Mindfulness

The translation of the English term “mindfulness” into Spanish is “full attention” or “full consciousness”. In turn, the word “mindfulness” comes from the term “sati” from Pali, the language of the Buddhist tradition, which means awareness, attention, and remembering.

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a special way: intentionally, in the present moment and without judgment.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn

“Mindfulness is the basic and universal human capacity, which consists of the possibility of being aware of the contents of the mind at this moment”
Vincent Simon

“Mindfulness or full awareness is a concrete attitude toward experience, or a way of relating to life, that offers the promise of both relieving our suffering and turning life into a rich and meaningful reality.”
Ronald Siegel

“It’s not about sitting in the full lotus, as if you were a statue in a British museum. It’s about living your life as if it matters, with awareness of the moment”
Dr. Jon Labat-Zinn.

Mindfulness is the ability to be present, moment by moment, realizing what happens to us, with curiosity, equanimity and kindness towards ourselves and the experience that occurs.It is about being aware of where we are, what we are doing and without overreacting or feeling overwhelmed by events and “remembering” to be in the present, that is, constantly returning to the here and now.
That ability is innate that we have since we were children, what happens is that we lose that quality as we grow.As time goes by we adapt to the environment and our mental speech becomes more evident. That mental chatter, that internal noise that is so fostered by the environment of rush, stress and overstimulation in which we live, disconnects us from the present moment and from ourselves.We stop finding out what is happening to us and this endangers our mental and physical balance. The way to recover it is to exercise that innate ability through the practice of mindfulness.
Being present means being attentive and although we have the illusion of consciously controlling our attention, it wanders most of the time between thoughts about the past and the future, or recognizing only a small portion of what is happening in the present and leaving the rest behind. from experience to “autopilot”.

Benefits of Mindfulness
The practice of mindfulness meditation produces positive effects on the brain and immune system. Reduces contractive emotions and anxiety.

  • The neurological benefits of Mindfulness practice have been scientifically proven and are associated with the development of brain areas that increase the ability to manage conflicts.
  • The state of self-observation that formal practice fosters helps us investigate and understand our own mental models. This allows us to leave the “autopilot” mode in which we usually live and change the unconscious reaction to the conscious response.
  • The practice of Mindfulness allows us to refine internal listening and connects us with our needs, those that often remain unattended, leading us to states of incoherence that when they last over time generate dissatisfaction and ultimately illness.
  • The practice of Mindfulness develops cardiac intelligence and allows us to properly relate to the experience that happens, helping us to act coherently with what we think and feel.
    Research suggests that mindfulness helps with physical and psychological symptoms. There are numerous benefits of mindfulness that can be obtained through regular meditation practice. Some of them are:

In the field of Physical Health:

  • It has been proven that mindfulness training significantly reduces stress or anxiety by 47%.
  • Increases DHEA and melatonin, hormones considered antidotes to stress.
  • It reduces blood pressure and the so-called stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol).
    Strengthens the immune system.
  • Promotes sleep and muscle relaxation.
    Reduces cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Reduces free radicals and tissue damage.
  • Slows down the aging process.
  • Helps manage chronic pain.
  • Increases vital energy.

In Mental Health:


  • Increases concentration and focus.
    It guides us to achieve objectives.
  • Provides greater clarity of perception and discernment.
  • Increases the level of individual and group consciousness.
  • Increases the level of satisfaction and personal confidence.
  • It connects us with our internal source of self-motivation.
  • Train for emotional management.
  • Reduces impulsivity.
  • It makes us more empathetic, compassionate, and equanimous.
  • Improves communication by encouraging active listening and assertive response.
  • Improves resilience, strengthening us in the face of adversity.
  • Improves management of unforeseen events and conflicts.
  • Stimulates lateral thinking and creativity.
    It helps us manage change.

For Mental Health:

  • Increased self-pity
  • Stress reductio
  • Emotional regulation
  • Improved self-awareness
  • Reduction of anxiety symptoms
  • Greater well-being
  • Stress management

Improved Psychological Health

Practicing mindfulness meditation helps reduce negative emotions and thoughts while promoting positive emotions by targeting the area of the brain responsible for emotional regulation. Scientists are increasingly investigating mindfulness as a type of positive psychology because of the immense benefits it has on mood disorders.
Behavioral research has found that practicing mindfulness meditation can be a great way to manage stress while increasing compassion, focus, empathy, patience, energy, and happiness.
An internal study published in the mindfulness journal PLOS ONE found that ten days of mindfulness meditation at Headspace reduced stress by 14%.
Through regular practice, you will develop deeper mindfulness skills.
The role of mindfulness plays an important role in emotional relationships and responses to relationship stress, as you learn to avoid being overly reactive.
Practice meditation and mindfulness frequently for the best results.