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Mindfulness

Reminding yourself to take notice of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations and the world around you is the first step to mindfulness.

An Overview of Mindfulness

Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, says that mindfulness means knowing directly what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment.

"It's easy to stop noticing the world around us. It's also easy to lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling and to end up living 'in our heads' – caught up in our thoughts without stopping to notice how those thoughts are driving our emotions and behaviour," he says.

"An important part of mindfulness is reconnecting with our bodies and the sensations they experience. This means waking up to the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the present moment. That might be something as simple as the feel of a banister as we walk upstairs.

"Another important part of mindfulness is an awareness of our thoughts and feelings as they happen moment to moment.

"It's about allowing ourselves to see the present moment clearly. When we do that, it can positively change the way we see ourselves and our lives."

Find Mindfulness Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Basketball

Courtside Hubs CIC

Courtside is a community interest company dedicated to increasing physical activity and promoting community through the transformation of local parks.

Depot Climbing

Depot Climbing

Depot Climbing was born from a passion for climbing in Leeds, West Yorkshire, in 2009, in an old bus depot building in Pudsey…inspiring our name; Depot Climbing. Although we’ve expanded to 8 centres, our roots are in Yorkshire, with 50% of our sites i

Aerobics

Keep Active Fitness

Keep Fit for the Over 50s and all. Calderdale, Kirklees and Braford

Low impact exercise to music (aerobics) strength, tone, balance, mobility and stretch.

Easy to follow with no floor work

Social, friendly and fun.

Badminton

Bradford Trident

Parkside Sports offers great spaces to pursue sports and physical activities. Our 4 court hall has a 3G floor and viewing gallery, making it great for local or regional tournament events. With a wide range or clubs/teams and groups meeting there is every

Kung Fu

Bradford Lishi Yoga (Thursdays )

An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life��. ��..that works! Find your path....Discover your chi energy....and start feeling fitter, healthier and more confident with Lishi Tai

Kung Fu

Bradford Lishi Yoga

An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life..that works! Find your path....Discover your chi energy....and start feeling fitter, healthier and more confident with Lishi Tai Chi, Yoga and Qigong

Qigong

Bradford Lishi Hand Of The Wind 'soft' Kungfu (Thursdays )

An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life��. ��..that works! Find your path....Discover your chi energy....and start feeling fitter, healthier and more confident with Lishi Tai

Kung Fu

Bradford Lishi Hand Of The Wind 'soft' Kungfu

An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life that works! Find your path....Discover your chi energy....and start feeling fitter, healthier and more confident with Lishi Tai Chi, Yoga and 'soft' Kungfu. We

Create Strength Group

Create Strength Group

Create Strength Group (CSG), founded in 2015, supports individuals impacted by chronic substance use, including cannabis, spice, and legal highs. It offers peer-led support, advice, and resources, addressing issues like addiction, anxiety, homelessness, a