Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 6:
Doing Mode and Being Mode

Theme of Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 6

We spend most of our lives operating out of our heads, which is necessary at times, but we often get stuck in our heads and caught up in our thoughts This pulls us out of a mindful awareness of the present moment and leads to worrying, dwelling, ruminating, and just over-thinking in general. In this session, we'll explore how to get out of our heads, step out of the realm of thinking and doing, and instead, just being.

Agenda for Lesson 6

1. The Body Scan in Silence
 
2. Home Practice Review
 
3. Doing Mode and Being Mode
 
4. Mindful Movement: Stretch and Breath
 
5. Home Practice

Worksheets

You can download or print off the worksheets we'll be using this session in advance in PDF or Word format. Links for the worksheets are also included at the relevant part of each lesson, so you'll be able to download or open them then if you prefer.

Other Materials

• A notebook for any notes you may wish to make
 
• For the Body Scan mindfulness meditation, you'll need a place where you can lie comfortably on your back, preferably on the floor (perhaps on a mat or blanket), along with a pillow to support your head, and another pillow or rolled-up towel for underneath your knees
 
• For the Stretch and Breath, you'll need a a clear space where you can do some stretching standing up, and a place for a sitting meditation