In this guided meditation, we practice watching our thoughts mindfully. Mindfulness of thinking can help us learn to create some distance from our thoughts, reminding us that we don’t have to believe everything we think—a practice that can support us in times of stress and anxiety.
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In this 20-minute video, we focus on movement and breath for relaxation and rest. We explore slower-moving movements and stillness to help our minds and bodies find ease. For this practice, you’ll need a chair. This video features Rochelle Miller, New Leaf Foundation Senior Program Facilitator and Teaching Coordinator. Your generosity and support help us carry
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Join Rochelle for 30 minutes of mindfulness-based movement that focuses on balancing and strengthening. You’ll need to wear non-slip shoes or, if you have one, use a yoga mat. Rochelle is a Senior Program Facilitator and Teaching Coordinator at New Leaf Foundation. Your generosity and support help us carry out the important work we do and
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Our brains are hard-wired to focus on the negative which can sometimes limit our ability to notice and enjoy even small moments of peace or happiness. Bringing a little attention to what we are thankful for can help us to get out of negative patterns and thinking. It’s not about pretending everything is good, but seeing
What is this mindfulness everyone’s talking about? In this infographic handout, we define mindfulness using straightforward language, explain what mindfulness is and isn’t, outline some benefits, and share a few simple practices. Download the handout in colour (PDF) or a print-ready version (PDF).
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In this activity, we invite you to create your own personalized self-care plan. Consider how you can take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. Who might help you? What actions can you take? Write at least 3 ideas into each box. See if you can commit to doing at least one thing from each
Counting the length of your breaths can help to build focus and clear your mind of distracting or stressful thoughts. In this exercise, we bring focus to gently lengthening the exhales by breathing out for twice as long as the inhales. Please note, you may choose to breathe at your own speed if that’s more comfortable.
In the Riding the Wave activity, we take time to reflect on the stresses in our day and the tools we have available to support our bodies and minds during stressful times. Download the Activity Sheet (PDF)
In the Rose, Thorn, Bud activity, we take time to reflect on the ups and downs we experience each day. While it can sometimes be easy for our attention to focus mostly on the toughest moments of our week, this activity helps us find a balance of noticing parts of our day that are positive and
Join Rochelle for 15-minutes of yoga-based movement that focuses on building strength. Rochelle is a Senior Program Facilitator and Teaching Coordinator at New Leaf Foundation. Yoga and mindful movement practices require physical exertion that may be strenuous and, as with any physical exercise, may cause physical injury. New Leaf Foundation is not responsible for any risks,
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