About The Group

Nottingham Mindfulness Group is a local group for any-one interested in Mindfulness, either as a form of spiritual practice or as a practical technique for living a better, calmer, more focussed and more productive life.
     The group holds regular, weekly meetings which offer (in a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere) the opportunity to learn about Mindfulness, to try-out some Mindfulness techniques and various methods of Mindfulness meditation, plus the chance to meet and get to know other people who are interested in Mindfulness, or in meditation in general.
    Our meetings are very friendly, casual and "open" - they provide an opportunity to encounter Mindfulness in an easy and straightforward way...

About Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a set of techniques that enable us to focus our attention fully in the present moment.
    The aim of Mindfulness is to experience and live in "the now" for part of the day - switching off from our constant preoccupation with thoughts about the future (which usually cause us worry, fear and anxiety) or about the past (which usually involve us ruminating over matters that anger, irritate or frustrate us).
    These techniques and practices are Buddhist in origin and date back over 2,000 years, but today they are widely used by many people in a secular way to simply enhance life by reducing stress, improving focus and opening the gate to a happier life.
    Mindfulness is scientifically proven to...

The Nottingham Mindfulness Group uses Mindfulness techniques drawn from many different, respected sources and it is aligned to no one school,
tradition or branch of Mindfulness practice, however a key inspiration and reference point for our activities is the teaching and work of
Thích Nhất Hạnh and the Plumb Village Mindfulness Community.

For more about Thích Nhất Hạnh and Plum Village see:
plumvillage.org  |  wkup.org  |  wkupuk.org

Nottingham Mindfulness Group
Meditation and Mindful Living

Nottingham Mindfulness Group is a local group for anyone interested in Mindfulness, either as a form of spiritual practice or as a practical technique for living a better, calmer, more focussed and more productive life. The group holds regular, weekly meetings which offer (in a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere) the opportunity to learn about Mindfulness, to try-out some Mindfulness techniques and various methods of Mindfulness meditation, plus the chance to meet and get to know other people who are interested in Mindfulness, or in meditation in general.

The weekly meetings include talks by guest speakers, a period of Mindfulness meditation, occasional film or video presentations, information about Mindfulness events, classes and courses that are happening locally, and the opportunity to get to know other members of the group in an easy, relaxed way over refreshments. All are welcome and membership is free. These meetings are casual and "open", and they provide an opportunity to encounter Mindfulness in an easy and straightforward way. Meetings take place every week in the heart of the Nottingham city centre.

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