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Bob Chase (Cert MF teacher, Bangor Uni Centre for Mindfulness). Based in London. Free tasters for UK charities. Weekly free (online) practice sessions. Visiting MF teacher at Queen Mary University London. mindfulinthecity.co.uk
I can't post a photo of the students but this is the grandest room I which I have ever taught Mindfulness. It's the Octagon in the Queen's Building on the Queen Mary Campus. Two groups of lovely 2nd Year Psychology Students with their lecturers.
October 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I can't post a photo of the students but this is the grandest room I which I have ever taught Mindfulness. It's the Octagon in the Queen's Building on the Queen Mary Campus. Two groups of lovely 2nd Year Psychology Students with their lecturers.
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What's stopping us? 🤷🏻♀️
The #climatecrisis can provoke overwhelming emotions...
Fear, anger, grief - and sometimes numbness or shutting down. If we’re not equipped to process these emotions, we will struggle to take the action needed. [1/4]
The #climatecrisis can provoke overwhelming emotions...
Fear, anger, grief - and sometimes numbness or shutting down. If we’re not equipped to process these emotions, we will struggle to take the action needed. [1/4]
August 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
What's stopping us? 🤷🏻♀️
The #climatecrisis can provoke overwhelming emotions...
Fear, anger, grief - and sometimes numbness or shutting down. If we’re not equipped to process these emotions, we will struggle to take the action needed. [1/4]
The #climatecrisis can provoke overwhelming emotions...
Fear, anger, grief - and sometimes numbness or shutting down. If we’re not equipped to process these emotions, we will struggle to take the action needed. [1/4]
Glad to be back at St Benet's on the QMUL Mile End Campus. Mindfulness Drop-in session today. #qmul #mindfulness
February 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Glad to be back at St Benet's on the QMUL Mile End Campus. Mindfulness Drop-in session today. #qmul #mindfulness
This is a fascinating piece. It does not mention "mindfulness" but we know these mechanisms are at work within mindfulness practice. Vidyamala Birch at "Breathworks" would have a lot to say about this. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#breathworks #pain #mindfulness
#breathworks #pain #mindfulness
The mind/body revolution: how the division between ‘mental’ and ‘physical’ illness fails us all
New research shows western medicine’s traditional split between brain and body is, in fact, far from clear cut – and could provide a breakthrough for many complex conditions
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This is a fascinating piece. It does not mention "mindfulness" but we know these mechanisms are at work within mindfulness practice. Vidyamala Birch at "Breathworks" would have a lot to say about this. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#breathworks #pain #mindfulness
#breathworks #pain #mindfulness
A huge thank you to Joe and Fanny Houseman (RIP) on whose upturned gravestone I sit Maransati most mornings as part of my walk around Tottenham Cemetery. Frosty these last few mornings. #maransati #meditation
January 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A huge thank you to Joe and Fanny Houseman (RIP) on whose upturned gravestone I sit Maransati most mornings as part of my walk around Tottenham Cemetery. Frosty these last few mornings. #maransati #meditation
Procrastination a student curse? I think Mindfulness coupled with Self-Worth Theory (Covington 84) has real potential. Currently developing practices for students at Queen Mary Uni London to test. I'll keep you posted. #procrastination #mindfulness
January 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Procrastination a student curse? I think Mindfulness coupled with Self-Worth Theory (Covington 84) has real potential. Currently developing practices for students at Queen Mary Uni London to test. I'll keep you posted. #procrastination #mindfulness
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper" W.B.Yeats giving us a good reason to practice "coming to our senses" love a good quote. #mindfulness #meditation #poetry
December 24, 2024 at 9:37 AM
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper" W.B.Yeats giving us a good reason to practice "coming to our senses" love a good quote. #mindfulness #meditation #poetry
Always interesting to find research that confirms ones subjective experience. I know approaching discomfort practices have lessened resistance to my behaviour changes. I surprise myself by getting out to walk each day whatever the weather. Just less friction!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Neural regulation of pain anticipation is associated with mindful behavior change in patients with anxiety or depression: a pilot study
Behavior change often requires overcoming discomfort or difficult emotions. Emotional dysregulation associated with anxiety or depression may prevent …
www.sciencedirect.com
December 15, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Always interesting to find research that confirms ones subjective experience. I know approaching discomfort practices have lessened resistance to my behaviour changes. I surprise myself by getting out to walk each day whatever the weather. Just less friction!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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I really enjoyed this conversation with Professor Mark Williams, about living with intention, spending our “attention budget” wisely, the inner critic, and what it means to integrate mindfulness into our lives.
@Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford in October 2024.
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@Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford in October 2024.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
December 2, 2024 at 3:25 PM
I really enjoyed this conversation with Professor Mark Williams, about living with intention, spending our “attention budget” wisely, the inner critic, and what it means to integrate mindfulness into our lives.
@Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford in October 2024.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
@Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford in October 2024.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
My fav song from our concert on Sunday. Based on EE Cummings poem.
"- how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any—lifted from the no
of all nothing—human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)"
youtu.be/R0X2zZAmAG8?...
"- how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any—lifted from the no
of all nothing—human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)"
youtu.be/R0X2zZAmAG8?...
My eyes are open and YES
YouTube video by Wing-It Singers
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December 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM
My fav song from our concert on Sunday. Based on EE Cummings poem.
"- how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any—lifted from the no
of all nothing—human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)"
youtu.be/R0X2zZAmAG8?...
"- how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any—lifted from the no
of all nothing—human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)"
youtu.be/R0X2zZAmAG8?...
I've started using Sense Foraging as a homework practice in my MF courses. This is why. #mindfulness
What's the link between personal growth and all these breath and body practices? Prof. Zindel Segal and I discuss the connections between contemplative/Buddhist theory and our research on #senseforaging, now out on Mind & Life's Insights page: www.mindandlife.org/insight/the-...
The Senses: A Pathway to Well-being
The authors introduce the concept of 'sense foraging' and the importance of attending to sensation in contemplative practice.
www.mindandlife.org
November 20, 2024 at 9:03 AM
I've started using Sense Foraging as a homework practice in my MF courses. This is why. #mindfulness
Our Mindfulness course for students at Queen Mary University (London) session 2 today. I'm always interested to know how they got on during the week. Sense Foraging and Body Scanning.
November 18, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Our Mindfulness course for students at Queen Mary University (London) session 2 today. I'm always interested to know how they got on during the week. Sense Foraging and Body Scanning.
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So impressed by Kat who has worked with us on the ATTEND study since her mid-teens www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mindfulness therapy trial in UK to help combat teenage depression
Kat Nellist is using her own experiences to help tailor the therapy specifically to teenagers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 8:08 AM
So impressed by Kat who has worked with us on the ATTEND study since her mid-teens www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Please suggest new people. You can see it's rather limited at the moment. go.bsky.app/7aCT68Z
November 15, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Please suggest new people. You can see it's rather limited at the moment. go.bsky.app/7aCT68Z
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Lessons from the My Resilience in Adolescence #myriadproject
What did we learn when we explored school-based #mindfulness training, focusing on mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation? And what’s next?
Slides from my talk @ University of Malmö
🔗 bit.ly/MYRIAD
What did we learn when we explored school-based #mindfulness training, focusing on mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation? And what’s next?
Slides from my talk @ University of Malmö
🔗 bit.ly/MYRIAD
November 13, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Lessons from the My Resilience in Adolescence #myriadproject
What did we learn when we explored school-based #mindfulness training, focusing on mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation? And what’s next?
Slides from my talk @ University of Malmö
🔗 bit.ly/MYRIAD
What did we learn when we explored school-based #mindfulness training, focusing on mechanisms, effectiveness, and implementation? And what’s next?
Slides from my talk @ University of Malmö
🔗 bit.ly/MYRIAD
"It felt so healing and peaceful. Very special and I learned so much. Finally I know how to treat myself well" .. Lovely comment from a student on our last course. Must be something in this mindfulness lark! #mindfulness #meditation
November 10, 2024 at 8:33 AM
"It felt so healing and peaceful. Very special and I learned so much. Finally I know how to treat myself well" .. Lovely comment from a student on our last course. Must be something in this mindfulness lark! #mindfulness #meditation
I find myself reflecting on the hub of the Bhavachakra. The three drivers (poisons) of the wheel. Greed/Craving (Cockerel) Hatred (Snake) and Delusion/Ignorance (Pig). They seem to be extra busy right now.
November 10, 2024 at 8:15 AM
I find myself reflecting on the hub of the Bhavachakra. The three drivers (poisons) of the wheel. Greed/Craving (Cockerel) Hatred (Snake) and Delusion/Ignorance (Pig). They seem to be extra busy right now.
Our Autumn 4 week MF Foundation course kicked off yesterday. What a lovely group of uni students. Diverse in so many ways. Savvy and honest. Sent them off Sense Foraging this week. #mindfulness #ukmindfulness #mbsr
October 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Our Autumn 4 week MF Foundation course kicked off yesterday. What a lovely group of uni students. Diverse in so many ways. Savvy and honest. Sent them off Sense Foraging this week. #mindfulness #ukmindfulness #mbsr
I highly recommend this new book. After years of Vipassana I came to specifically sensing practices via MBSR. Now I know why it was so gently transformative. betterineverysense.com
#ukmindfulness #mindfulness
#ukmindfulness #mindfulness
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How do you get unstuck in life? Master sense foraging to overcome stress, led by a renowned neuroscientist and clinical psychologist .
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October 5, 2024 at 7:11 AM
I highly recommend this new book. After years of Vipassana I came to specifically sensing practices via MBSR. Now I know why it was so gently transformative. betterineverysense.com
#ukmindfulness #mindfulness
#ukmindfulness #mindfulness
For women in Manchester #ukmindfulness
I’m leading a free Mindfulness and Menopause workshop on 31st October at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester City Centre. Visit www.ManchesterMind.org/events for info and signup
October 1, 2024 at 11:47 AM
For women in Manchester #ukmindfulness
As a cheerleader for mindfulness myself, I do worry about the stream of messages on SM that, although sent with good intent, have the collective effect of making me and I suspect many others, feel inadequate practitioners. The antithesis of mindful self acceptance.
October 1, 2024 at 7:53 AM
As a cheerleader for mindfulness myself, I do worry about the stream of messages on SM that, although sent with good intent, have the collective effect of making me and I suspect many others, feel inadequate practitioners. The antithesis of mindful self acceptance.
Watched the film "Outrun" last night. Nora Fingscheidt directs the wonderful Saoirse Ronan who is on screen 99% of the time. Could argue it's a dramatic illustration of the role of "coming to our senses" in addiction recovery. "Sense Foraging" with weather, wind and waves. #mindfulness
September 28, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Watched the film "Outrun" last night. Nora Fingscheidt directs the wonderful Saoirse Ronan who is on screen 99% of the time. Could argue it's a dramatic illustration of the role of "coming to our senses" in addiction recovery. "Sense Foraging" with weather, wind and waves. #mindfulness
Zindel Segal and Norman Farb talk about their new book "Better in Every Sense" (£3.99 on Kobo) and the benefits of "Sense Foraging" It all resonates so strongly for me. youtu.be/y-DZn_N5jbs?... #mindfulness
Better in Every Sense with Dr. Norman Farb, Dr. Zindel Segal with Dr. Paul Fulton
YouTube video by The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
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September 26, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Zindel Segal and Norman Farb talk about their new book "Better in Every Sense" (£3.99 on Kobo) and the benefits of "Sense Foraging" It all resonates so strongly for me. youtu.be/y-DZn_N5jbs?... #mindfulness
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September 26, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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Wellbeing day for students at Queen Mary Uni tomorrow. I'll be offering 3 meditation sessions at 1, 2, 3pm in St Benet's Chapel. #qmul #mindfulness
September 16, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Wellbeing day for students at Queen Mary Uni tomorrow. I'll be offering 3 meditation sessions at 1, 2, 3pm in St Benet's Chapel. #qmul #mindfulness