Hi everyone 👋 it’s lovely to be here and be part of this amazing community I’m new to the community and yesterday I joined Amanda’s guided meditation for the first time and I felt truly at one and more self aware and more regulated and aligned during the meditation it truly was an amazing new experience for me and definitely something I need to share with you all and I know I now need to practise meditation and mindfulness on a regular basis to further help me on my own personal development journey and I would also love to try hypnosis to help me overcome obstacles in my life that don’t serve me to. A little bit about me TRIGGER WARNING : so I have suffered with very bad mental health for years and suffered with anxiety low mood and low self esteem and lacked in confidence and motivation and self sabotaging tendencies with over eating and smoking and vaping for years and I have also experienced a complete loss of identity and also suffered with suicidal thoughts which all stemmed from my childhood trauma and abuse and unprocessed and unhealed trauma and I ended up attracting more of the same into my adult life always needing to go back for the same help from the mental health services but the same lessons always repeated themselves until I learned the lesson they were teaching me I knew I needed to do something different to set myself free from mental health struggles and to refind myself my identity and a sense of hope and use what I have gone through to help others so what I’ve went through wasn’t for nothing and heal through helping other people whilst working on my own self development since I have started my self development journey back in July last year the universe has guided me to the right path and direction of good positive energy people who have been able to offer me inspiration and wisdom on my journey and been able to give me the correct help I have very much needed iam still.very much on my healing journey still but I know I have the right people by my side and in my corner which has gave me meaning and purpose and a sense of hope and inspiration and motivation to help other people who struggle with mental health and iam working towards becoming a mental heath coach in the future and I have already shared two speeches about my story at two different events and iam also writing a book 📕 too because I believe there is not enough resources to help people and people are not getting the help they need quickly enough and with more accessible services and better resources just like this community Amanda joy I believe more people can be helped I believe this is why the universe has guided me here to this community and too Amanda joy and I feel truly blessed to be here on my own personal development and healing journey so thank you for having me be part of something truly amazing and special from the bottom of my heart thank you for everything you do here in the community for people amazing 🫶❤️ ps if you’d like you can follow me on instagram under Healing after trauma and I’m also on Facebook under Sandra Henton thank you for reading my very long post 🫶

Exploring Different Types of Meditation: Finding the Practice That Works for You Meditation is often talked about as if it were one single practice, but in reality there are many different ways to meditate. Each style offers something slightly different, and what works beautifully for one person may not feel quite right for another. That’s exactly why this class explores a variety of meditation approaches, giving participants the chance to experiment, learn about the mind, and discover the practices that work best for them. At its heart, meditation is simply a way of understanding the mind and gently guiding it toward greater calm and clarity. Many people begin meditating because they want to reduce stress, sleep better, improve concentration, or feel more emotionally balanced. Interestingly, as people develop a regular meditation practice, these benefits often arise naturally as a side effect of becoming more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Throughout this course we explore several key foundations of meditation, including mindfulness, awareness, and open-heartedness. Together these approaches help us create a balanced relationship with our inner world. Rather than trying to control or suppress thoughts and emotions, meditation helps us learn to observe them with curiosity and patience. One of the core practices we explore is the 7-Point Meditation Posture. This traditional posture brings awareness to different parts of the body, from the grounding of the legs and the alignment of the spine to the softness of the face and the gentle focus of the eyes. When the body is balanced and relaxed, the mind often begins to settle naturally as well. We also practise mindfulness of thought, which teaches us to observe thoughts rather than getting caught up in them. Instead of trying to stop thinking, participants learn to notice when thoughts arise and gently label them, such as planning, remembering, worrying, or imagining. This simple shift helps create space between us and our thoughts, allowing them to soften and pass more easily.

Link for Guided Minds Meditation Class today at 6.30 pm till 7.30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9692249643?pwd=NGl2VWFZWUtLSzNyS1VNN3l0a21hQT09

Over the next few weeks inside the Joyful Mind Community, we’re exploring a powerful 5-week journey into different types of meditation, so you can discover what truly works for you. Each Thursday (6:30–7:30pm), we’ll be practising: 🌿 7 Point Posture Meditation 🌿 Mindfulness of Thought 🌿 Nine-Round Breathing 🌿 Clarity of Mind 🌿 Appreciation of Life 🌿 Dedication Practice Why explore different styles? Because: ✨ Different minds respond to different methods ✨ What works in one season of life may change in another ✨ Meditation isn’t “one size fits all” The benefits of attending regularly: ✔ Reduced stress & anxiety ✔ Improved focus and emotional regulation ✔ Greater self-awareness ✔ Deeper compassion (for yourself and others) ✔ Better sleep ✔ A steadier, calmer nervous system ✔ A sense of belonging and community The meditation sessions are completely free. They run every Thursday 6:30–7:30pm. Come and build your practice in a supported, structured way — not just random meditations, but intentional training of your mind. If you’re ready to reset, refocus and reconnect join us. 💛