Mindfulness classes in the Central Park of La Cañada – Paterna
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637 119 312
Fred Giraud
Facilitator, Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor
We invite you to participate in our Mindfulness classes in La Cañada (Paterna), an activity designed to find calm, improve concentration and reduce stress in contact with nature.
Every week we meet in the Central Park of La Cañada, a quiet and accessible environment where you can learn meditation techniques, conscious breathing and gentle movement. No previous experience is required: just the desire to take care of yourself and enjoy a moment of serenity.
Mindfulness in the open air
Practical information
📍 Place: Parque Central de La Cañada (Paterna).
📅 Day: Every Wednesday.
⏰ Time: 9h30 in the morning.
🎟️ First class free, no obligation.
✅ Bring mat or cushion / water.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and aware of your thoughts and emotions, which allows you to better manage your feelings and improve your daily attention and well-being.
Benefits of mindfulness
Mindfulness offers great benefits for emotional and mental well-being.
Stress and anxiety reduction
Mindfulness allows you to focus on the present, which reduces stress related to worries about the future or the past.
Improving mental health
Mindfulness can reduce symptoms of depression and improve emotional stability, which is crucial at a time when personal losses or physical changes can lead to psychological distress.
Cognitive enhancement
Practising mindfulness promotes attention and concentration, helping to preserve memory and other cognitive functions, which is essential to combat age-related cognitive decline.
Improved quality of life
Mindfulness teaches enjoyment of the present, which can be especially beneficial for those facing chronic illnesses or conditions that limit their autonomy.
Building emotional resilience
Older adults who practice mindfulness are better able to adapt to the physical and emotional changes of ageing, such as retirement or bereavement, strengthening their ability to cope.
Improved sleep
Mindfulness can help combat insomnia and improve sleep quality. Mindfulness techniques teach you to relax and let go of worries, which facilitates a more restful sleep.
Improving self-care
Mindfulness teaches people to become more aware of their physical and emotional needs, allowing them to take better care of themselves, paying attention to their overall health and well-being.
Chronic pain reduction
Studies have shown that mindfulness helps reduce the perception of pain in people with chronic conditions, such as arthritis. By practising mindfulness, patients can change their relationship with pain, making it more manageable.
Increased mobility
The combination of mindfulness and gentle exercise, such as mindful yoga, can improve flexibility and balance, which reduces the risk of falls and improves overall mobility.
Social connection
Participating in group mindfulness programmes encourages social interaction, which is essential for combating loneliness and improving emotional well-being.