LUCC Mindfulness Practices

Mindfulness is the awareness that arises by paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without self-judgment. Practicing mindfulness has many benefits, including reducing stress, improving mental well-being, and enhancing focus and self-awareness.

We are fortunate to be able to offer audio recordings created by April Neufeld, a LUCC Mindfulness Intern from Fall 2023. You can listen to the mindfulness practices here:

Session 1: Anchors of Awareness Practice

This session focuses on building the practice of anchoring awareness in meditation.

Session 2: Internal Rhythms Practice

This session focuses on tuning into the internal rhythms of the body.

Session 3: Here and Now Stone Practice

This practice focuses on the sensory experience of everyday activities or objects. In this example, we use a stone, but you can use any object.

Session 4: Mindfulness of Tea Practice

This practice focuses on the sensory experience of making and drinking tea, but coffee or any other beverage can be used.

Session 5: Mindful Movement Practice

This session focuses on movement as the object of awareness. The practice can be done seated.

Session 6: Body Scan Practice

This session focuses on the sensations and experiences of the body through a body scan.

Session 7: Loving-Kindness for Self and Others Practice

This session focuses on giving kindness and compassion to oneself and others.

Session 8: Energy of Emotions Practice

This session focuses on being with the changing nature of emotions.

Session 9: Gratitude and Appreciation Practice

This session focuses on gratitude and appreciation for oneself and others.