guided mindfulness & visualisations
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how does mindfulness and visualisation work?
Mindfulness and visualisation practices work by harnessing the power of focused attention, mental imagery, and awareness to positively impact mental health, cognitive processes, and overall well-being.
Mindfulness works by activating brain regions associated with attention, emotional regulation, and self-awareness, fostering changes in neural pathways related to stress response and emotional regulation.
Visualisation leverages the brain's ability to create mental images, activating neural networks associated with the actual experience being imagined. This process can stimulate motivation, boost confidence, and contribute to skill enhancement.
benefits of mindfulness & visualisation.
The benefits of mindfulness and visualisation extend beyond stress relief and mental clarity.
Integrating these practices into your daily routine can foster resilience and a more mindful, balanced life. Here are a few remarkable advantages of incorporating mindfulness and visualisation into your daily life:
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▸ Stress reduction
▸ Improved focus and concentration
▸ Emotional regulation
▸ Increases resilience
▸ Helps pain management
▸ Enhance performance
▸ Reduces negative thoughts
▸ Fosters positivity
▸ Increased self-confidence and motivation
▸ Improves sleep quality
▸ Assists in managing symptoms of depression
▸ Aids in healing from trauma
▸ Supports self-awareness
Mindfulness & Visualisation: There is no wrong or right way to do it!
It is just about being mindful of the present moment, and this can be done anytime and anywhere. Though, with our butterfly minds, it does take practice to bring the mind back to the present moment.
These suggestions aim to assist in nurturing mindfulness as part of your everyday routine.
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Begin by acquainting yourself with mindfulness, focusing on the present without judgment. Practice by observing sensations or your breath, gradually extending awareness to thoughts and emotions without immediate reaction
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Begin visualisation exercises by imagining simple, calming scenes or experiences. Picture a serene natural setting or a safe, peaceful place to practice visualising mental images
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Combine mindfulness and visualisation by observing breath or body sensations while envisioning calming scenes or positive outcomes, fostering simultaneous awareness of both experiences
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Dedicate short, consistent periods each day to practice. Start with a few minutes and gradually increase duration as you become more comfortable
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Explore guided mindfulness and visualisation exercises available through apps, online resources, classes, or private sessions to help you understand and navigate these practices effectively.
I consistently update the self-help library with new guided mindfulness and visualisation meditation practices, so be sure to stay tuned for the latest additions!
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Be patient and compassionate with yourself as you begin this journey. It's normal for thoughts to wander during practice; gently guide your focus back without judgment
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Consider keeping a journal to track your experiences, emotions, and any changes noticed while practicing mindfulness and visualisation regularly
guided mindfulness & visualisation practices
Immerse yourself in an experience, allowing you to navigate towards the inner destination that resonates most profoundly with your needs and aspirations
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When you learn to explore deeply & connect deeply with your authentic self, you receive renewed enthusiasm for being just who you truly are. You uncover your inner wisdom, your inner resources and true power.
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visualisation practice
This visualisation meditation is an effortless way to use your mind and your imagination to create for yourself a peaceful, pleasant, relaxing, restful, and refreshing state of mind, just like a daydream.
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Unearth your inner resilience and stability with this calming mindfulness meditation. Drawing strength and stability from the mountain's enduring beauty, mirroring the strength within you
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Grounding yourself supports a calm and balanced emotional, physical and mental state. Be guided through this meditation to embrace the earth's energy and reconnect with nature's healing touch
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The Journey within, taps into our body's innate wisdom to restore calm and balance. This practice fosters resilience, aiding in accepting and overcoming the chaos and challenges that life can hold
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mindfulness practice
SWAN is a process of self-enquiry to deepen self-awareness, gain clarity, and address essential needs for personal growth and fulfil aspirations. Click here for the complete practice & workbook
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The breath, a constant bridge between body and mind, anchors us in the present moment. This practice will relax the nervous system & offer mental clarity, emotional tranquility, and rejuvenation
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You can practice this rapid relaxation at any time during the day when ever you are feeling stressed, anxious, emotional, out of balance, or simply want to take some time out. Take a moment for yourself today!
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mindfulness apps
▸ Calm - guided mindfulness & visualisations practices, sleep stories, meditation sessions, and relaxing nature sounds
▸ Insight Timer - a vast library of mental well-being guided mindfulness meditations, well-being courses, breathwork, yoga nidra, visualisations, music, and so much more
▸ Headspace - guided mindfulness meditations, visualisation practices, breathing exercises, sleepcasts, focus music and stress tools
▸ Simple Habit - focuses on short daily mindfulness sessions and breathwork exercises
▸ Liberate - focuses on guided meditations, breathwork and healing sessions for BIPOC communities
▸ Aura - from mindfulness to stories to hypnotherapy. This app covers everything you need for your wellbeing
▸ Healthy Minds - offers a comprehensive approach to mindfulness meditation, grounded in scientific principles
▸ Smiling Minds - provides daily mindfulness exercises for adults & children. They also offer programs for classrooms and the work place
▸ Expand: Beyond Meditation - this app features guided imagery/visualisation meditations using targeted soundwave patterns to tap into your conscious and subconscious
▸ Breethe - this app provides meditation, hypnotherapy, stories, music, sounds with a sense of humour
▸ Meditopia - the intention behind every meditation and mindfulness practice on this app is to not just help people relax but to also promote self-observation and self-inquiry
community
For newcomers or those seeking to improve their mindfulness and
visualisation practice, the internet offers a broad spectrum of
resources. Here are some outstanding platforms and individuals
providing introductions to mindfulness, personalised guided sessions,
and inspiring content to foster a mindful lifestyle
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▸ The Mindful Movement - offer guided meditation, visualisations, and hypnosis along with a variety of mindful movement practices
▸ Jason Stephenson - has a huge library of guided meditations, visualisations, inspiring talk’s and so much more
▸ Yogi Bryan - Yogi Bryan brings a unique and fresh attitude to the world of meditation, visualisation, and yoga. He offers a variety of practices to help calm and relax the body and mind
▸ Tara Brach - Tara Brach is a leading western teacher of Buddhist meditation. Her channel, is a compilation of guided meditations, Tara dharma talks and interviews
▸ Michael Sealey - Michael Sealey is well known for offering self hypnosis, hypnotherapy and guided meditation to promote deep relaxation and positive life changes
▸ The Honest Guys - specialise in sleep meditations; including wonderful fantasy visualisations and stories all designed to invoke serene calm
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