Blog | Christoph Spiessens

Beyond Hot Chocolate and Crystals… In a World of “mindful everything,” What -really- Happens During an 8-Week Mindfulness Course?

First of all, there is no consensus in the psychological literature on the definition of mindfulness or its mechanisms. However, the...

A Common Misconception About Mindfulness Meditation

“Positive vibes only.” Yes, there are many forms of #meditation that can make you feel good. But this is not the aim of Mindfulness...

How Can Mindfulness Meditation Actually Reduce Stress?

It might sound surprising, but despite the vast evidence base for the effectiveness of Mindfulness, there is no consensus in the...

One Day at a Time (video)

Got 4 minutes? I’ve made something for you. A message that could be useful right now. (Sound on.) The footage is from a trip to Provence...

Christoph was a guest on the Meditation Inspiration podcast

Podcast host Katie Austin and I discuss practical meditation, spiritual bypassing, normalising the experience of anxiety, and how...

MINDFULNESS FAQ'S

My Little Secret

Explore Your Ikigai – Purpose Beyond the Venn Diagram

“Mindfulness? Are you kidding? The last place I want to be is the present moment!”

Loving-Kindness Meditation and the Relevance for Suicide Prevention