Shamash Alidina is the international bestselling author of Mindfulness for Dummies and The Mindful Way Through Stress. He has trained extensively at Bangor University, the Center for Mindfulness and with teachers such as Jon Kabat-Zinn and Ajahn Brahm. He spends most of his time training mindfulness teachers, cultivating community and curating events that embody mindfulness, kindfulness and playfulness - his favourite values.

Shamash has a passion for coaching people to live in the present moment in a calm and focused way, leading to greater health and wellbeing. He also trains practitioners in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This cutting edge approach skilfully combines acceptance, flexible mindfulness, values and committed action to help people live a rich and meaningful life.

Is the feeling of anxiety normal? Shamash shares an important lesson.

How Much Anxiety Is Normal?

Do you ever feel like anxiety is a bad thing? Shamash offers some healthy perspectives on anxiety. 

Is Anxiety Always a Bad Thing?

Having a racing mind at night is very common. Shamash shares some personal experiences on how he works with turning off his mind in the evening. 

I Can’t “Turn Off My Mind” at Night, How Do I Do That?

Join Shamash and Melli as they explore Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety.

Melli & Shamash Explore Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety

Would you like to soothe yourself with your breath? Shamash shares some breathing techniques to ease anxiety. 

Does Breathing Help Anxiety?

At what point should you seek out professional help for anxiety? Shamash shares some guidance and what kind of support to expect.

When Is the Right Time To Seek Professional Help?

In this interview, Shamash shares how to create a strong foundation for your mindfulness practice and advice for those who are just starting up a home meditation practice.

Practical Tips on Being More Mindful

Shamash shares his personal story and how these materials will help you build a healthy relationship with anxiety. 

Shamash Introduces Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety

Shamash introduces you to a new way of relating with anxiety. 

Welcome Message From Shamash Alidina

Shamash is the best-selling author of Mindfulness for Dummies (2010) and co-founder of the Museum of Happiness in London. 

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Shamash is the best-selling author of Mindfulness for Dummies (2010) and co-founder of the Museum of Happiness in London.

How Much Anxiety Is Normal?

Is Anxiety Always a Bad Thing?

I Can’t “Turn Off My Mind” at Night, How Do I Do That?

Melli & Shamash Explore Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety

Does Breathing Help Anxiety?

When Is the Right Time To Seek Professional Help?

Practical Tips on Being More Mindful

Shamash Introduces Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety

Welcome Message From Shamash Alidina

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