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Discover the Power of S.T.O.P.: A Simple Mindfulness Micro-Practice for Calm and Clarity

July 20, 2023
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Corporate Wellbeing, Meditation, Micro-Practice, Mindfulness

In the midst of our hectic lives, finding moments of peace and clarity can be challenging. That's where the S.T.O.P. practice comes in. This mindfulness micro practice is a powerful tool that can help you cultivate present-moment awareness and bring a sense of calm and clarity when you need it most. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or need a moment to recenter, this practice can be your go-to. Let's explore the steps: S: Stop whatever you are doing and immerse yourself in the present moment. It's about creating a space to step out of autopilot and be here and now. T: Take a few deeper than-normal breaths: Inhale deeply, filling your lungs, and exhale slowly. This simple act activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and helping you...

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What is Mindful Yoga?

July 17, 2023
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Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga

Mindful yoga is a practice that combines the principles of mindfulness meditation with the physical movements and postures of yoga. It involves bringing non-judgmental awareness to the present moment, paying attention to the sensations in the body, the breath, and thoughts and emotions that arise during practice. Yoga and meditation complement each other and, when practiced regularly, are an excellent mind–body discipline for anyone who wishes to move toward greater physical and mental health and well-being.  Beyond the physical benefits of yoga, such as better circulation, increased flexibility, strength and balance, individuals can also experience deeper relaxation, greater presence, improved focus and concentration, increased body awareness, self-acceptance, and overall well-being by practicing mindful yoga regularly.  The emphasis during mindful yoga is not on achieving perfect postures or becoming...

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mental noting

What is mental noting?

April 14, 2023
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Mindfulness

Mental noting (also called, labelling or naming) can be incorporated into our formal and informal mindfulness practice as a tool to keep awareness on track. It’s a gentle acknowledgement of our moment-to-moment experience, helping us to stay present and tease out aspects of our inner experience, whether body sensations, thoughts, or emotions.  When noting, we use one word to name what’s happening; for example, we might say: “This is anger,” “Anxiety is arising,” or "Frustration or restlessness is present.” Doing this is an opportunity to acknowledge and witness to what we are experiencing and can help us to disentangle or unstick from challenging emotions, thoughts, moods or mind states. When we do this, we usually feel some space or emotional freedom.  The mental note can be general,...

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How to Train Your Attention

How to Train Your Attention and Tame The Wandering Mind

September 2, 2022
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Mindfulness

  Do you think your mind is too busy or that you can't sit still long enough to meditate? Maybe you feel like you’re trying too hard, expecting that you should feel a certain way (i.e., relaxed instead of stressed and agitated.)  If you've had any of these thoughts, you're not alone. When you first start to meditate (and even for seasoned practitioners), your mind can feel like an out of control thought generator, leaving you frustrated and making practice a struggle. The frustration can even lead some to abandon the practice, thus robbing them of the great benefit of sticking with it. When you first begin your mindfulness meditation journey, it is helpful to be aware of at least two common misconceptions to avoid any unnecessary struggle,...

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ottawa meditation JUMP IN campaign

Empowering Hearts: Join the Mindfulness Movement for Women’s Heart Health!

August 13, 2021
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Heart Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Well-being

Meditation isn't just beneficial for the mind; it's also good for the heart! Research suggests meditation can positively impact cardiovascular health, making it a valuable component of cardiovascular risk reduction. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in Canada and worldwide, yet it is largely preventable—80% of individual risk factors are modifiable! At the Heart Institute, scientists are driving change with a focus on diversity and precision medicine in their research. You, too, can contribute to heart disease prevention, treatment, and outcomes for women by supporting the this year's University of Ottawa Heart Institute JUMP IN ™campaign. Join me and many others in a 30-day physical and mental fitness challenge that will get you moving your body daily, right in your own space and at...

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Mindfulness, Meditation & Everything In Between with Jennifer Innes

May 26, 2020
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Meditation, Mindfulness, Mindfulness News, News, Pinned, Well-being

"Mindfulness, Meditation & Everything In Between” Here’s a snippet of the hour-long podcast. Mindfulness, Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation… How does one even approach the subject of mindfulness — is there an actual beginning , middle and end? Is everyone’s path or experience the same? What is the outcome we should be expecting? We’re going through an unprecedented time that's impacting, our life, our health, freedoms, work, finances etc. It’s a profound time of uncertainty, anxiety and a collective fear. It's been a year since I started meditating and I trully believe it is what's helping me stay so grounded during the world pandemic. I am able to come back to the present moment and enjoy its gifts and teachings — something I would have missed a year ago. I...

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Welcome to Ottawa Meditation & Wellness!

July 19, 2019
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Corporate Wellbeing, Meditation, Mindfulness, Mindfulness News, Well-being

This website is the culmination of six years of dedicated personal practice combined with mindfulness training, a journey that took me to many parts of the United States and Canada. I began this journey to follow a calling: to teach this powerful 2,600-year-old practice that, when done regularly, has the power to transform....

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