Learn to live mindfully

Just as we can train our physical health, we can also strengthen our mental well-being. Research shows that mindfulness makes us happier, less stressed, and more compassionate. Still, many people have yet to discover this. As a coach and co-founder of Mindfully, I help you cultivate presence and connect more deeply with what matters in life.

Coaching

Would you like to be more present, understand yourself better, and gain clarity on what truly matters to you? I offer individual coaching for private individuals, as well as entrepreneurs and leaders.

FOR INDIVIDUALS

Our conversations can offer support when you’re facing a challenge and feel unsure which path to take. They can also support your inner journey or provide guidance in your meditation practice.

FOR LEADERS

For entrepreneurs and leaders, our conversations begin with you as a person and the leadership you want to develop. I help you explore your motivations, navigate challenges, and lead yourself and others with greater presence and compassion.

Coaching with me gives you space to pause, see more clearly, and find your own path forward. Grounded in presence and awareness, our conversations help you access your own inner wisdom.

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About Axel

Axel Wennhall is a meditation teacher, coach, author, and co-founder of Mindfully. He helps individuals and organisations cultivate presence and live with less stress, greater creativity, and more compassion.

Since 2018, Axel has led meditation retreats around the world and taught mindfulness to some of Sweden’s largest companies. As co-founder of Mindfully, he develops the app’s content and guides many of its meditations. He hosts the podcast The Mindfully Podcast and is the author of Meditation – ett inre äventyr.

Axel holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Uppsala University and worked for several years as a communications consultant. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden with his two children and his partner.

Mindfulness for organisations

Mindfulness is one of the most effective tools for managing stress, but being present is valuable even when we feel well. Research shows that training our attention can help us become more innovative as a team and make going to work more enjoyable.

Mindfulness course

A mindfulness training designed to reduce stress, increase presence, and improve well-being through guided group practices.

Lectures and workshop

What is mindfulness? Why is meditation beneficial? And how can we live more present lives? These questions are explored in a inspirational talk or a deeper workshop.

Guided meditations

Practice meditation together with your colleagues during the workday to manage stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being.

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Meditate with Mindfully

Mindfully is for those who feel stressed or struggle with sleep, but its potential goes far beyond that. In the app, we’ve gathered some of the world’s leading mindfulness teachers, psychologists, and researchers to guide you toward a more present life.

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Meditation - An Inner Adventure

In the Swedish book Meditation – An Inner Adventure, the reader is taken on an inner journey. In a warm and humorous tone, personal stories are interwoven with practical experiments and the science of meditation. Why might mindfulness be the next public health revolution, and how can meditation be the key to living a happier and more meaningful life?

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Here are some of the benefits of meditation

Presence

Research has shown that we are lost in thought nearly 47 percent of the time. Meditation is the art of bringing us back to presence. Each time we become aware and gently return our attention, we are doing a mental repetition. Just like training a muscle, we can strengthen our capacity for presence.

Creativity

We don’t say that we create an idea, but that we get an idea. We are often most creative in the moments when we disconnect from our constant thinking and planning. Meditation can help us access that space between thoughts, where our ideas arise.

Focus

Concentration is the foundation of meditation. Try focusing on an object for a few minutes and notice how long you can maintain your attention. The term “monkey mind,” where the mind jumps back and forth, is a fitting metaphor. Meditation helps us improve our ability to focus.

well-being

Some say that meditation has made them 10 percent happier, while others say it has changed their lives. Meditation is a tool that helps us observe ourselves with greater equanimity. Practicing acceptance of what already is allows us to cultivate inner peace and harmony.

Less stress

Stress may be one of the greatest public health challenges of our time, and is often rooted in our thoughts. Meditation is not simply a relaxation technique, but it helps us observe our thoughts from a distance and see which ones are valuable and which ones create unnecessary stress. Being able to see the difference allows us to relax.

Compassion

Research has shown that meditation can increase feelings of compassion. It can also help us become more aware of how often we have self-critical thought, and to not believe everything we think. Meditation teaches us not to judge ourselves, which is the foundation for not judging others.

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“Presence is a beautiful gift we can give each other. Perhaps the greatest gift of all.”