We explain mindfulness as being aware of what is happening right now around them and within them, through their senses and feelings.  

A technique that is used for resting the mind. It is not a part of any religion. The meditation technique used by Head and Heart Mindfulness is guided visualisation. This is a gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination in positive ways. 
 

A term derived from whole-heartedness. The qualities that comprise heartfulness include kindness, gratitude, generosity, compassion and other similar qualities of the heart. When practising heartfulness we include a heartfelt and warm relationship and sense of empathy to whatever is happening in the moment

Head and Heart Mindfulness offer a range of mindfulness based programs that address: 

• Anxiety, stress and worry

• Concentration and memory issues

• Behavioural problems

• Resilience and ability to problem solve

• Self-compassion, kindness and confidence

• Longing to live more in the moment

• Enhancing the enjoyment of life experiences

• Positive classrooms, homes and workplaces

Benefits of mindfulness based on 40 years of evidence based research include:

• The pre-frontal cortex, the region of the brain responsible for problem solving, planning, memory, emotional regulation, decision making and attention, becomes become more active and grows

• Reduces stress and anxiety which in turn reduces the risk of illness and disease

• Prevents depression and reduces symptoms of depression

• Increases our stress threshold and improves resilience

• Improves working memory

• Increases positive thinking, feelings and emotions

• Promotes wellbeing

• Creates calm minds and happy hearts

According to research the most reported benefits for children include improvements in:

• Self-regulation

• Attention and concentration

• Emotional intelligence

• Self-awareness

• Stress reduction