Pratyahara allows us to ignore the unnecessary sounds and sensation to bring our attention completely (dharana) to the image or task at hand. When our attention is completely focused, such as a teen completely engaged in a text message conversation, that they can’t hear their mom calling, the rain falling, or the doorbell ringing, that is considered dharana – focused attention. In yogic philosophy and practice, mindfulness is pratyahara or sense withdrawal and dharana, focused attention. And the MindUp Curriculum draws on all this current research. The University of Massachussets, University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine, the University of California at Los Angeles and so many other universities across the country all have Centers and Departments that conduct major research students on mindfulness. Mindfulness is exploding in the research world. The mindfulness or positive psychology movement has popularized the idea of informal meditation, such as walking with complete awareness on your footsteps eating an orange slowly while focusing on it’s texture, smell, taste washing dishes with complete awareness of each dish or matching your movement with your breath. One brings all their attention to their breath, a mantra (word or sound) or observe thoughts and sensations that arise during a specific period of time. In a secular context, meditation is a way to regulate the mind. Meditation has numerous definitions depending on the context. ![]() Ultimately, mindfulness is about turning inward and accepting your current situation and state of being. “Awareness of the present experience with acceptance” (Ronald Siegel) and “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment and nonjudgementally” (John Kabat-Zinn) are two of my favorites. Mindfulness has been defined in many different ways. Mindfulness is a key practice or “technique” in positive psychology. The basis of positive psychology stems from Abraham Maslow’s and Carl Rogers’ Humanistic Theory of psychology. Positive psychology focuses on peoples’ strengths and virtues to build resilience and lead more meaningful lives. ![]() Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. Mindfulness is buzz word in positive psychology. What is this if not meditation? Mindfulness is meditation and meditation is mindfulness. At it’s core, it asks students to sit and focus on their breath, or a sense (sound, taste, touch) for up to 3 minutes 3 times a day. Talk about celebrities doing great things (right up there with Angelina Jolie who, with Secretary William Hague, spearheaded the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence, in conflict areas and the military)! Goldie Hawn brought together neuroscientists, positive psychologists and educators to develop a curriculum that introduces and reinforces mindfulness. 3TV, Computers, Printers & Communication.2Garages, Vehicle Rental & Motor Supplies.0Architects/surveyors – Architecte/Géomètre expert.Oh my goodness! Can I tell you how incredibly excited I was when our principal told us we were adopting a new positive behavior support program this year and it was MindUp?! MindUp is a series of lessons created by The Hawn Foundation. Havaneres (pronounced habaneras), named after the capital of Cuba, La Havana, were originally sea shanties, brought back from Cuba by sailors in the 19th century. Telling of lost loves and exotic places, they were accompanied by guitar and accordion, spontaneous and mainly to be heard in the bars and taverns. More than just typical drinking songs, they were soon included in “zarzuelas”, popular Spanish musical theatre of the 19th and 20th century, and even appear in works from great composers such as Bizet and Ravel. This back slapping music is usually served up with the traditional accompanying drink: ron cremat, a mixture of rum, sugar, lemon peel and coffee beans, with optional cinnamon stick, served in an earthenware bowl and flambéed to burn off the alcohol.Īlthough it is widely believed that these groups originated in Cuba in the 19th century, doubts have been sewn and rumours suggest they were inspired by the rhythm of a European dance known as the “contradansa”. Originating in England, yes ENGLAND in the 16th century, the contradansa was taken from ‘country dance’, and reached France a century later.Įnjoy the modern Catalan take on this tradition, wherever it originated from, with an evening of Havaneres at the Salle de l’Union in Céret, 8.30pm on Saturday 1st June. ![]() Call 04 68 81 51 52 for info and reservations. P-O Life respects the rights of all site users and will never, in any circumstances, pass on information supplied without permission. Any information submitted will be used only in a way authorised by you. We do not share information collected with any other organisations, private or commercial.
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