Shamash Alidina

Author / Teacher

Shamash Alidina

Shamash Alidina has been practising mindfulness since 1998 and runs his own successful training organisation. He is the author of Mindfulness For Dummies and most recently, The Mindful Way Through Stress. He frequently pops up in newspapers, magazines and on radio shows. Based in London, he runs online trainings and speaks at conferences all over the world. He’s been teaching mindfulness full-time since 2010.

Articles by Shamash Alidina

A Light, Slow, Deep (LSD) Breathing Meditation
Podcasts & Audio

A Light, Slow, Deep (LSD) Breathing Meditation

Our breathing often becomes shallow, tense, or restricted during the day, and we don’t even notice it. Try this Light, Slow, Deep breathing technique to soften, relax, and expand again. Read More

Mindfulness and the Rise of Analog Living
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Mindfulness and the Rise of Analog Living

Exhausted with the pervasive, relentless nature of our digital lives, many people are hungry for presence, savoring, and slowing down—which is ushering in a renewed interest in analog activities. Read More

Seven Strengths for an Uncertain World
Gratitude

Seven Strengths for an Uncertain World

These ancient inner qualities feel newly urgent, and for good reason. Shamash Alidina explains why now is the time to cultivate these key seven strengths. Read More

Self-Compassion for Nervous System Reset
Guided Meditations

Self-Compassion for Nervous System Reset

If you find yourself stuck in a stress cycle, try this gentle practice to pause, calm your nervous system, and reset. Read More

Busy Times, or Anytime: Nine Ways Mindfulness Reduces Stress
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Busy Times, or Anytime: Nine Ways Mindfulness Reduces Stress

You've probably heard that mindfulness reduces stress levels. But how does it help? Shamash Alidina shares the research—plus, a meditation you can turn to anytime. Read More

A Guided Meditation to Encourage Deep Breathing
Breathing Meditations

A Guided Meditation to Encourage Deep Breathing

Explore this introduction to belly breathing to help you relax and reduce stress. Read More

Celebrating Mindfulness Day: A Q&A With Leading Meditation Teachers
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Celebrating Mindfulness Day: A Q&A With Leading Meditation Teachers

Mindfulness teachers Vidyamala Burch, Brother Ngộ "Freedom" Không, Shauna Shapiro, and Shamash Alidina answer questions about how mindfulness can support well-being. Read More

Navigating the Path to Fulfillment: Embrace Psychological Flexibility with ACT for Beginners
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Navigating the Path to Fulfillment: Embrace Psychological Flexibility with ACT for Beginners

Drawing from his acclaimed course "ACT for Beginners," Shamash will lead you through the six flexibility skills of the ACT process, using the acronym ACTION. Read More

10 Ways to Be More Mindful at Work
Mindfulness For

10 Ways to Be More Mindful at Work

You don't need to meditate every day to experience the benefits of mindfulness at work. Here are a few ways you can inject mindful moments into your day so you can de-stress and do your best. Read More

5 Ways to Build Resilience Every Day
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5 Ways to Build Resilience Every Day

Discovering ways to adapt to what life throws at you makes you more able to cope. Read More

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