Mindfulness Practice

04/10/2025

These powerful words were written by a participant of a recent MBSR group, expressing her experience of the course.

03/03/2025

I found this memoir by full of wisdom and deep insight. A remarkable book filled with many passages that invite one to re-read and reflect on, again and again.

From the book "Patient 12A" by Lesedi Molefi:
"Anxiety is the body’s warning sign, it’s communication. That’s why we’re here: to figure out why we are anxious, not to make the anxiety or bad feelings magically go away. You can’t laugh about reality when you’re running from it or escaping it. You have to embrace the world, and everything it gives."

Mindfulness teaches us to turn towards these warning signals from the body, with an attitude of kindness, warmth, friendliness, curiosity and patience. Breathing and softening. Allowing.

01/03/2025

I recently finished reading the brilliant, thought-provoking book, "Patient 12A" by Lesedi Molefi. Deeply personal, Lesedi generously shares his wisdom and insights on embracing all that defines us.

From the book:
"You came here hell-bent on knowing who you are and have only found who you have been, who you’ve had to be, and who you pretend to be. You don’t know who you are in the future. But you’ll be there, waiting for yourself to arrive.

Be bold in the pursuit of yourself. Pull up for brunch, go to concerts, take chances. Dance alone and let your childlike spirit show. Buy the things you so badly want. Live. Learn to trust yourself again."

20/02/2025

Booking is essential. Please whatsapp Bianca on 082 921 5012 to book your place 🙏

02/02/2025

20/11/2024

Our last monthly mindfulness meeting for 2024 will take place on Sat 30th Nov 10am at Bridges Academy in Langa.

Anyone who has completed an 8-week mindfulness course or is interested in learning more about mindfulness meditation is welcome to attend. But please reserve your place via DM.

02/11/2024

Today I learnt that there is an isiXhosa phrase similar to The Story of the Lotus Flower. The direct translation of the isiXhosa is "the lily grows out of the swamp". But the message is the same. That our circumstances or suffering do not define our worth or potential. That the lotus / lily is a survivor. Each petal that blooms out of the mud is an achievement to be recognized and celebrated. Growth and transformation, despite or maybe even because of difficulty, is possible.

27/10/2024

All welcome but please reserve a space via DM or commenting below.