Reduce stress that comes with pain for more relief. A new group is starting in October. I will be holding a mindfulness-based group for adults suffering with chronic pain from any cause, and fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Pain causes stress and both affect your mind and body.
The mindful approach to relieving pain also relieves stress in your daily life. We will discuss pain, your pain, and how your pain effects your life each moment of the day and night, and in doing so teach you how to use the mindful methods to lessen its effect on your life, your body and your mind.
I will guide you in meditations for pain relief and ask you to practice the meditations at home between classes. We will use the book shown below in the group. Reading it is interesting and easy reading, making the mindful process more clear. People’s stories scattered through the chapters. The book covers many aspects of life.
I won’t be asking to change your medical or pharmaceutical regime in any way by taking this class. It is an adjunct to your treatment plan.
We will meet at the Pain Specialty Center of Ventura, the office of Dr. Estela Diesfeld, MD.
For more information check the classes tab on my website.
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You are a voice in the darkess, I wish I were closer and could attend your class as age comes with FMS and RA pian is a everyday experience
Thank you for sharing and the quote, Aditya. I teach breathing for mindfulness and finding balance in the moment in a slightly different way than you suggest. I don’t want the person to change their natural rhythm, but to keep the inhale, exhale and period in-between to the same count, for example 4 or 5 counts for each. Breathing in a rhythmic way that does not include forcing out all the air, but continues in a relaxed and intentional way. This is a breathing practice they turn to while in a stressful moment, or to prevent one from occurring due to frustration or lack of patience for example. the mindful component, being in the present moment without judgement can naturally follow when they focus on their breathing and counting. It works either way, starting with placing attention on a sensation or on the breath.