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Dev Aura
Retreat Center for Hire House of Light
A lovingly restored rectory nestled in the heart of the
Lincolnshire Wolds.
Versatile 168 square metre classroom or studio space with 360
panoramic views of the garden. Over 40 acres of beautifully
tended gardens ideal for relaxation, contemplation and
meditation. Ample accommodation for 33+ people.
Vegetarian and vegan catering, always home-made using
organic and biodynamic ingredients.Our philosophy is to create a better world for now and the future.
Through Dev Aura, we bring together people and organisations in
support of mindfulness, sustainability and personal growth.To hold your retreat at Dev Aura, House of Light:
Call 01507 533581 or email us at:
[email protected]Mention Om Magazine and get 10% off your booking.some fear reactions are disproportional to the threat, and thus
reduces the fear response to those stimuli. Mindfulness can also
enhance our ability to remember this new, less fearful reaction, and
break the anxiety habit.”
Breaking the anxiety habit
While millions of yogis will already be familiar with the benefits of
mindfulness and meditation, the latest findings bring hope to a new
generation of anxiety sufferers around the world.
A common way to treat anxiety disorders is to expose patients to
the cause of their anxiety in a safe environment until it no longer
elicits fear — a process known as exposure therapy, MGH said in a
statement unveiling the results of the study.
This exposure provides an opportunity to learn that these causes
are not threatening and thereby help individuals regulate their
emotional responses.
To be successful, first a new memory must be created between the
root of the anxiety and a feeling of safety, then the ‘safety’ memory
must be recalled when the cause is presented again in a new
environment, rather than the original fearful memory.
Mindfulness meditation has been proposed to provide an “optimal
condition” for exposure therapy because it involves experiencing the
present moment with an open, curious and non-reactive mindset.
Numerous studies have documented that mindfulness meditation
programmes are useful for reducing anxiety, however, the exact
reasons are largely unknown.
The latest study investigated enhanced learning of the ‘safety’ signal
as one way through which mindfulness can help individuals learn to
adapt more positively to the causes of their fear and anxiety.
Mindfulness tips are available on the NHS website (nhs.uk)
MINDFULNESS TIPS
3 quick tips on becoming more mindful:TAKE NOTICE: Try and monitor some of your thoughts and
feelings throughout the day. Observe the world around you,
even the minute, everyday details that are oten lost in a
blur. This is a great first step to mindfulness.SLOW DOWN: Notice how fast you whizz through the day,
even when completing simple mundane tasks like making
a cup of tea. Try taking a pause instead. See if you can
maintain greater awareness of each and every step, from
boiling the kettle through to sipping your tea at the end.BREATHE: Watch your breathing too. Slower, deeper, more
conscious breathing can help to bring us more into the
moment. The more we slow down, the more we calm down.