About
Slow Space is an inclusive space for mindfulness and meditation practice. On and offline - in Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia.
My name is Lauren and learning to meditate has been the most important skill I have learned so far in my life. My own journey with meditation began in 2018 when I was suffering from very poor mental health. I feel that meditation is the most practical and accessible way for all humans to keep a healthy mind, resilient body and open heart. This is the gift I have received from my own practice.
In 2022 I completed certification to teach and guide mindfulness and meditation through ACMM. My wish is to help you build a lasting meditation practice and to support you to take happiness and peace into your own hands.
At Slow Space, we use a contemporary understanding of mindfulness and approaches to teaching which are consistent with modern living. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome to join.
Mindfulness and Meditation
In the Buddhist tradition it is said that “life is suffering” due to being caught in a cycle of constant craving pleasant experiences and having aversion to unpleasant experiences. In modern terms this can be understood as being stuck on autopilot, the feeling of not being truly present.
In my own experience I have come to realise that without paying close and curious attention to how I react to thoughts, emotions, or a external situations, my suffering increases exponentially.
Mindfulness and meditation offer a very practical training which helps you develop a flexible and adaptable mind. For some, a meditation practice may be the first time you see how your mind works and how much you are in a state of ‘suffering’.
Mindfulness is to train your awareness to be in the present moment without judgement towards what is happening. When your state of mind comes off autopilot, only then can you open to a new way of being and new possibilities.
While reading this is giving you an idea of what mindfulness is, your direct experience with the practice that will give you the best understanding.
“An unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates
We can all build a buddha brain
There is emerging research in neuroscience, which tells us the brains default mode of operation is mind wandering. Our default state of mind is a rumination of thoughts of past and future that may not represent what is actually happening for us right now. This is said to affect our ability to feel satisfied with our lives and attributes to an unhappy mind. Both the Buddha and modern science suggest that the missing piece to lasting happiness is our ability to live with true presence, with mindfulness.
How do we build a buddha brain? It takes time, patience and some discipline to master the skill of meditation. It’s not a “quick fix” and we can’t expect an overnight transformation. The good news with joy, happiness and peace is that these qualities are our natural state. Our practice is to willingly walk the path back home to ease and freedom.
Recent Scientific studies tell us that mindfulness can significantly reduce physiological and pyschological pain we experience. “Mindfulness creates psychological distance between an individuals perception of a stressful stimulus and the resulting response, such as thoughts, actions and speech” (Chui, P. L. (2021). Mindful breathing: effects of a five-minute practice on perceived stress and mindfulness among patients with cancer. Number 2/April 2021, 25(2), 174-180.)
With time our practice gifts us the realisation that every aspect of our life is precious and worth paying attention to.
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Find out more about the practical elements of mindfulness by joining the weekly in-person class or setup a 1:1 practice consultation.
Slow Space is an inclusive space for mindfulness and meditation practice. On and offline - in Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia.
My name is Lauren and learning to meditate has been the most important skill I have learned so far in my life. My own journey with meditation began in 2018 when I was suffering from very poor mental health. I feel that meditation is the most practical and accessible way for all humans to keep a healthy mind, resilient body and open heart. This is the gift I have received from my own practice.
In 2022 I completed certification to teach and guide mindfulness and meditation through ACMM. My wish is to help you build a lasting meditation practice and to support you to take happiness and peace into your own hands.
At Slow Space, we use a contemporary understanding of mindfulness and approaches to teaching which are consistent with modern living. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome to join.
Mindfulness and Meditation
In the Buddhist tradition it is said that “life is suffering” due to being caught in a cycle of constant craving pleasant experiences and having aversion to unpleasant experiences. In modern terms this can be understood as being stuck on autopilot, the feeling of not being truly present.
In my own experience I have come to realise that without paying close and curious attention to how I react to thoughts, emotions, or a external situations, my suffering increases exponentially.
Mindfulness and meditation offer a very practical training which helps you develop a flexible and adaptable mind. For some, a meditation practice may be the first time you see how your mind works and how much you are in a state of ‘suffering’.
Mindfulness is to train your awareness to be in the present moment without judgement towards what is happening. When your state of mind comes off autopilot, only then can you open to a new way of being and new possibilities.
While reading this is giving you an idea of what mindfulness is, your direct experience with the practice that will give you the best understanding.
“An unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates
We can all build a buddha brain
There is emerging research in neuroscience, which tells us the brains default mode of operation is mind wandering. Our default state of mind is a rumination of thoughts of past and future that may not represent what is actually happening for us right now. This is said to affect our ability to feel satisfied with our lives and attributes to an unhappy mind. Both the Buddha and modern science suggest that the missing piece to lasting happiness is our ability to live with true presence, with mindfulness.
How do we build a buddha brain? It takes time, patience and some discipline to master the skill of meditation. It’s not a “quick fix” and we can’t expect an overnight transformation. The good news with joy, happiness and peace is that these qualities are our natural state. Our practice is to willingly walk the path back home to ease and freedom.
Recent Scientific studies tell us that mindfulness can significantly reduce physiological and pyschological pain we experience. “Mindfulness creates psychological distance between an individuals perception of a stressful stimulus and the resulting response, such as thoughts, actions and speech” (Chui, P. L. (2021). Mindful breathing: effects of a five-minute practice on perceived stress and mindfulness among patients with cancer. Number 2/April 2021, 25(2), 174-180.)
With time our practice gifts us the realisation that every aspect of our life is precious and worth paying attention to.
Find out more about the practical elements of mindfulness by joining the weekly in-person class or setup a 1:1 practice consultation.