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Mindfulness course for young people, 14 Jun -16 Aug, Bangor

.b Mindfulness course for young people in Bangor Bangor:  Thursdays 4 – 5pm, 14 June — 16 August 2018 .b (pronounced dot-be) is a fun, engaging and useful mindfulness course for young people. It is taught with striking visuals, film clips … Continue reading

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Relaxation class Abertillery Gwent 30 Jan 2017

Weekly relaxation classes to improve wellbeing, incorporating Mindfulness techniques A relaxing place space to practice mindful meditation and learn how to reduce stress in your daily life Starting Monday 30th January 2017 1.30pm—3.00pm Six Bells Community Centre, Rear of Bridge … Continue reading

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Mindfulness & Tai Chi sessions 2017 Abertillery Gwent

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Mindfulness course Neath 14 Oct 2016

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Mindfulness course Dolgellau new start date 16 May 2016

Mindfulness for greater wellbeing & stress reduction: an 8-week introduction to mindfulness (MBSR) in Dolgellau. REVISED Course Start Date: Monday 16 May 2016; 6-9 pm More information

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7 week Insight meditation course Mold begins 14 March 2016

7 week meditation course –  A way to find greater insight into yourself Insight Meditation is a way to deepen our own daily meditation practice, improve clarity of mind and concentration leading to a higher state of awareness. In essence … Continue reading

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The downside of mindfulness

Guardian article: Is mindfulness making us ill? by Dawn Foster, Saturday 23 January 2016 It’s the relaxation technique of choice, popular with employers and even the NHS. But some have found it can have unexpected effects I am sitting in a … Continue reading

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Older adults needed for research study on mindfulness, Bangor University

Healthy participants, ages 60 and above with no experience in mindfulness meditation are needed to examine the effects of mindfulness practice on the brain, cognitive function, and quality of life (before and after training). [This might be of interest to … Continue reading

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Can Mindfulness reduce stress in long term physical conditions?

Review abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify whether mindfulness-based stress reduction is effective in improving physical health outcomes for long-term physical conditions. METHOD: A systematic review of the literature (retrieved from MEDLINE, PubMed and PsycINFO). RESULTS: Fifteen studies were included in the … Continue reading

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Mindfulness and ME/CFS

Research abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is  associated with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges, and much  research suggests that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can be  helpful for these difficulties. It is reasonable to assume that living with ME/CFS influences how people … Continue reading

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