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Stillness Exercises

Ways into stilness

Stilling down Mentally – If thoughts crowd your mind, notice them but do not engage with them. Physically – Relax your shoulders, tighten and then…

In Pursuit Of Silence

In Pursuit Of Silence – a meditative film about our relationship silence, sound, and the impact of noise…

Finding Your Quiet Space

Finding your Quiet Space in the ordinary / everyday life Where is your quiet space? A sit spot under a tree, a bench in a…

Mindfulness and Quiet Gardens

Rev Tim Stead, an Anglican priest and accredited mindfulness teacher suggests two mindfulness exercises to try in a garden setting…

Mindfulness – Paying Attention Exercise

Next time you are in a Quiet Garden, if some plant or tree or section of the garden catches your attention, try this short practice.

Our guide to silence and stillness

At the core of the Quiet Garden Movement is the understanding that silence is profoundly important for our health and well being