* The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing!
* You are not paying attention!
* Were you listening to me?
* You seem really spaced out!
When our bodies and minds are synchronized and working in unison, we are more attentive to our surroundings and thus more effective and flexible in dealing with day-to-day activities.
"Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally." Jon Kabat-Zinn
BMAP (Body Mind Awareness Program) combines two respected disciplines – Mindfulness Training & Alexander Technique which aim at improvement in quality of life and performance everyday activities and specialized application to the fields of education, health, business and the performing arts. It offers complementary support in –
Emotional skills
Identifying and labeling feelings
Expressing feelings
Assessing the intensity of feelings
Managing feelings
Controlling impulses
Reducing stress
Knowing the difference between feelings and actions
Cognitive Skills
Self-Talk–Conducting an inner dialogue as a way to cope with a topic or challenge or reinforce one's own behavior
Reading and interpreting social cues–for example, recognizing social influences on behavior and seeing oneself in the perspective of the larger community
Using steps for problem-solving and decision making–for instance, controlling impulses, setting goals, identifying alternative actions, anticipating consequences
Understanding the perspective of others
Understanding the behavioral norms (what is and is not acceptable behavior)
A positive attitude towards life
Self-awareness–for example, developing realistic expectations about oneself
Behavioral Skills
Non-verbal–Communicating through eye contact, facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and so on
Verbal–making clear requests, responding effectively to criticism, resisting negative influences, listening to others, helping others, participating in positive peer groups
