Mindfulness
"Ayahuasca and Mindfulness" by Maria Andreeva
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Why is mindfulness important
Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more aware of how we experience the present moment. Instead of reacting to various thoughts and feelings, we learn to become aware of them as the observer, rather than as the possesive 'I'. In the daily practice of mindfulness, we learn to be present and embrace the preciousness of this moment by focusing on that which is dierctly in our expereince and giving our best to that which we are doing right now. |
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We take time to really notice our own breath - the connecting link to the present moment, the subtlety in the taste of our food, or in the texture of a fabric, or in a shade of light. We also become aware of the way our body moves when we walk, and we learn how to listen deeply to others when we are conversing. Instead of multi-tasking and rushing through each day, we decide in each moment to bring our minds attentively to the one thing we are doing. Being mindful means we listen attentively to our bodies and observe all the sensations that take place. As our body awareness grows, we slowly learn the wisdom of equanimity. |
During the retreat you will have an opportunity to sharpen your mindfulness skills through contemplative practices such as meditation, walking in the jungle, photography and simple daily practices such as mindful eating. It is always fascinating to discover the simple beauty that exists so close in our immediate surroundings.