Practicing with the land
In this video I reflect on what responsibility our relationship with the natural world place upon us. If your practice of mindfulness revealed to you an intricate and intimate relationship …
Course: Demystifying Mindfulness
Being among trees
I discuss what are the actual practical benefits of sitting in nature. What might mindfulness in nature mean? How is nature good for us? How do you feel in nature? …
The mindfulness industry
In this video, I discuss the mindfulness industry and the relation it may or may not have to the practice of mindfulness. What are your thoughts on the commercial aspects …
Mindfulness in education
In this video, I discuss mindfulness in educational settings. What are your thoughts on mindfulness training for students? What benefits might mindfulness training have on children, youth, and young adults? …
Martial mindfulness
In this video, I discuss the various aspects of the perceived connection between Martial Arts and Mindfulness. What are your thoughts on military applications of mindfulness?
MANIFESTO! – Don’t just do something, sit there!
In this video, I explore the idea that the mindfulness movement could be a revolution to change society. We are told a quiet peaceful revolution is sweeping the world, asking …
Escape from the city
I explore how people equate nature with peace of mind and tranquility, and therefor link it to Mindfulness. Do you practice in Nature? Do you seek to escape the urban …
Meditation Lab III
In this video, I discuss some issues that you might be experiencing during this week’s Meditation Lab exercises. If you have developed a preference for one exercise over another, what …
Summary of week 3 Theory
This week our purpose has been to explore some of the ways in which different people at different times have attempted to understand something akin to mindfulness. This has been …
Introduction to Mindfulness and Nature & Land
I explore the subject of Nature and Land in the field of Mindfulness, a first introduction of this week. I will start with acknowledging the ground that I am sitting …
Modernity and mindfulness
In this video, I discuss modernity and mindfulness, particularly in terms of the work of William James. Purpose: To evaluate and reflect upon the different meanings and practices of mindfulness …
Wherever you go, the land is already there
Dawn Scott discusses Buddhist medidation practices in relation to the land and more general the environment.
Practises that honour the land
Jeff Corntassel discusses mindfulness practices that honour the land.
Wherever you sit, the land is already there.
Jeff Corntassel discusses how to better respect the land on which we pratice.
