Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/09/2015
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location
Peacehaven Healing Centre

Category(ies)

• Workshops

This is a one day introduction to  mindfulness.

We all go through life not really noticing what we are doing, how we are breathing, what we are
eating and oblivious to our immediate surroundings. In this Introduction, we will explore mindfulness, what it means, how we can achieve it and how it will help us in our daily lives. Sometimes we have to stop and appreciate what is happening now, this minute.
What does it mean to be mindful? Essentially, mindfulness means to be present, and in the moment.
It is important that we remind ourselves of this simple fact. All too often we can lose the
true essence of mindfulness by over-complicating things or putting all our emphasis on the act of meditation alone. Mindfulness is not something we leave at the chair, but something we can
carry through our everyday lives. If we can apply mindfulness on the chair, then why not while
brushing our teeth, catching up with an old friend, or even waiting for our morning train? All these moments present an opportunity for us to apply mindfulness, and live our lives more fully, in the present moment.

This one day workshop will also cover various meditations throughout the day:

10 a.m.         Introduction to Mindfulness, what is it?                                                                       10.30 a.m     Standing Meditation – Grounding and preparing for the day ahead                           11 a.m.        The senses and breathing techniques                                                                         11.30 a.m.   Guided meditation and relaxation period including breath work

12.30 p.m.    Lunch and mindfulness walk around the grounds
2 p.m.           Koshi Wind chimes gentle sound meditation and breathing exercises
2.45 p.m.      Refreshments
3.15 p.m.      Silent meditation
3.55 p.m.      Closing chants

While very few of us would deny the restorative effects of a holiday in the sun (or, for that matter, the rain),  Peacehaven’s wish for more lasting travel gains may resonate for many of you. After all, hiking in the mountains or luxuriating at a spa may be good for the soul—but only until we’re plunged back into the grind of our workaday lives. How wonderful would it be to bring the same peacefulness we find on holiday back home with us?

On this workshop you can learn simple techniques to use daily or apply when you feel the strain of living a stressful life.

Please bring the following items:

Indoor shoes
Outdoor shoes (field to the sanctuary may be muddy so stout walking shoes are necessary or wellies)
Cushions/yoga mat and blanket
Packed lunch

All refreshments will be provided  This event costs £25 for the day

Contact June Meagher on 07446 298661 or on june@aamarhealing.co.uk