Dr. Soamya Arora

Child Psychologist & Mindfulness Lead

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

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[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

Thank you for moderating the session@Neerup86. It was my pleasure to interact with such an aware and mindful audience. #happinesscurriculumchat #HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

It was indeed a great session.
I would take the opportunity to thank our guest speaker @SoamyaArora
and the wonderful audiences
#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi
@Vithya24469442

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

Mindfulness attitudinal foundation of Mindfulness practice includes being non-judgmental, adopting beginner's mind, Trust, patience, acceptance letting go, non striving, gratitude & generosity.
#Happinesscurriculumchat#HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

The attitude with which you undertake the practice of paying attention and being in the present is crucial. It is the soil in which you cultivate your ability to calm your mind and to relax your body, to focus and to see more clearly.
#Happinesscurriculumchat#HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A4. Practice STOP when you notice you are getting anxious:
S: Stop for a moment,
T: Take a deep breath, notice your in breath and out breath..
O: Observe what is going inside you & outside you
P: Proceed with whatever you were doing.#happinesscurriculumchat #HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Here comes our last question for today @SoamyaArora
Q4. How can Mindfulness be used as a tool during this Pandemic?#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A4. If you find your mind gets busy or anxious, acknowledge it, but then take some time to really ground yourself by focusing on sensations in the body.#happinesscurriculumchat #HappinessDelhi

[Chandan Jha @IamCJha]

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A4. Our Ss R stressed due 2 many reasons during this pandemic. #Mindfulness would give them an anchor to hold on & by practicing this they can be support system to eachother as well.

@SoamyaArora @HappinessDelhi

@SumanRelan @SonaliVermaMT @Ila1576

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A4. Start the day with a Pause: Before you begin the day, check in with your breath, your body, and the sounds around you.
#happinesscurriculumchat #HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Here comes our last question for today @SoamyaArora
Q4. How can Mindfulness be used as a tool during this Pandemic?#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A3. The changes in the brain helps in improving attention, concentration, reasoning ability, regulating emotions better, building empathy & contributes to one's well-being.#Happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi https://t.co/E8YHjNBEzg

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A3. Research shows that regular practice increases the neuroplasticity of the brain.(It is the ability of the brain to form new neural connections). #Happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi https://t.co/E8YHjNBEzg

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A3. Once in a week -30 minutes, students practice mindfulness.
And, everyday at the beginning & closure of happiness class. Students practice regular mindful check in & check out.
Mindful breathing is one of the core practice. #Happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi https://t.co/E8YHjNBEzg

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A2. Mindfulness can be practiced anytime & anywhere. #Happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Let's move to our next question...@SoamyaArora
Q2. What is the difference between Mindfulness and Meditation?
#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A2. Mindfulness refers to informal practice of present moment awareness that can be applied to daily life situations. It is a way of being actively aware of what you are doing while you are doing it.#Happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Let's move to our next question...@SoamyaArora
Q2. What is the difference between Mindfulness and Meditation?
#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A2. Mindfulness includes open and focused attention. It emphasizes training in being alert and receptive to whatever happens from moment to moment.#Happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Let's move to our next question...@SoamyaArora
Q2. What is the difference between Mindfulness and Meditation?
#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A2. In meditation, attention is typically focused on a single point, such as word (mantra)..it is kind of formal practice. #Happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Let's move to our next question...@SoamyaArora
Q2. What is the difference between Mindfulness and Meditation?
#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A1. The purpose of practicing mindfulness is not getting rid of thoughts or emptying your mind. It is simply being aware of whatever is happening moment by moment with curiosity, openness and acceptance.#happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Welcome @SoamyaArora
We are curios to know about Mindfulness
Our first question is
Q1 What is Mindfulness?#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A1. Mindulness -noticing what's happening inside you to make sense of outside of you with kindness & openness.#happinesscurriculumchat
#@HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Welcome @SoamyaArora
We are curios to know about Mindfulness
Our first question is
Q1 What is Mindfulness?#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A 1. Mindfulness simply means being here and now. It is purposefully paying attention to your current experiences such as thoughts, feelings, bodily sensation and the external environment without any judgment and criticism.#happinesscurriculumchat
#HappinessDelhi

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Welcome @SoamyaArora
We are curios to know about Mindfulness
Our first question is
Q1 What is Mindfulness?#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A1. Because of this inner busyness which s going on almost all the time, we often miss out on living in the present. Most importantly, it can be very taxing & detrimental to our health.

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Welcome @SoamyaArora
We are curios to know about Mindfulness
Our first question is
Q1 What is Mindfulness?#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

A1. We tend to live life on autopilot mode. Our mind is often occupied thinking about the past, regretting, ruminating, anticipating, planning or worrying about the future.

[neeru puri -understanding coexistence @Neerup86]

Welcome @SoamyaArora
We are curios to know about Mindfulness
Our first question is
Q1 What is Mindfulness?#happinesscurriculumchat
@HappinessDelhi

[Dr. Soamya Arora @SoamyaArora]

@HappinessDelhi @Neerup86 Hey! welcome all to this mindfulness chat. I am Soamya Arora working in the area of mindfulness, positive psychology and resilience.