Shamash Alidina is the international bestselling author of Mindfulness for Dummies and The Mindful Way Through Stress. He has trained extensively at Bangor University, the Center for Mindfulness and with teachers such as Jon Kabat-Zinn and Ajahn Brahm. He spends most of his time training mindfulness teachers, cultivating community and curating events that embody mindfulness, kindfulness and playfulness - his favourite values.

Shamash has a passion for coaching people to live in the present moment in a calm and focused way, leading to greater health and wellbeing. He also trains practitioners in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This cutting edge approach skilfully combines acceptance, flexible mindfulness, values and committed action to help people live a rich and meaningful life.

Explore a 7-day course, meditations and daily practices with Shamash Alidina, the international bestselling author of Mindfulness for Dummies. 

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A guided meditation to help you feel more grounded and present. Observe the thoughts and emotions, whilst centering in the here and now, untouched by them.

Be the Mountain Meditation

This meditation helps you to step back and be free from your challenging thoughts. Just like the sky is unaffected by whatever weather passes through.

You are the Sky Meditation

This bodyscan meditation emphasises kindness and compassion towards your body. Ideal for getting out of your head and to help ease your stress and anxiety.

Kindful Body Scan

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Is the feeling of anxiety normal? Shamash shares an important lesson.

How Much Anxiety Is Normal?

Do you ever feel like anxiety is a bad thing? Shamash offers some healthy perspectives on anxiety. 

Is Anxiety Always a Bad Thing?

Having a racing mind at night is very common. Shamash shares some personal experiences on how he works with turning off his mind in the evening. 

I Can’t “Turn Off My Mind” at Night, How Do I Do That?

Would you like to soothe yourself with your breath? Shamash shares some breathing techniques to ease anxiety. 

Does Breathing Help Anxiety?

At what point should you seek out professional help for anxiety? Shamash shares some guidance and what kind of support to expect.

When Is the Right Time To Seek Professional Help?

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Shamash introduces you to a new way of relating with anxiety. 

Welcome Message From Shamash Alidina

Shamash shares his personal story and how these materials will help you build a healthy relationship with anxiety. 

Shamash Introduces Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety

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Join Shamash and Melli as they explore Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety.

Melli & Shamash Explore Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety

In this interview, Shamash shares how to create a strong foundation for your mindfulness practice and advice for those who are just starting up a home meditation practice.

Practical Tips on Being More Mindful

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Shamash is the best-selling author of Mindfulness for Dummies (2010) and co-founder of the Museum of Happiness in London. 

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