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Mynd will bring mindfulness to you

Mindfulness has developed into a fashionable word within the wellbeing industry. 

Mindfulness meditation apps like Headspace have soared from 1 million downloads in 2014 to 65 million in 2020.

Also, there's been an explosion in the field of mindfulness research with 147 publications produced in 2010 growing to a staggering 1,153 in 2020. 

Studies have revealed mindfulness can improve focus, productivity and sleep, plus help deal with common mental health problems like depression, anxiety and stress. Mental health issues though in the workplace continue to rise. Mynd's research shows in the UK:

17.9 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2019/20.

828,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety (new or longstanding) in 2019/20.

Also, a loss in working days causes a loss in business revenue. According to the WHO the estimated cost of depression and anxiety to the global economy is US$1 trillion per year in lost productivity.

It seems implementing mental health interventions like mindfulness is a superb solution for individuals and businesses. But Mynd's research also revealed the number one barrier for people interested in meditation is finding the time. What can we do about this?

Mynd has developed a unique concept to address this issue. They have designed and created a bespoke mobile meditation space that brings guided mindfulness sessions to workplaces. 

Mynd's qualified mindfulness teachers guide short sessions allowing individuals to fit a practice into their busy working day. 

Away from any unnecessary distractions, this is a perfect environment to take a pause and help reset the mind. On-the-go meditation is at the core of Mynd. It means being able to practise mindfulness wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

Mynd was founded by Andrew Swiney. His passion for mindfulness began back in 2012 when he was struggling with anxiety. It became an invaluable tool that helped him through a difficult time and he has practised it ever since. 

Over the past six years Andrew has worked as a teacher and during lockdown he introduced short online meditation sessions for his pupils before the day started. 

This inspired Andrew to create a mindfulness business concept and after a year of planning and research, Mynd was born.

Andrew said: “I wanted mindfulness to be accessible and to give individuals the chance to learn and practise in a calm, inviting space.

“I thought, if we built a mobile meditation studio this would be the ideal solution.”

The Mynd mindfulness sessions are the ideal option to support individual wellbeing so visit their website at www.mynd.uk and book your free trial.