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Thursday Mindfulness Meditation Drop-InLocation: St Mark’s Hall, Barnet (online option also available)Date/time: Weekly, Thursdays, 6.15pm to 7.15pmCost: £5 or £10 by donationDescription: A weekly mindfulness meditation drop-in for anyone wanting to build a little steadiness into their week. All levels welcome, including complete beginners. Secular, no experience or belief system required.Led by Ruth McDonald, a…

When most think about mindfulness, they picture a moment of meditation where they sit still and breathe until your thoughts are calm and your head is clear. This sounds unrealistic for people’s busy lives, and most people don’t carve out that block of time. But Richard Davidson, Ph.D., psychologist and founder of the Center for…

Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such as Headspace, Calm and Plum Village – inspired by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh – are helping people build a steady practice, reduce stress and improve sleep