Mindfulness
Mindfulness at Mirha
At Mirha we offer comprehensive mindfulness training to help you improve your mental and physical well-being.Â
Our experts are dedicated to providing science-based techniques to help you reduce stress, manage anxiety, and cope better with the challenges of everyday life.Â
Mindfulness can be applied in various fields such as perinatal care, sexology, and burnout prevention.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness or full awareness means focusing your attention in a particular way, namely intentionally, in the present moment, without value judgement on our experienced experience.Â
This concept, introduced by Jon Kabat-Zinn, involves acceptance of both pleasant and unpleasant events.Â
Acceptance teaches us to take events as they happen and without judgement in the present moment
Applications
Mindfulness can be applied in various ways and situations to improve your life:
Perineal pain
This can help reduce the perception of pain and cope better with discomfort.
Sexology
It helps people to be more in the moment, which can lead to a better sexual experience and reduction of sexual dysfunctions.
Burnout Prevention
Studies show that mindfulness training can significantly reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing
Perinatal care
Mindfulness can help manage stress and physical and mental pain during this period. A systematic review shows that expectant mother participation in mindfulness sessions is associated with moderate to strong reductions in perinatal anxiety
Scientific Substantiation of Mindfulness
The effectiveness of mindfulness has been thoroughly studied and is supported by a growing body of scientific research. These studies show that mindfulness can offer significant benefits for both mental and physical health.Â
From reducing stress and anxiety to improving cognitive skills and relationships, the positive effects of mindfulness are diverse and well-documented.
Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Mindfulness has proven to be effective in reducing stress and anxiety. By becoming aware of your breathing and thoughts without judgement, you can achieve a state of calm and tranquillity.Â
This process helps reduce physiological responses to stress, such as increased heart rate and muscle tension.Â
Studies have shown that mindfulness-based interventions such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) are effective in reducing stress levels and anxiety (Verywell Mind) (NIH News in Health).
In addition, research shows that mindfulness can help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety-related conditions (Psychology Today).

Improving Emotional Regulation
Mindfulness helps people cope better with negative emotions by accepting them rather than suppressing them. This can lead to better emotional regulation and a reduction in depressive symptoms.Â
Through mindfulness, you learn to observe your emotions without getting sucked into them, which helps you to be less reactive and more in control of your emotions (Verywell Mind).Â
Research shows that mindfulness can reduce activity in the part of the brain responsible for emotions, the amygdala, leading to improved emotional stability (Psychology Today).

Improving Cognitive Skills
Mindfulness promotes cognitive flexibility, allowing you to switch better between tasks and focus your attention despite distractions. It also helps improve short-term memory by reducing proactive interference.Â
Studies have shown that mindfulness can change the structure and function of the brain, particularly in areas related to memory and learning, such as the hippocampus (Verywell Mind) (Psychology Today).Â
These improvements in cognitive skills can contribute to better problem solving and increased efficiency in daily tasks.

Improving Relationships
Mindfulness can also contribute to better relationships by promoting empathy, compassion and acceptance of one's partner. This leads to higher relationship satisfaction and better communication.Â
Research shows that people who practise mindfulness are more likely to be patient and understanding towards their partners, contributing to a harmonious relationship (Verywell Mind).Â
Mindfulness-Based Relationship Enhancement (MBRE) is a specific approach that uses mindfulness to improve relationship satisfaction and intimacy (Psychology Today).

Physical Health
Mindfulness is not only good for the mind, but also for the body. It can help relieve symptoms of chronic diseases such as back pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Mindfulness promotes a healthy lifestyle by improving eating habits and physical activity.Â
Studies show that mindfulness can help reduce binge eating and emotional eating by making you more aware of your eating habits and your body's signals (NIH News in Health).Â
In addition, mindfulness can help improve immunity and speed up recovery from illness or surgery (Psychology Today).

Integrating mindfulness into your daily life can have significant benefits for your mental and physical well-being. Whether you start with a few minutes a day or join a comprehensive mindfulness course, consistency is key. Mindfulness can help you achieve a deeper sense of calm, contentment and well-being, and better prepare you to face life's challenges.
At Mirha we offer professional guidance and training in mindfulness, tailored to your specific needs and goals. Contact us today and discover how mindfulness can change your life.
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