Mindfulness in Higher Education
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:The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
The Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education
Mindfulness in Education Network
The Center for Mindfulness at UCSD
Click here for more information about mindfulness in higher education
:The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
The Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education
Mindfulness in Education Network
The Center for Mindfulness at UCSD
According to ContemplativeMind.org.,
Contemplative Practices cultivate a critical, first-person focus, sometimes with direct experience as the object, while at other times concentrating on complex ideas or situations. Incorporated into daily life, they act as a reminder to connect to what we find most meaningful.
Contemplative practices are practical, radical, and transformative, developing capacities for deep concentration and quieting the mind in the midst of the action and distraction that fills everyday life. This state of calm centeredness is an aid to exploration of meaning, purpose and values. Contemplative practices can help develop greater empathy and communication skills, improve focus and attention, reduce stress and enhance creativity, supporting a loving and compassionate approach to life.
Contemplative practices are widely varied; for an illustration of just some of the many types of practices, please see the “Tree of Contemplative Practices (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” on this website. They come in many forms, from traditions all over the world. Examples of contemplative practices include various forms of meditation, focused thought, time in nature, writing, contemplative arts, and contemplative movement.
Some people find that active, physical practices, like yoga or tai chi, work best for them. Others find nourishment in still and silent practices, like mindfulness meditation. Some people find that rituals rooted in a religious or cultural tradition soothe their soul. And not all practices are done in solitude–groups and communities can engage in practices that support reflection in a social context.
We encourage you to discover for yourself how contemplative practice, in whatever form is best for you, can enrich your life and work.
More about Practice in Daily Life:
Here are some free guided meditations for you:
Follow this order to practice the five senses exercise (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.:
There are various studios (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. throughout Pasadena and the surrounding areas. Many offer community / reduced / free classes, such as this free public sitting in Eagle Rock.
Contemplative Practices cultivate a critical, first-person focus, sometimes with direct experience as the object, while at other times concentrating on complex ideas or situations. Incorporated into daily life, they act as a reminder to connect to what we find most meaningful.
Contemplative practices are practical, radical, and transformative, developing capacities for deep concentration and quieting the mind in the midst of the action and distraction that fills everyday life. This state of calm centeredness is an aid to exploration of meaning, purpose and values. Contemplative practices can help develop greater empathy and communication skills, improve focus and attention, reduce stress and enhance creativity, supporting a loving and compassionate approach to life.
Contemplative practices are widely varied; for an illustration of just some of the many types of practices, please see the “Tree of Contemplative Practices (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” on this website. They come in many forms, from traditions all over the world. Examples of contemplative practices include various forms of meditation, focused thought, time in nature, writing, contemplative arts, and contemplative movement.
Some people find that active, physical practices, like yoga or tai chi, work best for them. Others find nourishment in still and silent practices, like mindfulness meditation. Some people find that rituals rooted in a religious or cultural tradition soothe their soul. And not all practices are done in solitude–groups and communities can engage in practices that support reflection in a social context.
We encourage you to discover for yourself how contemplative practice, in whatever form is best for you, can enrich your life and work.
More about Practice in Daily Life:
Here are some free guided meditations for you:
- Guided Practices from the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
- Guided Meditation from UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
- Guided Meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn ((with more links in sidebar)
- Body Scan Meditation with Beth Berila, Ph.D.
- Breathing Meditation .at Mindful.org
- Mindful Eating Meditation .
- Daily Diary (See Linda Barry's exercise: http://prismmagazine.ca/2015/02/17/the-tuesday-prompt-six-minutes-with-lynda-barry/ ()
- (Try the Five Senses Exercise (from mindfulexercises.com)
Follow this order to practice the five senses exercise (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.:
- Notice five things that you can see.
- Notice four things that you can feel.
- Notice three things you can hear.
- Notice two things you can smell.
- Notice one thing you can taste.
There are various studios (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. throughout Pasadena and the surrounding areas. Many offer community / reduced / free classes, such as this free public sitting in Eagle Rock.