Ultimately, it is an empirical question, and everyone is encouraged to find out for themselves how mindfulness may or may not benefit their lives, I can give you the tools, you need to do the practice! All I ask is that you come along with an open mind and a commitment to learning how to live well.
Luckily to help us with the questions, from 1966 to 2021 a massive 16,581 publications on mindfulness were identified, and MBSR has been scientifically shown to be an effective complement to a wide variety of medical and psychological conditions. Below is a partial listing with links to research on some of the possible benefits of mindfulness practice.
Here at the Cabragh Lodge we offer a variety of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction MBSR, Mindfulness-Based Approaches MBA and Compassion retreats, events and courses. The remote and scenic location is perfect for reconnecting with yourself in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Please explore our retreats and events page for more details.
However, mindfulness is not for everyone, no matter what you read on social media. Please Read Here to discover if a mindfulness-based course is right for you at this time.
Please also contact me to discuss any concerns you have so together we can decide if it is the right time for you to take a mindfulness-based course.
You may also like to read THIS article by leaders in the Mindfulness field Ruth Baer and Willen Kuyken that explains more about the three key dimensions of a safe Mindfulness practice.