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 and insightful meditation practice, that helps you navigate any season of your life with ease.
At Slow Space, we use a contemporary understanding of mindfulness practices 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 Buddhist tradition it is said that “life is suffering” due to being caught in a cycle of constantly craving pleasant experiences and having aversion to unpleasant experiences. In modern terms this can be understood as being stuck on autopilot, feeling like you can’t quite catch a breath or stuggling to find relief from the stresses of life.
In my own experience I have come to realise that without paying close attention to how much I am reacting to every thought, emotion, person or situation my suffering increases exponentially.
I really like this quote by Socrates who said “An unexamined life is not worth living”.
Mindfulness and meditation offer a very practical training to guide us home to our true nature, which is a state of flexibility and adaptability to lifes circumstances. It gives you a look into the way your mind works.
Mindfulness is to bring attention deeply into the present moment without judgement. When we break the cycle of autopilot, a few things happen. We regulate our nervous system, we develop more focused attention and we press pause on the momentum of habits and behaviours that keep us feeling stuck. We open to 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.
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 being at the mercy of a busy 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. We water the seeds of our happiness by paying attention to what is happening inside of us and develop a friendly attitude towards emotions, feelings and thoughts. An experienced teacher, guide or psychologist can help you establish a practice suited to you.
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 and insightful meditation practice, that helps you navigate any season of your life with ease.
At Slow Space, we use a contemporary understanding of mindfulness practices 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 Buddhist tradition it is said that “life is suffering” due to being caught in a cycle of constantly craving pleasant experiences and having aversion to unpleasant experiences. In modern terms this can be understood as being stuck on autopilot, feeling like you can’t quite catch a breath or stuggling to find relief from the stresses of life.
In my own experience I have come to realise that without paying close attention to how much I am reacting to every thought, emotion, person or situation my suffering increases exponentially.
I really like this quote by Socrates who said “An unexamined life is not worth living”.
Mindfulness and meditation offer a very practical training to guide us home to our true nature, which is a state of flexibility and adaptability to lifes circumstances. It gives you a look into the way your mind works.
Mindfulness is to bring attention deeply into the present moment without judgement. When we break the cycle of autopilot, a few things happen. We regulate our nervous system, we develop more focused attention and we press pause on the momentum of habits and behaviours that keep us feeling stuck. We open to 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.
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 being at the mercy of a busy 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. We water the seeds of our happiness by paying attention to what is happening inside of us and develop a friendly attitude towards emotions, feelings and thoughts. An experienced teacher, guide or psychologist can help you establish a practice suited to you.
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.