Mindful in Gothenburg

During the summer there is an opportunity to try different types of training at The Garden Society of Gothenburg. Some Fridays between 11-12 you can take part in Qigong on the lawn in front of the Palm House. The class is free of charge so it is perfect for if you want to try something new. 💚 Qigong is an ancient Chinese training form. Simply put, Qigong means "to move energy". I have now tested Qigong on two occasions and like it very much. It gives both time for self-compassion and mindfulness. I feel pleasantly calm and happy afterwards. Barefoot we stand with our feet in the grass with a good grounded contact. 🌱 The Qigong class has soft and slow repetitive movements where you work with mindful breathing. I achieve a nice flow where I can land in my body and slow down my thoughts. There is no talking and no music, but I really like the silence and the sense of it. Towards the end, we practise balance and concentration followed by self-massage, where you massage the enti...

Mindful eating is a way of slowing down and paying attention to food habits. Learn to recognise why you eat, when you eat, what you eat and how you eat. Are you nourishing the body or the mind? The thought is to make active choices. By mindful eating you can learn to nourish body and soul and find a healthier way of eating. Start positive rituals around cooking and eating, such as preparations and creativity around the presentation of the meals. Sitting down with no distractions and taking the time to appreciate when we eat our meals, whether it is by ourselves or with our loved ones. 🙏 Att äta medvetet är ett sätt att sakta ned och uppmärksamma matvanor. Att lära sig att känna igen varför du äter, när du äter, vad du äter och hur du äter. Ger du näring åt kroppen eller sinnet? Tanken är att göra aktiva val. Genom att äta medvetet kan du lära dig att ge näring till kropp och själ och hitta ett hälsosammare sätt att äta. Starta positiva ritualer runt matlagning och ätande, som til...