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STARTS WEDNESDAY 6th NOVEMBER 7PM UK TIME for SIX WEEKS: Join Mindsprings for our Reading Group: In Love with the World, where we'll dive into this inspiring book by my teacher, Mingyur Rinpoche. Over a six week period, we'll explore its Buddhist focus on the Bardos of death and everyday life, delving into a few chapters each week through guided questions and friendly discussion. This 60-minute weekly exploration is the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive environment.

Hello! This Thursday 8am UK session offers anyone a chance to experience some Buddhist-flavoured practice. It's ideal for people who are interested in Buddhism but don't know all the jargon. And it's a chance for the Mindsprings community to anchor their dharma practice. There'll be clear instruction each session so anyone can join - even (or especially) complete beginners. We practice for about 30 minutes and then have some time to talk and discuss what's going on. I'll use the last portion of the session to chat about some of the Buddhist ideas and clarify any questions people have.

Hello! This Tuesday 6pm UK session is a chance to plug into the Mindsprings methods for soothing the nervous system and unpicking the mechanisms of anxiety. We'll be practicing body-based techniques, breathworks and energy psychology each week. There'll be clear instruction each session so anyone can join - even (or especially) complete beginners. We practice for about 30 minutes and then have some time to talk and discuss what's going on. Many people find sharing their anxiety a great boon. Come along and finally do something about your shredded nerves.

Thanks for signing up to SleepDeep. Not every recording will work for you so please try them all out when you need them. We're starting with a real knockout practice - the Eye Stretch. Download and let's see if we can get to sleep...

Next time you're awake at 4 am (or whatever is your 'witching' hour) then listen to this - it recaps the Eye Stretch and adds Collar Bone Breathing. Some people find this one much more effective at cutting through those stressful thoughts.

If all else fails this beautiful Buddhist practice often helps me sleep. Reflecting on the millions of people who are sleepless too and taking in their insomnia and sending them restful sleep. Somehow this topsy turvy approach really works.

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