Mindfullypresent

27/08/2026

Delighted to be invited to deliver a session of Beginners Tai Chi at the beautiful Dundonald Castle! Free event, but booking is essential, see poster for booking info 😊🏰💕

04/08/2026

Action for Happiness calendar here!😊

We all have the power to make someone’s day a little brighter. A thoughtful message, a helping hand or a moment of real listening make a bigger difference than we realise. And caring for others does us good too 💞

https://actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-august

15/07/2026

Great meeting last night, so many interesting ideas can't wait to see how it all develops😊
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30/03/2026

Course complete! Well done to everyone who took part, you've been a lovely group 😊

12/03/2026

02/03/2026

Looking forward to our week 3 session tonight, bring your yoga mats if you have them, if not we have some spares 😊

25/02/2026

Meditation may do more than simply reduce stress. Researchers at Harvard University studied participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program and performed brain scans before and after the course. The findings suggested measurable changes in gray matter density in regions associated with memory, learning, self awareness, and emotional regulation.

The study, led by neuroscientist **Sara Lazar**, also reported reduced gray matter density in the amygdala, a region involved in stress and fear responses. These changes were correlated with participants’ reported stress reduction. While this does not mean meditation “rebuilds” the brain overnight, it supports the concept of neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to adapt structurally and functionally in response to experience. The results highlight how consistent mental training can influence brain structure over time, though effects vary between individuals.