1. Stop. Literally do just that. Stop where you are and listen to the sounds, in the room where you are outside, notice how some sounds you want to magnify and other ones you want to push away.
2. Ground yourself. Most of the time we are disconnected from our bodies. Feel your feet on the ground, walk in nature, imagine roots growing from your feet into the ground.
3. Do whatever you are doing, fully. Slow it down. It does not matter how boring the task is, the main thing is to break it down into small movements and feel each one. Notice when you have been distracted and begin again.
4. Use every interruption as a way to bring you back to the present moment; ringing of the door or the phone, a loud sound or alarm or even stopping at traffic lights
5. Breathe. Take three deep breaths deep in the belly. See if you can follow the breath all the way in and all the way out. Just this simple technique can slow down a racing heart and a busy mind.
6. Be kind to yourself. There is nobody as hard on ourselves as us. Notice when that critical voice berating you and acknowledge something about yourself that you appreciate. Or turn towards yourself as you would to your most beloved person and say, ‘I love you.’
Sallie Rose has been meditating for the last thirty years and teaching Yoga and Meditation for the last fifteen years. She has recently returned to London after living in a remote mountain village in Greece where she taught Yoga & Meditation and ran regular retreats.
Sallie teaches Mindfulness Meditation to individuals, groups and in organisations. She teaches regularly at triyoga, as well as from her home. She is committed to making meditation accessible and supporting people in establishing and maintaining a practice in the midst of their busy lives.
Sallie’s next four week Mindfulness course begins in triyoga Chelsea on Monday 23rd February, 7.45pm – 8.45pm and costs £50. Click here for more information and to book your place.
