Thanks, Bill! | Last night, Certified Meditation Teacher Bill Lynch came to Southington Library to teach teens about the benefits and practice of mindful meditation. Bill explained that the mind is often like a monkey, constantly jumping from branch to branch, thought to thought. When we practice mindfulness, we learn to live in the moment and observe our thoughts and feelings from a distance. Benefits of Mindfulness: * Can improve concentration * Can reduce the symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression Suggestions for Practice: * Breathing Exercise: Slowly and deeply inhale through your nose, then exhale slowly and deeply through your mouth. * Meditation: Make time and find a place that is quiet and comfortable. Close your eyes and focus on your normal breathing. As thoughts come into your mind, let them come and go without attachment or judgment. * Think of a mantra (a sound, word or phrase repeated by someone who is meditating). Focus on your mantra as you concentrate on your breathing. Bill suggested his mantra: "Let/Go." |
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Julie
12/4/2015 03:51:37 pm
You may also want to check out this new book in the Library, "The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time" by Dr. Dzung X. Vo. In this book, a pediatrician specializing in teen and adolescent medicine offers a mindfulness program to help you deal with stress in healthy ways, improve communication, and reduce conflicts with family and friends.
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