<p>In this episode, recorded live during a guided meditation class in Bromley, Robert explores what mindfulness really is—and why it's far more than a stress reduction technique.</p><p>We look at how the mind automatically creates narratives about the past or future and how a single thought can derail our day—unless we spot it early. Mindfulness meditation is the training ground for that awareness.</p><h3>What You'll Learn</h3><ul><li>Mindfulness is noticing the present moment without getting lost in mental narratives about the past or the future.</li><li>The practice trains your subconscious to alert you when your attention has wandered, giving you a choice about where to focus.</li><li>Stress reduction and relaxation are side effects of becoming aware of your internal state.</li><li>You learn that you are the observer of thoughts—recognising this neutralises the intensity of inner narratives and mental movies.</li><li>Connection isn't something to seek. It's what emerges when we break the cycle of distraction and mental chatter.</li></ul><p>The session then moves into a guided journey through focused-attention, calmness, and open-awareness meditations—simple yet powerful practices you can return to anytime.</p><h3>📣 About The Meditation Course</h3><p>The Meditation Course is delivered as four live, online group-guided meditation classes each week via <a href="https://meditationcourse.live">meditationcourse.live</a></p><p>The course teaches practical, science-based practices to retrain your mind for resilience, focus, calmness, and connection.</p><h3>🔗 Resources &amp; Links</h3><ul><li>Join a live class → <a href="https://meditationcourse.live">meditationcourse.live</a></li><li>Follow on social channels for daily micro-learning posts</li><li>Explore upcoming retreats and courses</li></ul><h3>📌 If You Liked This Episode</h3><ul><li>Share it with someone who feels "too busy to meditate"</li><li>Try practising the guided section daily for a week</li><li>Listen to our Mindful Walking - Guided Mindful Walk episode (most popular so far)</li></ul>

The Meditation Course Podcast

Robert Mitchell

Mindfulness Meditation Explained

NOV 30, 202551 MIN
The Meditation Course Podcast

Mindfulness Meditation Explained

NOV 30, 202551 MIN

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<p>In this episode, recorded live during a guided meditation class in Bromley, Robert explores what mindfulness really is—and why it's far more than a stress reduction technique.</p><p>We look at how the mind automatically creates narratives about the past or future and how a single thought can derail our day—unless we spot it early. Mindfulness meditation is the training ground for that awareness.</p><h3>What You'll Learn</h3><ul><li>Mindfulness is noticing the present moment without getting lost in mental narratives about the past or the future.</li><li>The practice trains your subconscious to alert you when your attention has wandered, giving you a choice about where to focus.</li><li>Stress reduction and relaxation are side effects of becoming aware of your internal state.</li><li>You learn that you are the observer of thoughts—recognising this neutralises the intensity of inner narratives and mental movies.</li><li>Connection isn't something to seek. It's what emerges when we break the cycle of distraction and mental chatter.</li></ul><p>The session then moves into a guided journey through focused-attention, calmness, and open-awareness meditations—simple yet powerful practices you can return to anytime.</p><h3>📣 About The Meditation Course</h3><p>The Meditation Course is delivered as four live, online group-guided meditation classes each week via <a href="https://meditationcourse.live">meditationcourse.live</a></p><p>The course teaches practical, science-based practices to retrain your mind for resilience, focus, calmness, and connection.</p><h3>🔗 Resources &amp; Links</h3><ul><li>Join a live class → <a href="https://meditationcourse.live">meditationcourse.live</a></li><li>Follow on social channels for daily micro-learning posts</li><li>Explore upcoming retreats and courses</li></ul><h3>📌 If You Liked This Episode</h3><ul><li>Share it with someone who feels "too busy to meditate"</li><li>Try practising the guided section daily for a week</li><li>Listen to our Mindful Walking - Guided Mindful Walk episode (most popular so far)</li></ul>