Core Spiritual Wellness Practices
Explore these evidence-based practices to enhance your spiritual wellbeing and cultivate inner peace.
🧘 Meditation
Meditation involves paying attention to the breath as it goes in and out, and noticing when the mind wanders from this task. The purpose is to train yourself in awareness and gain a healthy sense of perspective on life.
🙏 Prayer
Prayer is defined as a request to a higher power for help, or an expression of gratitude for blessings. Prayer can be practised either in private or within a group setting. It can bring comfort in times of stress, providing the sense of a loving spiritual presence.
🌸 Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware and present of our senses and feelings in the moment, observing these without interpretation or judgement. Practising mindfulness involves breathing techniques, guided imagery and other methods to relax the body and mind.
🧘♀️ Yoga
Yoga is a form of spiritual exercise which involves the control of breath, simple meditation and the adoption of specific body postures. It is practised widely around the world for health and relaxation, with an aim to bring harmony between body and mind.
📝 Journaling
Journaling is a form of free writing, allowing the externalisation of feelings and a chance for personal reflection. When combined with mindfulness, it can become a powerful tool for self awareness and spiritual growth.
Additional Spiritual Practices
Self-Reflection for Spiritual Growth
Take time to explore these meaningful questions and discover what brings peace, purpose, connection, love, beauty, and meaning into your life.
💭 Questions for Spiritual Reflection
Pay attention to what strengthens your spirit. Notice other questions and ideas that come to mind for you.
- What am I thankful for? How do I feel when I focus on gratitude?
- What are my sources of strength?
- What gives my life meaning? If I were fighting for my life, what would make life worth fighting for?
- When do I feel fully alive?
- Is a relationship to a higher power or universal being important to me? If so, why?
- What life experiences are meaningful for me?
- Are there sacraments or rituals that are meaningful for me?
- Is a faith community important for me right now?
- How is community in general important for me?
🌟 Discovering Your Spiritual Path
Consider these aspects of spiritual wellness as you explore what resonates with your soul:
- What practices bring you the most peace?
- How do you connect with something greater than yourself?
- What values guide your daily decisions?
- When do you feel most connected to your authentic self?
- What activities fill you with a sense of purpose?
- How do you find meaning in difficult times?