Integrative Mindfulness
June, 2013  
The Mindful Journey . . . 
Be present for your life.
In This Issue
Go Easy on Yourself, a New Wave of Research Urges
Does Self-Compassion Mean Letting Yourself Off the Hook?
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Free MBSR Introductory Talks

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Fridays, May 10 - Sept. 20
Gentle Yoga 10 - 11
Guided Meditation 11 - 11:30
No class May 31, June 7, June 14

Zen for Ten
Zen for Ten (Take a Self-Compassion Break)
Zen for Ten
(Take a Self-Compassion Break)
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Yoga Posture
Jathara Parivrtti
Jathara Parivrtti

Jathara Parivrtti is a supine twist with a forward bend component. The leg position may be modified in a variety of forms. This posture stretches the muscles of the back, the sides of the torso, and the muscles that bind the shoulder girdle and the pelvis to the spine.  

Recommended Reading
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
From an MBSR Graduate . . . 
Little Boy Meditating (From MBSR student)
This is what happens
when mommies take up meditation. 


I hope this newsletter finds you well. I just returned from a professional training retreat on Mindful Self Compassion (MSC). Just as we can retrain our selves to bring mindful presence to our moment to moment experience, we can also learn, through a variety of experiential practices, to be kinder and more compassionate to ourselves - especially when we're suffering, or make a mistake. Turns out we're much happier and healthier when we practice self-compassion than when we practice being hard on ourselves (contrary to cultural belief!) There's a world of benefits available! And, if you're a geek like me, you'll be interested in the science behind self-compassion. 

 

Read more Integrative Mindfulness News here. . . .
Go Easy on Yourself, a New Wave of Research Urges 
Lady with eyes closed
Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times

 

Do you treat yourself as well as you treat your friends and family? That simple question is the basis for a burgeoning new area of psychological research called self-compassion - how kindly people view themselves.
Image:  Eshan Khakbaz
Does Self-Compassion Mean Letting Yourself Off the Hook?
Kristen Neff, PhD, Huffington Post   Summer Love

 

A common stumbling block when thinking about self-compassion is the belief that it just means letting ourselves off the hook. When we say "it's only human" isn't this just a way to blow off personal responsibility for our actions? But let's look at this more closely. Read more . . . 

 

 
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I'm enthusiastic about brining some of this knowledge into future Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes, as well as offering the full MSC program in the Fall of 2014. Three excellent books on this subject are:

You can access free guided self-compassion meditations here. 

 

And since I'm a work in progress, I'm also excited about participating this summer in a class on the practice of Insight Dialogue, an interpersonal meditation practice which brings the mindfulness and tranquility of meditation directly into our experience with other people. The principles of the practice are: 

  • Pause
  • Relax
  • Open
  • Trust Emergence
  • Listen Deeply
  • Speak the Truth

We touch on interpersonal mindfulness in MBSR, but I'm eager to learn (and share) more.  

 

On June 18th from 5:30 - 7 pm join me for the Living Well Series along with Dr. Vivian Ebert of Living Well Chiropractic, and Sue Campanella, Certified Women's Empowerment Coach and Reiki II Practitioner. We'll be speaking at Iberia Bank Coconut Point, Estero for an interactive and experiential evening of tips and practices for dealing effectively with stress. Seating is limited. RSVP: (239) 498-2225. 

 

I would love to see you at one of the Free Guided Meditations on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 - 11 at

The Brooks Commons Club outdoor pavilion. Please note, there will be no practice on June 4.  

 

MBSR Graduates - why not join us for a lovely Friday morning mindfulness refresher? The next Graduates Class will be June 21st.  

May your June be bright and your heart be warm. 

Sincerely,
Madeline Ebelini
Madeline Ebelini, MA,  RYT
Integrative Mindfulness
26721 Dublin Woods Circle #2
Bonita Springs FL 34135
(239) 590-9485
Madeline@IntegrativeMindfulness.net