Mindfulness for Depression
We all want to know how to be calmer, or as somebody said to me recently, just how do I become a calmer person? I think, particularly when we are suffering from depression or feeling stressed, we want to feel calmer and more contented. Exploring meditation for depression is the first step to soothing your mind and untangling the difficult and painful thoughts that come with it. Mindfulness for depression is a helpful method for unlocking the power of your mind and refocusing your thought patterns. Our courses and retreats in meditation for depression are designed to equip you with the tools for a brighter future and to gain a better understanding of your mind.
Meditation for Depression
"Mindfulness is a proven way of helping with depression, at least mild to moderate depression."
John Kabat Zinn is the secular founding father of Mindfulness in the west. He pioneered research in 1970s into depression and the benefits that mindfulness for depression can bring from his role at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Most mindfulness research is now derived from this root.
When we are depressed we are locked into the mind and tend to feel a sense of hopelessness, worthlessness and often guilt to name a few. What we don’t realise is that these are stories we are telling ourselves and with guided meditation for depression we can begin to get a glimpse of what is really happening and begin to free yourselves from these stories. Once we begin to see how the mind is working we naturally become calmer and feel more at ease.
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Mindfulness for Depression - The Benefits:
A clearer perception of our world
Being more present with the world as it is here and now
Increased regulation of our mind, body, emotions and impulses
Enhanced cognition and clarity of thinking
Calmer and more measured responses to the world
Choosing our responses over reacting
Wiser behavioural actions and responses
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Upcoming mindfulness courses and meditation retreats
Online Non Dual Mindfulness Course
Check out this course below
Non Dual Mindfulness online - Awakening moment by moment - Online eight week course.
Price £145 over Zoom
Silent Meditation Retreats over two days
On-going throughout the year - see below
Our silent weekend meditation retreats are for individuals wishing to deepen their practice.
Price £150 in-person
Price £80 - online
Saturday Morning Meditation: online & in-person
Run thoughtout the year - see below
There will be short talks from Suryacitta followed by 20-minute meditations.
Price £20 Over Zoom
Price £25 in-person
*There are a limited number of reduced fee places. Please choose this option if you are on low pay or unwaged. You can pay by instalments if that helps you financially.
Feeling Overwhelmed & Stressed?
Speak to one of our specialist mindfulness teachers today on 07837 866619 for more information on our courses.
"“Thank you Suryacitta for an inspiring and helpful 8 weeks. I think the impact will last much longer. A lot of food for thought. Thank you for the gentle facilitation. I had never experienced a course of this kind previously where the leader seemed to leave his ego behind. and it works.” Catherine
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A Mindful Life
Happiness and How it Happens
Mindfulness and Compassion
A Mindfulness Teacher's Handbook
The Happiness & Contentment Workbook
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