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MUSIC & MINDFULNESS

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

Mindfulness, the art of noticing and observing the flow between different states of awareness, is all about 'undoing', letting go of our autopilot. When we allow ourselves to become uninfluenced by habitual behaviour we can rediscover a child-like openness, a fresh view of the world. Mindfulness is a fundamental strategy for dealing with stress. 

 

Combine this with the power of live music and you can experience a multi-faceted pathway towards inner calm. Music is not used to 'meditate to’. Instead, every aspect of a performance, the communication between players, the mood, the style, the composer’s philosophy and the audience response, is harnessed to engage audiences in a new way of listening / observing that compliments and develops Meditative techniques. 

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Have a look at my videos below, particularly the new animation trailer for young people. If you think you know a school that might be interested in using this as a well-being resource please let me know. If you can spare yourself 4 minutes, feed your soul with the beautiful sunrise and sunset in 'Breathe'.

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The videos are packed with ideas, information and exercises which will help you to delve into a wonderful world where music, mindfulness and meditation are used in an imaginative way to allow you to strengthen the connections between mind and body. 

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If you are interested in finding out more about my animation resources for schools, a live performance / lecture or a bespoke class please contact me. 

 

If you have come across this site because you know me as 'The Mindful Homeopath', you can find out more about my homeopathy practice at www.annlovatt.com

 

If you would like any further information, please email me at alrshom@gmail.com

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Music and Mindfulness.mp3Ann Lovatt - Music and Mindfulness
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Day 2 - The Walking Bass and Walking Meditation || Music and Mindfulness ||
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Day 2 - The Walking Bass and Walking Meditation || Music and Mindfulness ||

My name is Ann Lovatt, I am a professional violinist based in London I am a member of the City of London Sinfonia. This series of videos takes you on an exploration of the connections between Music, Mindfulness and Meditation. Each of this series of seven videos enables you to deeply relax whilst also learning about aspects of music you may not be familiar with and how they relate and connect to your body, mind and general wellbeing. Day 2 explores the history and technique of the walking bass in music. After making connections with the body, I will take you through a walking meditation. This is a lovely introduction to meditative practice if you are new to it. After the meditation, you will hear a performance of J.S.Bach's Air on a G string. Subscribe if you would like to be kept up to date with upcoming videos as they come online and if you want to know more about me, go to www.musicandmindfulness.co.uk Here are some direct links listed at the end of the video: Gabriel - http://fanlink.to/W2G Martin Taylor - https://youtu.be/65LWpVwDrQE Clare O'Connell, cello - https://www.clareoconnell.com/
Day 1 - Exploring Ground Bass & Standing Meditation || Music and Mindfulness ||
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Day 1 - Exploring Ground Bass & Standing Meditation || Music and Mindfulness ||

My name is Ann Lovatt, I am a professional violinist. This series of videos takes you on an exploration of the connections between Music, Mindfulness and Meditation. Each of this series of seven videos enables you to deeply relax whilst also learning about aspects of music you may not be familiar with and how they relate and connect to your body, mind and general wellbeing. Day 1 opens with an exploration of the Ground Bass technique and leads into a Standing guided Meditation. You will hear Ann perform her own arrangement of the Aria from J S Bach's Goldberg Variations and you will come away with a recommended list of music of all types to broaden your understanding of the Ground Bass and how it is used in music so successfully. Subscribe if you would like to be kept up to date with upcoming videos as they come online and if you want to know more about me, go to www.musicandmindfulness.co.uk
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