Mindfulness Skills

13/11/2025

What if mindfulness could be taught with the same clarity and precision as science?

Unified Mindfulness (UM), developed by Shinzen Young, offers a practical and accessible way to learn mindfulness as a set of simple, trainable skills anyone can use.

More workplaces, community groups, and individuals are now turning to UM to support mental health, resilience, and overall well-being — with benefits that are meaningful, sustainable, and easy to integrate into daily life.

Blending scientific insight with the depth of traditional contemplative practices, UM provides a clear and structured approach that helps reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate emotional balance both at work and at home.

👉 Read the full introduction to Unified Mindfulness here: https://www.mindfulnessskills.com/post/introduction-to-unified-mindfulness

Unified Mindfulness (UM) is a comprehensive framework for contemplative practice developed by Shinzen Young, a pioneering mindfulness teacher known for bridging traditional meditation systems with modern science. After decades of study across Buddhist traditions, Western psychology, and neuroscience...

04/11/2025

It’s okay to talk about grief — to open up, to speak its name.

Supporting a friend through terminal illness is a journey filled with emotional depth, reflection, and love.

As an end-of-life doula and mindfulness coach, I often witness grief not just in the moment of loss, but in the months and years that follow.

I recently wrote about walking beside a close friend during his final months. If you or someone you love is living with loss, I hope these words resonate, bring gentleness and connection.

Read more 👉 https://wix.to/srmyW7i

19/11/2024

🌟 Free Mindfulness Session for Parents of Children with SEND 🌟

Are you a parent of a child with SEND? Take a moment to focus on you and your selfcare.

Join us for a FREE Mindfulness Session hosted by The SEND Dynamic, designed to help parents like you find calm and balance in the midst of life’s challenges.

🗓 When: Monday, 9th December
⏰ Time: 8 PM
📍 Where: Online (details email info@thesenddynamic.co.uk)

This session offers a peaceful space to unwind, connect, and recharge. Don’t miss out on this chance to invest in your well-being.

📩 Reserve your spot today: Email info@thesenddynamic.co.uk for details!

Feel free to share this with other SEND parents who might benefit. Let’s take this moment for self-care together! 💙

17/10/2024

Death and Mindfulness - Fri 18th Oct 4pm (UK)

Bob Chiang will be sharing his experience as an end of life doula, he will talk about how he applies mindfulness techniques in supporting people who are dying, and also discuss what the dying process might look like. There will be a guidance and a Q&A session at the end to explore the subject of death, dying, and Mindfulness practice. Participants in the session may leave with more openness and curiosity about the dying process.

It's free. Attend this. Sign up here:
https://share.unifiedmindfulness.com/ref/66e290c935556M

Unified Mindfulness

08/10/2024

The free online Unified Mindfulness retreat is starting Wed 16th - Sun 20th Oct.

Immersion 2024: October 16th-20th, 2024

FREE 5-Day, Live, Virtual Meditation Retreat & Workshop series! There will be sessions and access to over 90 Specialized Mindfulness Training Sessions, Panel Discussions and Q&A's... All 100% FREE!

You can have a look and register here:- https://share.unifiedmindfulness.com/ref/66e290c935556M

I will be teaching at the retreat and doing sessions on (1) Tools for Grief & Stress and (2) Death and Mindfulness.

There will also be a many presentations/workshops with people from several disciplines e.g. educators, business coaches, therapists etc. who will be sharing how they integrate and use Mindfulness.

It will be covering the breadth and depth of practice.

05/06/2024

Just finished doing a podcast with Victor Shiryaev. We start with Victor's childhood, which laid the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of curiosity, knowledge, and understanding. From there, we delve into the transformative field of transpersonal psychology, leading to an interest in mysticism that shaped much of his journey.

Victor shares how he came across Shinzen Young, his experience of translating Shinzen's profound works, and how Shinzen was inspired by Zhiyi and his teachings.

Our conversation touches on the concept of The Marvellous Gate and the six gates, discussing the gradual and sudden paths to enlightenment, the early Buddhist path to reaching the shore, and the later stages of Buddhist thought.

Victor shares his personal experiences and insights, shedding light on the fragrance of the Lotus Sutra, the idea of Pure Land, and the beauty of simple, everyday life as the true way.

We explore themes of transcending and integrating opposites, absolute and relative, and emptiness and non-dual.

Hope you enjoy this podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17-90Mws33A&ab_channel=TheTailoredMindfulnessExperience

22/05/2024

I will be teaching in Shinzen's Home Practice Program in June:

Death as a Transformation: Exploring Death, Grief and Love - Sunday 9th June (9pm - 1am UK time)

In our journey through life, death and dying are inevitable companions, integral to the human experience. While often feared and avoided, they hold profound significance in shaping our understanding of existence. By embracing the reality of death, we can embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and acceptance.

In this program, we will explore death and grief. Through a blend of techniques and guidance, we will delve into the depths of our mortality and the transformative nature of death; engage with our bodies, emotions, and thoughts as we navigate the complexities of loss and change. Discover the potential for healing, growth, and profound connection as we honor the sacredness of life and death together in this practice.

If you are interested you can book through - https://homepracticeprogram.com/2024-june

07/05/2024

I'm offering free Meditation session this Friday 10th & next Friday 17th May at 10am, this if for Time Swap members.

01/05/2024

Curious about the power of ?
🎙️ Join host Bob Chiang in our latest episode as he sits down with Daron Larson, a seasoned mindfulness coach with over 21 years of experience. Daron shares insights from his Attentional Fitness framework, guiding individuals to develop focus, self-awareness, and resilience.
Together, they explore the concept of Equanimity through Daron's stories and examples. Learn invaluable tips for cultivating equanimity in daily life and embrace the empowering notion that "Your best effort is more than enough."
Reflecting on his journey, Daron traces back to his fascination with puzzles and the world's inner workings. Discover the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal growth and explore Equanimity as an undervalued attentional skill intertwined with Daron's exploration of yoga, dreams, and lucid dreaming.
Join us on this enlightening journey of self-discovery with Daron Larson, unraveling the mysteries of Equanimity and offering practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges with peace and mindfulness. 🌟
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Tailored Mindfulness Experience Podcast here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/bxwYQrE3eJb
👉 Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MH9aRnXsvnw
👉 Connect with Daron Larson: www.daronlarson.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/daronlarson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/morethancalm
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daronlarson
Threads: www.threads.net/
👉Discover more about Daron:
SpeakerHub testimonials and examples of talks - https://speakerhub.com/speaker/daron-larson
TEDx Talk Don't Try to Be Mindful - https://bit.ly/TEDxColumbusDaron
Online practice schedule - https://daronlarson.com/events/online-practice
Mindfulness coaching as an employee benefit for companies throughout Ohio - https://allonehealth.com/impact-solutions/
Ten-session course on Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/daronlarson/
What is Attentional Fitness? - https://daronlarson.com/what-is-attentional-fitness
Scattered Attention Newsletter: https://daronlarson.com/newsletter
👉Connect with Bob: www.mindfulnessskills.com
👉Learn more about us: www.linktr.ee/mtmindconsulting

21/03/2024

Mindfulness Meditation at Buxton and Leek College

As part of the Well-being series they are offering short courses for self-care. I will be teaching the Mindfulness Meditation. It will be over 4 weeks, weekly sessions of 2 hours 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Buxton - Mon 15th April - 13th May
Leek - Mon 20th May - 17th June.

For more details you can enquire here:
https://www.blc.ac.uk/subject-areas/hair-beauty-therapy/wellbeing-series-holistic-therapies/

13/03/2024

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🎙️

In this episode we are joined by Cynthia Lunine, a Christian Mystic whose journey through faith has been deeply enriched by unexpected encounters and diverse influences.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, spiritual insights, or simply a fascinating story, this episode offers an exploration of faith and creativity that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

📣Tune in to the latest episode of the Tailored Mindfulness Experience Podcast here https://lnkd.in/gkGyp4F9
Also available on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/grH9gZBt

Connect with Cynthia: clunine@me.com
Connect with Bob: www.mindfulnessskills.com
Learn more about us: https://lnkd.in/e2V7dRDA

24/01/2024

Here's the Youtube video 2nd part of my interview with Nicholas Spyker on Journeys through Meditation and Psychedelic Mapping:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk7K5VLidyA&ab
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Join Bob in the 2nd part of this fascinating journey as he sits down with Nick Spyker, a seasoned practitioner who talks candidly about his psychosis. Discover how Nick's psychosis led him to a profound interest in meditation and explore his transformative experiences with Ayahuasca, Pe**te, 5-MeO-DMT, and Psilocybin, and how they map onto different meditative states.

From God knocking on your door to the whimsical notion that God hasn't left; he's just gone to the bathroom!

Nick shares his experiences where the In becomes Out and moments where reality blurs.

Despite facing flatlining and a less cool world, he emerges with newfound wisdom, helping others integrate negative psychedelic experiences. Join us for a mind-bending exploration that transcends the boundaries of reality, offering insights into the dangers and transformative power of psychedelics, meditation, and the intricate dance between the mind and the divine.

Join Bob in the 2nd part of this fascinating journey as he sits down with Nick Spyker, a seasoned practitioner who talks candidly about his psychosis. Discov...