To become mindful is to become aware of what I am thinking feeling and doing. To become the observer of myself.

Its been described as paying attention on purpose

This is a skill I can learn and practice and this skill offers me the potential for immense change.

Some of the by-products of mindfulness have been shown in research studies to be:

A Lowering of blood pressure

Alleviating depression and anxiety

Accelerating healing

Increasing focus

Pain relief

Increased choices

Improving relationships

A stronger sense of self

For me mindfulness offers me the chance to really see the way I show up in the world and take responsibility for my actions.

If I can then learn to foster an attitude of compassion and kind judgement as I grow. The potential for

positive change is immense.

I cannot strive to change what I do not yet see or accept, so mindfulness can open my eyes to these blind spots.

What the day will consist of

We will spend the time learning some tools to begin a more mindful way of life.

We will then explore the practice of sitting mindfully and you will leave with some simple exercises to take back with you to your own life

Lucinda Drayton is a psychotherapist in private practice in London.

She runs workshops all over the world and uses her skills as a long-time professional musician and meditator In her work. The day will include live music as a tool to deepen the experience. This is what makes Lucinda’s work unique.