Mindfulness

Taking Time Out | Quick Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

Progressive muscle relaxation is a practice that helps to reduce high emotion in your body by having you tense and then relax every muscle. Take some time out for your wellbeing to enjoy this practice, guided by Dr Claire O’Driscoll Lawrie of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services. For more wellbeing activities and practices, subscribe to

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St Patrick’s Mental Health: Mindfulness Workshop | Guided practice and relaxation

Mindfulness is a practice which enables us to focus on the present moment, to take notice of our thoughts, feelings and what is going on around us without judgement, and to calm our minds. In this workshop, Debbie van Tonder, Programme Manager of our Dean Clinics, explains what mindfulness means, and brings us through a

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What yoga does to your body and brain | Krishna Sudhir | TedTalk

There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts

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St Patrick’s Mental Health -Walk in my Shoes: Wellbeing Wake Up | Mindfulness and relaxation practice

“Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.” Sharon Salzberg. Enhance your morning routine, increase your attention, and focus and improve your overall wellbeing with a beautiful, guided mindfulness workshop from Debbie Van Tonder of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services. This practice formed part of our WIMS Live 2020 programme: for more

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