Find some recorded meditations below
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Mindfulness is a secular practice that help us to
- be present in each moment
- give attention to our thoughts, feelings and sensations
- learn to work gently and positively with our self-critical voice
Mindfulness helps us to become more aware of how we feel and how we perceive what's happening. This can help to reduce feelings of
- being stressed or overwhelmed
- struggling to concentrate
- feeling like a failure
Mindfulness can help you to stay calm, focused and better manage the pressures of life. Everyone can benefit from and enjoy Mindfulness.
How to practice Mindfulness
We use simple meditation techniques like focusing on the breath to learn to pay attention to the present moment. Through Mindfulness, you practise the ability to accept that thoughts and feelings are not permanent but come and go. This can help us disengage from worry and detrimental negative thinking.
You can practise Mindfulness anywhere – on your own, through group sessions, or courses.
If you want to deepen your mindfulness practice and want to share with others, the Chaplaincy runs a Meditation Teacher Training programme. Please check details below.
Here are some recorded meditations to practice on your own time:
What is Mindfulness
Hogetsu Baerndal shares her journey into meditation
Hi, I coordinate our Mindfulness programmes at the Multi-Faith Centre Chaplaincy. I have been a member of the chaplaincy team since 2013. I offer one to one mindfulness-based coaching, supporting students and staff in finding ways to deal with anxiety, stress and other challenging experiences. I lead the Mindfulness drop-in lunch meditations sessions on Tuesdays and the Zen inspired meditation sessions on Wednesday evenings. Throughout the year I run 5-week courses in ‘Mindfulness & Meditation for Health and Wellbeing’ and an 8-week course ‘Mindfulness & Meditation for Insight - introduction into Zen’.
I was born in Stockholm, Sweden and moved to the UK in 2008. I have also lived for some years in Germany where I studied for an MA in fine arts and industrial design. I have worked as artist and photographer for over 30 years. Most of my life I have been traveling and found inspiration in meeting people from a large variety of cultural backgrounds. I love the international atmosphere at Imperial.
My meditation path started at the age of 14 with just a book. I searched for many years for the right Zen teacher and a tradition which really speaks to my heart. I found my ‘Zen home’ in Zenways in 2009. Currently, I am continuing my studies to become a Zen teacher. I love combining my experience in arts, craft and creativity with Mindfulness. On our one-day retreats we explore a creative mindful technique in addition to the formal Mindfulness practice.
I am a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher (CMT 400hrs) and yoga teacher (CYT 200hrs) with Zenways, as well as a trained Buddhist chaplain. I recently qualified to train future meditation teachers which I plan to offer annually in collaboration with the chaplaincy. Further I am accredited facilitator with the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom. I offer mindfulness-based courses where we explore mindfulness in daily life.
You can explore these courses and programmes that I offer at the Chaplaincy and I look forward to connecting with you.
Next to English I am also fluent in Swedish and German, and you are welcomed to speak with me in these languages if you feel you communicate more easily in your mother tongue.
Facilitator
Our Mindfulness programmes are led by Hogetsu Baerndal, Chaplain and Mindfulness teacher.
If you like to arrange a one-to-one conversation, please contact Hogetsu Baerndal.
Over the years the positive effects of meditation and mindfulness have been more and more proven by international scientific research. The daily practice of meditation and mindfulness will improve your well-being and physical and mental health. It will help you to become more stress-resistant and able to deal in a healthier way with the daily challenges of modern, hectic life.
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- Tuesdays 13:00-14:00 during term time
- Wednesdays, 18:00-19:00 during term time
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15 Prince's Gardens
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SW7 1NA