Brussels Mindfulness

Breathing space - Silke - 3 min - EN

The 3-minute breathing space is a "go to" meditation which you can practice several times a day, wherever you are. It helps you to ground yourself and come back to the present moment. You can use this practice when you feel stressed or overwhelmed or simply need a short break.

 

Mindfulness of Body & Breath - Silke - 9 min - EN

In this meditation Silke invites us to befriend our the body and the breath, observing and following the movement of the breath and in this way anchor ourselves in the present moment. It is normal that sooner or later, we get distracted by thoughts and without worrying about it, time and again we bring our focus back on the breathing.

Bodyscan - Silke - 19 min - EN

The body scan is a journey through different parts of our body. We consciously perceive bodily sensations and explore them with curiosity and a friendly inner attitude. The aim is not to relax. We simply notice what is here, moment by moment. Whenever the mind gets distracted, we bring it back to the body. Choose a calm place for this practice where you feel warm and where you are undisturbed.

Standing yoga - Silke - 21 min - EN

This is a standing practice in which we carry out very gentle movements while exploring bodily sensations. The aim is not to thrive or get anywhere but to sense what is here right now. How does our body feel? It is important to carefully listen to the wisdom of our body and adapt a movement if needed.

 

Sounds and Thoughts meditation - Silke - 19 min - EN

In this meditation we focus our attention on different senses, first sounds, then thoughts, bodily sensations and emotions. Like leaves that are passing by on river, we observe our thoughts passing by, without getting entangled in the storyline.       

Body Scan - Alena - 25min - EN

In this meditation we gently scan our body moment to moment, one part after the other. Whenever you are distracted simply notice where your mind has gone and gently bring it back to the movement. We are not striving to feel any particular sensation or to relax, but simply explore our body with curiosity and kindness. 

Mindful Movement - Alena - 24 min - EN

In this meditation with Alena we gently move our body and bring awareness to every movement and its after effects. Please listen carefully to your body and respect its signals. If something is unpleasant or painful you are invited to choose another posture or to simply do it in your mind. 

 

Sounds and Thoughts - Alena - 17 min - EN

In this meditation we use sounds as an anchor to bring our mind to rest. We then start observing thoughts as they come and go, just like clouds on the sky. 

 

Feeling safe and protected - Beate - 14 min - EN

In this positive neuroplasticity meditation we cultivate a feeling of being safe and protected by tapping into our body sensations and the feeling of the breath. It is a meditation to help you feel grounded and strong when the world around you is flashing red.

Sitting meditation - Beate - 23 min - EN

In this meditation we start by bringing awareness to the body by gently scanning all body parts. We then become aware of the breath, followed by sounds and thoughts and finally including everything that comes into our awareness.