31 May 2018

Moving Mindfulness

Article by Sally Barnard

Moving Mindfulness

Once again, St Ignatius was fortunate to have Mitch and Jem present a workshop on mindfulness through movement to our year 8 students. This 90 minute workshop educated students through informative conversation and moving exercises. Students learnt to experience the wide ranging benefits from practising mindfulness.

The information is presented with easy to understand examples and interactive story telling. Students understand how the practise of bringing attention to the present moment positively impacts all aspects of their life from school, work to sport to relationships. The moving mindful activities allow the students to embody the learning, which helps them take the tools into their lives. Jem and Mitch hope that the students home and school environments support the ongoing practise of mindfulness, as it has been proven to be extremely beneficial for teenagers.

“When we first walked into the Potato Shed we started talking about stresses we develop as young adolescents. We then discussed how we can incorporate mindfulness into our everyday lives. Whether it be whilst brushing your teeth or on the bus, we can always find time to take a minute and be mindful. We all did activities in a group and with a partner involving hand-eye coordination, being mindful where others are around you and breathing exercises. This incursion was very helpful and will assist a lot of the people that participated with stressful events such as exams. I personally thought that this was a fun and educational activity that everyone can use in everyday life” Emelia Browne (8 Campion)

Sally Barnard Student Wellbeing Officer

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