at its heart mindfulness is about being aware of and accepting our thoughts, our feelings, our sensations and our environment, on a moment by moment basis without judgement
all too often we get stuck reflecting on the past or projecting to the future, rather than being present in the moment
mindfulness helps us to put everything into perspective, making us more aware and more compassionate, but the benefits to our health, both physical and psychological go so much further
the origins of mindfulness date back thousands of years to the eastern philosophy of Hinduism and Buddhism as well as having roots in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
however, since the 1970’s mindfulness has become a more secular practise especially in the western world
this has been driven by numerous mindfulness programs to help with a diverse range of conditions including: depression, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, personality disorders, heart disease, sleep problems, general well‑being, healthy ageing, weight management and athletic performance
these mindfulness programs have been adopted by individuals and groups of people of all ages, in all areas of society including the home, the workplace, well‑being centres, hospitals, prisons, sports teams, schools, colleges and universities
thousands of studies have documented the physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness
the ability to be mindful is a quality that we all possess
mii‑chi teaches you how to access it
mii‑chi helps us to be mindful throughout our day in everything we do, and with every breath we take, not just when we take time out to meditate
our body has a natural rhythm and by being mindful in all our actions and thoughts, we are constantly re‑balancing our mind and our body, enabling us to lead a happier, healthier and longer life