How can we change our relationship with pain?

At this event, Vidyamala Burch will share how she has transformed her relationship with chronic pain through mindfulness and living in the present. Vidyamala has been disabled and in near constant pain for decades, following spinal injuries and surgeries. During a night of particular agony she had a moment of realisation - that she only needed to get through one moment at a time - and that changed the way she looked at her life forever.

Vidyamala has spent years examining the mind and body's relationship with pain and the concepts of primary and secondary suffering. She will share insights into how small but significant changes can bring profound improvements in our quality of life. And she'll explain how by turning towards pain with compassion and softening, we can lessen our resistance and "turn down the volume" on our pain.

The event will take place on Zoom at 7pm London time (BST).

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About The Speaker

Vidyamala Burch is one of the world’s leading experts on mindfulness for health, and founder and Director of Breathworks, a leading not-for-profit organisation, specialising in Mindfulness-Based Pain and Illness Management, which provides face-to-face and online courses for organisations and individuals living with pain, illness and stress. Vidyamala injured her spine as a teenager, and has used mindfulness practices to help her manage chronic pain and disability for over 30 years. Vidyamala is also author of “Living well with Pain and Illness – the mindful way to free yourself from suffering” and co-author, with Dr Danny Penman, of the best-selling “Mindfulness for Health: A practical guide to relieving pain, reducing stress and restoring wellbeing”.

The event will be hosted by Dr Mark Williamson from Action for Happiness.