Teach Mindfulness with Shamash Alidina

#44 - Carry a Thought on a Card with you to Unhook Kindfully

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 3:17

A unique way to make peace with difficult thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#43 - Singing Negative Thoughts helps free you from their power - Cognitive Defusion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 4:20

Learn this unique technique proven in ACT and share in your mindful classes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#42 - Cognitive defusion for images in your head

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 8:00

Cognitive defusion for images in your head --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#41 - Teaching Cognitive Defusion - Word Repetition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 10:03

How can repeating a word be linked to mindfulness and living a meaningful life and fully evidence based too? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#40 - What is Psychological Flexibility and why is it so exciting?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 7:10

Psychological flexibility can help you and your clients live a rich and meaningful life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#39 - Making Your Mindful Classes more Creative and Evidence Based through connnecting with ACT

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 5:39

Discover how ACT means 8 week fixed mindful courses are not the only way to evidence based mindful training. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#38 - Confidence Building Tips for Mindful Teachers Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 5:34

Ways for mindful teachers to build confidence in simple and practical ways. Want to build your confidence as a Qualified Mindful Teacher? Then check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Qualify to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#37 - Confidence Building Tips for Mindful Teachers Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 6:45

How can you use the principles of mindfulness and ACT to build confidence? Are you a Qualified Mindful Teacher? The check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Qualify to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#36 - Using a Private Online Platform for Community Building (especially Mighty Networks)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 5:32

What are the pros and cons of using Facebook? What could you use to bring together courses and community. Set up your own Mighty Network*: https://www.mightynetworks.com/?via=shamash Check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#36 - Building Mindful Communities after a Course

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 5:26

Learn all about mindful community building and why I love it so much! Are you part of a mindful community or have you started one? Want to join our Qualified Mindful Teacher Community? Check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#34 - Assessing the Quality of Your Mindful Classes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 8:04

Why bother assessing your classes? What are the best ways to do it? Are surveys a good idea? Find out today! Want support as a Mindfulness Teacher? Check out http://TeachMindfulnessAcademy.com What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#33 - Pros and Cons of Teaching Mindfulness on Zoom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 10:15

Why teach mindfulness on zoom? What's the pros and cons? Should you teach mindfulness in-person or on Zoom? What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#32 - Benefits of Teaching Mindfulness Online

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 4:36

Find out the main benefits today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#31 - Mindfulness and Tiny Habits

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 10:16

How can you help your class be more mindful in a fun and easy way? Find out today! Get in touch to join our community for Mindfulness Teachers if you're already qualified. What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#30 - Everyday Mindfulness Matters and How to Encourage More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 4:54

Life is the greatest meditation. Find out why! What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#29 - Managing Difficult Experiences in Mindful Class

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 6:18

What do you do if someone is experiencing a lot of emotion after one of your meditations? What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#28 - How to Teach Mindfulness Regularly (to Grow Courage and Confidence)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 9:53

Teaching is the best way of learning! Learn how to go about doing this, especially if you're very nervous to teach. And why teaching regularly is a great habit for you and your personal growth. Free today only: Intro to Teach Mindfulness Academy What to learn to Teach Mindfulness with Shamash? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#27 - Why Mindful Storytelling is at the Heart of Mindfulness Classes and Communites

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 11:32

What is the big deal about storytelling? And what is mindful storytelling? How do groups go on the Hero's Journey? Find out in today's episode Free introduction event to our new paid community on 28th Oct 2021: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/calling-all-mindfulness-teachers-a-new-community-for-you-tickets-198235556887 What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#26 - How to Find Mindfulness Students and Clients to Teach

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 8:48

What are the key principles when it comes to finding students to teach? Why do we need to focus on one area? And how come social media doesn't work as well as we'd like? How could challenges and communities help to find more work? Find out in this week's episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#25 - What's Massively Missing in Most Mindfulness Classes? The Power of Values

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 10:11

Why are values so important? What are their benefits? What's more powerful than just choosing values from a list? What's the values writing exercise? Find out more in today's episode. Message me on email or via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter to ask about the Teach Mindfulness Academy. What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#24 - How to Bring Creativity into Your Mindfulness Classes (Whilst Staying Grounded in an Evidence-Based Approach)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 9:15

Why bother being creative in mindfulness sessions? How can you be more creative? If you change a 'standard' 8-week course with your creativity, how can you still be fully evidence-based with what you're sharing, so you know your students and clients will be benefiting from what you're sharing? Find out in today's episode on teaching mindfulness creatively. What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#23 - The Power and Beauty of Sharing the Lake Meditation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 6:58

Which of the four elements of mindfulness are developed when guiding the lake meditation? How can you help deepen your students experience of the lake meditation? How does it help them to tap into their inner stillness? Email shamash(at)learnmindfulness.co.uk to enquire about more info if you want to join our mindful teacher community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#22 - How Teach The Mountain Meditation Effectively

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 7:00

Why is mountain meditation so popular? What's the best way to guide it? What are the challenges of it? Sign up to our weekly newsletter of events at https://shamashalidina.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#21 - Teaching Mindfulness of Breath

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 11:23

Why is it not a good idea to start with mindfulness of breath for many people? What should you do if people feel anxious when feeling their breath? shamashalidina.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#20 - Teaching the Body Scan Meditation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 6:59

Why do so many mindfulness classes start with the body scan meditation? How long should it last ideally? What are the common challenges? I mention my book Mindfulness for Dummies in this episode: https://amzn.to/3DZcj70 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#19 - The What and How of Mindful Journalling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 6:51

What is mindful journalling? What's the best way to do it? And how can you encourage your classes to journal? What are the benefits? How can journalling be good for your emotional and even physical health? https://teachmindfulnessonline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#18 - Gratitude and Mindfulness - How do they link together?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 7:49

We explore all things gratitude and mindfulness in today's episode! https://teachmindfulnessonline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#17 - Ways to Bring Kindfulness and Not Just Mindfulness into Your Classes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 4:40

What is kindfulness? What are the best ways to share kindfulness with others? Why is it important? Find out in this episode. What to Teach Mindfulness? Check out https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com Want to learn more?

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#16 - Is Music Even Allowed in Mindfulness Classes?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 9:12

What role does music have when teaching mindfulness and ACT to others? Want to learn more?

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#15 - How to use Poetry in Mindfulness Classes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 6:12

What are good poems to share in mindful classes? Why even bother sharing poetry? What makes the experience deeper for students? For more info, check out https://teachmindfulnessonline.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#14 - How can Metaphors be used in Mindfulness Sessions?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 7:22

Why use metaphors in mindfulness classes or one to one? Can they be used within guided meditations? Find out in today's episode https://shamashalidina.com https://teachmindfulnessonline.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#13 - Emotional Pain - How to help your students work with difficult feelings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 5:13

What is emotional pain? How do you help students to identify the difference between pain and suffering? Want to learn to teach mindfulness? Check out this freebie - https://teachmindfulnessonline.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#12 - Mindfulness and Physical Pain - How to Help Your Students Manage Pain

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 10:11

I share some tips and advise on a mindful approach to physical pain. I was going through a big headache as I recorded this episode, so was speaking from direct experience! https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#11 - Why bother including Mindful Movement in your Meditation Classes?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 5:09

What is mindful movement? Is it essential in mindfulness classes? Do I need to be highly qualified to share it? Find out in this week's episode! Want to learn to Teach Mindfulness and join our community? Apply here: https://TeachMindfulnessOnline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#10 - 4 Ways of Teaching Mindful Walking

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 6:06

We explore the key elements of mindful walking and ways to engage: senses, slow down, intention and gamify. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#9 - Teaching Mindful Eating

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 6:20

Why teach mindful eating? What food should you use when teaching mindful eating? How can you make the homework fun? Find out this week! For more goodness, remember to subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#8 - Challenges when guiding longer meditations to beginners

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 4:31

Sometimes you may be guiding longer meditations for beginners. How can you do that so that the beginners come back rather than give up? Find out in todays episode. More at teachmindfulnessonline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#7 - The Hidden Values of Short Mindful Meditations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 6:00

Discover the power of small mindful practices and how to teach that too. https://shamashalidina.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#6 - Teaching the Skill of Flexible Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 5:49

Why do we teach the skill of being present? And what does that mean exactly? Discover some ways to share presence in your mindfulness classes. Find out more at https://teachmindfulnessonline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#5 - Teaching about the Observing Self

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 5:32

This is one of the most exciting and under taught elements of mindfulness. I'm excited to share it with you. Discover what the observing self is and some quick and easy ways to teach it to your students. Find out more at teachmindfulnessonline.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#4 - Teaching Unhooking or Cognitive Defusion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 8:47

What on earth is cognitive defusion? Why is it linked to mindfulness? How do you teach it? Can it be taught through a guided meditation For more info, visit http://teachmindfulnessonline.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#3 - Teaching Acceptance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 5:35

What is acceptance? How do you teach it as a mindfulness teacher? What are the pitfalls? Find out more at https://teachmindfulnessonline.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#2 - The Four Skills of Mindfulness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 5:33

Most mindfulness teachers don't know that they are four distinct skills that actually make up mindfulness, and not all of them require meditation to develop them. Find out in today's episode. They were discovered whilst doing researching into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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#1 - Join a mindful community and learn to build your own

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 2:29

In this episode I share: - why it's important to be part of a mindfulness/meditation community - why it's important to start your own mindful community after that, too! To join our mindful community, visit dailymindfulnessclub.com/trial --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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Trailer - Teach Mindfulness with Shamash Alidina

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 1:03

Are you thinking about becoming a mindfulness teacher? Or do you want to boost your confidence as a mindfulness teacher? If so, then this podcast series is for you. Thanks for joining in! I'm Shamash Alidina, author of 10 books on mindfulness, including Mindfulness for Dummies! ShamashAlidina.com TeachMindfulnessOnline.com/free --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachmindfulness/message

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