Is Mindfulness Right For Me?
These are questions raised by those considering undertaking an 8 week course in Mindfulness.
Is it suitable for me?
The course is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. No prior experience is necessary. The process of learning mindfulness is not easy and requires effort and resolve to gain the benefits. If this was not the case, we would all be practising already. There will be periods of working on the floor, though if you find this physically difficult it is possible to adapt to a sitting or standing posture.
The teaching does not give you the benefit !
A meditation teacher does not undertake the role of a therapist, but rather that of an instructor. The teaching in class does not give you the benefit, only your practice does that. You require a willingness to participate and a commitment to complete about 45mins practice each day between classes. If you feel that your circumstances do not support this level of commitment then it may be better to postpone your participation until a more conducive time. By either session 3 or 4 you will more than likely feel fed up and / or bored with the process. This is usual, and such reactions are quite normal and will pass as we move through the course.
Is it suitable for me?
The course is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. No prior experience is necessary. The process of learning mindfulness is not easy and requires effort and resolve to gain the benefits. If this was not the case, we would all be practising already. There will be periods of working on the floor, though if you find this physically difficult it is possible to adapt to a sitting or standing posture.
The teaching does not give you the benefit !
A meditation teacher does not undertake the role of a therapist, but rather that of an instructor. The teaching in class does not give you the benefit, only your practice does that. You require a willingness to participate and a commitment to complete about 45mins practice each day between classes. If you feel that your circumstances do not support this level of commitment then it may be better to postpone your participation until a more conducive time. By either session 3 or 4 you will more than likely feel fed up and / or bored with the process. This is usual, and such reactions are quite normal and will pass as we move through the course.
