“The word ‘pranayama’, often referred to as alternate breathing, comes from the Sanskrit meaning ‘extension of life force’ or ‘extension of breath’. At times, we are going to have days where we are bombarded with one task after another. This… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Like gratitude, authentic appreciation in the workplace is a realisation that can be nurtured and accessed with daily mindful practice. By and large, people… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Mindfulness (present-moment awareness) is deliberately focusing our attention on our thoughts, emotions, feelings, sensations and mental activity without losing awareness of what is happening… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Remember that success and prosperity come to those who are doing what they love. Success is the shadow of Love.” — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Mindfulness-based practises can help to reduce the risk of burnout although a mindfulness practice alone cannot solely prevent burnout, since doing so requires a… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Compassion is a beautiful grace that releases hate and fearful emotions. Through the power of compassion, when put in delicate circumstances with dysfunctional human… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“The next time you have any disempowering thoughts, quickly expel them.” — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“A worthy prayer is a deliberate intention which has been guided by your heart.” — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“When you can begin to see the similarities between you and your work colleagues in respect of ‘being human’ and the collective challenges we… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“If you know that you crash after major ups, then pause the next time you start to feel excited and take a deep breath… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Through practising body scan awareness meditation, we can greatly reduce the detrimental effects of stress and make our working lives pleasant and enjoyable.” — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Conscious breathing anchors us into the nowness of life and gives us a fresh outlook, no different from how a baby observes reality without… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“The most efficient way to transcend unsettling thoughts is through the life breath. When we bring our full attention to the life breath, it… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“When the weeks have built up with frustration and immense stress and one of your co-workers, a manager or an employee triggers irritation or… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
“Maybe (Taoist story) A classic ancient story illustrates the importance of equanimity and emotional resilience beautifully. Once upon a time, there was a wise… — Christopher Dines Copy Share Image
