Mindfulness for ADHD

Mindfulness is the practice of focusing your attention on the present moment in a non-judgmental and accepting way. By focussing on the breath we are able to observe our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and the surrounding environment with openness and curiosity. Mindfulness can be an effective way to manage ADHD symptoms and for those struggling to focus.

Profound Benefits for Mind and Body:

  • Improved Executive Functioning: Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to enhanced executive functions, including working memory, planning and organisation skills.

  • Stress Reduction: Having a regular mindfulness practice significantly reduces stress, by increasing our ability to observe thoughts, rather than believing them to be true.

  • Enhanced Mental Health: It has been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, leading to a more positive sense of emotional well-being.

  • Improved Focus and Cognition: Regular mindfulness practice enhances concentration, memory and can help to rewire and grow new neural pathways.

  • Physical Health Benefits: It can lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality and support the body’s immune system.

  • Increased Emotional Resilience: Mindfulness aids in emotional regulation, helping individuals respond rather than react to situations with clarity and calmness.

Grounded in Science

A wealth of scientific research supports the benefits of mindfulness in alleviating ADHD symptoms. A significant study by UCLA revealed that individuals with ADHD, who participated in weekly mindfulness meditation sessions for 2.5 hours and engaged in an incremental daily home meditation practice; starting from 5 minutes and extending to 15 minutes over an 8-week period – demonstrated enhanced focus on their tasks. Additionally, they experienced reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. Subsequent studies have consistently reported similar outcomes.

Mindfulness is not just a practice to improve focus, it’s also a journey towards self-discovery and inner peace. It can help connect deeply with oneself, developing a sense of contentment.

Testimonials

  • “Steve will take your breath away…In the best possible way! Steve is an ‘OG’ ADHDer so he’s got decades of experience trying to manage the cacophony of the dopamine-deficient mind, and knows like we do how hard and frustrating it can sometimes be to try and practice mindfulness. I’ve done Wim Hof breathing and Pranayama before but this felt way more powerful somehow. With a soothing gentle tone, Steve guides you through the different waves of breath work. I lost all track of time but in what was maybe 30 minutes he took my mind from a tsunami of thousand thoughts… to a glacial lake of calm. It left my body feeling energised, my brain clear-thinking and me overall, a whole other level of calm. ADHD laughs in the face of regular meditation. This is different. Try it; it really will help you close down some tabs.”

    - Lorelei Mathias, Author, Comedian & Creator of award-winning web series ‘Life in ADHD’

  • “This was my first breathwork experience. Having met Steve a few times before the session, I already had a good feeling about him as a person, but as a teacher, or leader, in breathwork he exceeded my expectations. He understood I was a beginner and adjusted the session so I would get the most out of it based on my experience. His soothing voice was exactly what I needed. The experience from the session itself was something I haven’t experienced before. I felt calm, warm, high from oxygen and afterwards my brain was razor sharp - something I love as an entrepreneur! Later that night I slept better than I have in a long time”.

    - Matthias

  • “My 1-1 Breathwork session facilitated by Steve was an incredible experience. I felt incredibly supported throughout, which allowed my true feelings to come through unhindered by anxiety. Steve chose the perfect combination of music, soothing words and guidance, to help my body bring forth natural subconscious emotions of elation and massive gratitude to mark off the end of a significant period of positive change in my life. I would massively recommend Steve to anyone looking for a brilliant guide on a breathwork journey”.

    - Dev

  • “Just a lil note to say thanks again for yesterday. The awesome chats, icebaths with your support... it shifted something inside of me... I woke up crying tears of joy, appreciation, gratefulness... all sorts of epic feelings. So thank you.“

    - Annabel