You might be tempted to think that “Kindness” is just a social skill, something we are taught as a child along with “Please” and “Thank You” but new scientific studies suggest that kindness is in fact hard wired into us. This kindness gene is evident in children as young as 18months old who show strong …
The events of the past few weeks here in the UK have drawn on many of our emotions and we have all been struggling to comprehend and deal with such tragic events. Empathy & Compassion are two words frequently used to describe an emotional response, and many people think they are the same thing but …
We were thrilled to play a part in the very first Mindful living Show event in London this year. The show was a fantastic success and everyone who attended was hugely impressed with the organisation and the wonderfully happy and inspirational atmosphere. We met many lovely people and have forged great links with like minded …
There is a huge amount of evidence that Mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety and improves wellbeing in educational settings. Just this past week the BBC programme, The Truth About Stress, highlighted the positive effects of Mindfulness for Children, including exam stress and developing positive relationships. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and MindfulnessUK is …
Supporting Teaching Staff, Children & Young People To Develop Emotional Resilience Read More »
I have always been a dog lover and they have played a very big part in our lives, especially the rescued ones we have had. Through patience and love they blossomed into happy and contented creatures where the past had no meaning to them, just the being here and now was all they needed to …
The loveliness of chocolate seems to lend itself to sitting and stuffing it until it’s all gone, we have all done it, then looked at the wrapper in almost disbelief that it had all gone so quickly! But actually, by eating in this mindless way we are missing out big time on the whole experience …
The #Art Of# Eating #Chocolate #Mindfully #Easter Read More »
This one day workshop will explore the benefits and modifications of Mindful Movement as a meditation practice. If you need to build confidence and skill in offering this valuable practice to clients then this one day course if just for you. Follow the link to book.. http://mindfulnessuk-com.stackstaging.com/product/cpd-mindful-movement
Now that MindfulnessUK is on the UK Network of Teacher Training Organisations, prospective students are wanting to train with us so that they can demonstrate that their teaching is regulated and acknowledged as being of a very high standard. We have therefore developed a seal of approval for MUK trained teachers to use on all …
#MindfulnessUK Seal Of Approval…#Teachers #Regulated Read More »
Karen is Director and co-founder of MindfulnessUK, an international teacher and trainer of mindfulness and compassion skills and practices and a Bangor-trained Supervisor of mindfulness teachers. Having spent her childhood in Australia, she moved to the UK and gained a Degree in Nursing Studies and RGN in London. Her interest in additional therapies started very …
“Hello” and “Welcome” From The Director Of #MindfulnessUK Karen Atkinson Read More »
Buying a special gift for Mum on Mothering Sunday can sometimes be tricky. Flowers and chocolates are always lovely to receive but just don’t last. Giving a gift that will last forever, improve health and wellbeing and be a “GoTo” tool in times of need sounds a much better idea. #Mindfulness is a practice that …
Give The #Gift Of #Mindfulness This #MotheringSunday Read More »