What is Mindfulness? Benefits for Teens and Young Adults

Written By Loren Jenna

Mindfulness is: 

  • Practicing paying attention to the present moment without judgment or criticism - being free of the past and the future - a practice you can do anytime of the day, anywhere, in whatever you are doing. It is a natural state for our bodies,

  • Being aware of where you are and what you are doing - self – awareness,

  • Recognizing what is happening with the mind in the moment,

  • Understanding, observing, noticing and witnessing your thoughts and emotions,

  • Taking time to respond to moments in life - short pauses in everyday life,

  • Discovering and connecting to self and others,

  • Accepting yourself, others and moments in life - accepting experiences whether they are pleasurable or painful,

  • Showing compassion towards yourself, others and moments in life,

  • A process of insight into what is happening in the mind. Through this process of insight, seeing the same moment or experience from a different perspective,

  • Becoming aware of habitual patterns to make positive changes to transform and grow into the best version of yourself,

  • Being kind to yourself in each moment in turn sharing kindness with others,

  • Healing yourself - it gives us an opportunity to learn more about ourselves to heal,

  • Showing up wherever you are and whoever you are with being fully present with the here and now.

 

Benefits of Mindfulness for Teens and Young Adults:

Well-being:

  • Improves overall well-being including physical, emotional and mental health

  • Assists and improves communicating with yourself and those around you

  • Increases self-awareness and awareness of life

  • Boosts resilience and provides gratitude

Physical Health:

  • Improves digestion

  • Improves sleep and breathing

  • Relieves stress

Emotional Health:

  • Emotional regulation

  • Creates kindness towards self and others

  • Brings about calm

  • Increases happiness

  • Increases empathy and compassion

Mental Health:

  • Releases ‘happy’ chemicals in the brain

  • Increases focus and attention, and helps memory

  • Better decision making

Loren Jenna

Loren Jenna is a passionate Wellbeing Coach and Yoga Teacher with a deep commitment to guiding individuals on their personal journey of self-discovery and growth. Originally from Harare, Zimbabwe, Loren spent her teenage years at boarding school in Grahamstown, South Africa, where she first encountered the transformative power of dance and yoga.

With a rich background in dance and a profound love for yoga, Loren has spent countless hours in the studio, cultivating a deep understanding of both the body and mind. Her spiritual journey was enriched through MetaVarsity, where she explored metaphysics, energy work, meditation, chakras, and affirmations. Loren holds advanced mastery in Reiki (Levels 1, 2, 3, and Advanced Reiki), and her qualifications include a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, 100hr Children's Yoga Teacher Training, 300hr Yoga Teacher Training, Life Coaching certification, a BSc in Health, Community, and Social Care joint with Psychology, an MSc in Psychology, and training as a Meditation and Breathwork Coach.

As a coach, Loren inspires and empowers individuals to step into life with more zest and authenticity. Her coaching programs, Embracing Self-Love & Worth, Uncover & Nurture Your True Self, and Shifting Your Inner Light, are designed to help people build a stronger sense of self-worth and love, guiding them toward greater clarity and confidence.

Through her work, Loren combines a blend of holistic wellness practices and intuitive guidance to support others in embracing their true potential. Whether through yoga or coaching Loren is dedicated to helping individuals shine their light from within and live with purpose and intention.

https://www.lorenjenna.com
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