Mindfulness means being aware of what is happening right now without judging the moment and without wishing it were different.  Living in the present.  Practising mindfulness improves our mental health.  It is something we can practise anytime and anywhere. It is valuable to practise when struggling with depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, couples’ conflicts, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mindfulness can also help relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties.  Everybody including children should learn the techniques of mindfulness practise.