In mindfulness practice this is about opening to things as they are rather than striving for something else.

Surrender all effort, surrender into the sensation, surrender completely. It is one these phrases yoga and meditation teachers use frequently. What exactly does it mean and feel like to surrender in yoga or meditation practice? What wisdom is implied in the invitation to surrender? ... See more

If you live in the West Yorkshire area, you may be interested in these 2 mindfulness retreats. For more information and to apply, go to https://www.mindfulness-secular-retreats.org.uk/.

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If you have marketing and communications experience and are looking for a home-based, part-time work, then you may be interested in applying to be our next Marketing and Communications Lead. For more information about this role and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.mindfulness-network.org/work-for-us/. The deadline for applications is Friday 14 June at 5pm. ... See more

So you've completed an 8-week mindfulness course and are wondering what's next? Two of our retreats are ideal for anyone who's never been on a retreat before.

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The future of mindfulness research at the University of Oxford has been secured with a new endowed professorship

A generous gift from The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation has enabled the creation of a new Professorship in Mindfulness and Psychological Science. The last 50 years has seen enormous progress in treatments for health problems like heart disease. Our work in Oxford aims to contribute to seeing the same progress in treatments for mental health problems like depression. This endowment is fundamental in enabling us to continue this programme of work.

It is a privilege to be the first Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford. Through the Oxford Mindfulness Centre (OMC) – established in 20018 by my friend and colleague Mark Williams– we combine ancient wisdom with rigorous contemporary science to better understand the potential of mindfulness for improving health and wellbeing. My fortcoming book with Christina Feldman – Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom meets Modern Psychology – articulates this synthesis. Our research in Oxford is now undertaking major studies into the promise of mindfulness in young people and starting to explore its potential in a range of different contexts, including workplaces, the criminal justive system and sport.

Sir John Ritblat from The Family Foundation says: ‘By encouraging a greater awareness of the present moment, mindfulness has the potential to significantly improve the health and wellbeing of those who practice it. We are delighted to partner with the University of Oxford in endowing The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation Professorship of Mindfulness and Psychological Science, and hope our support will enable the Oxford Mindfulness Centre to lead the world into a new era of human health.’

The foundation’s gift has been supplemented with further funding from the University, thus enabling the permanent endowment of the post.

You can read more about our research work here: https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/research/mindfulness
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