FOLLOW-UP MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION COURSES, RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS

FOLLOW-UP COURSES, RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS FOR EXPERIENCED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS OR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION 4 WEEK COURSE

Auckland, Albany, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rangiora, Wellington and Kapiti

MINDFULNESS 2.0 — OFFICIAL FOLLOW-UP COURSE (AUCKLAND, TAURANGA, MASTERTON AND CHRISTCHURCH)

The Mindfulness Works exclusive MINDFULNESS 2.0 course provides you with further support for your ongoing journey. The focus of the course is on the deeper aspects of mindfulness and meditation, compassion for ourselves and others as well as encouraging and supporting you in a daily practice.

Enjoy 4 x 60-minute weekly classes to give you the opportunity explore the more profound aspects of mindfulness and meditation.

AUCKLAND

SITTING GROUPS – MINDFULNESS PRACTICE SESSIONS

OREWA AND MANUREWA

Starting February 2019

We are continuing to implement formal and informal mindfulness practice in Orewa and Manurewa. Please join us. Also, you are welcome to introduce others who have the understanding of the content that was delivered as an Introduction to Mindfulness course.  These mindfulness practice sessions are ongoing exercises to deepen your understanding of awareness. Wimal will conduct some brief revision of the work that was covered in the Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation programme and then conduct a formal practice within the hour. He will encourage you to participate regularly and gain traction in Mindfulness Awareness and Presence.

OREWA

When: Every Wednesday evening, 6.30pm – 7.30pm starting 13 February 2019.
Where: Hibiscus Coast Community House, 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
(Cnr Centreway Road and Hibiscus Coast Highway – entrance is at the
corner of Centreway Road)
Cost: Donation at this early stage
Facilitator: Wimal Wickramasuriya
For More Information and To Register: Contact Wimal at wimwin2@gmail.com or ph 022 012 8692.

MANUREWA

When: Every Monday evening, 6.50pm – 7.45pm — 17 December 2018 starting 11 February 2019.
Where: The Nathan Homestead, 70 Hill Road, Manurewa
Cost: Donation at this early stage
Facilitator: Wimal Wickramasuriya
For More Information and To Register: Contact Wimal at wimwin2@gmail.com or ph 022 012 8692.

MINDFULNESS REVISION SESSIONS FOR PAST ATTENDEES
OF THE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION COURSE

OREWA

Topics from the 4 week Intro Course will be summarised. We will explore the interplay between thoughts and emotions and how to use this information, so we connect with Mind and Body, consciously.

When:
Time:  5.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: Hibiscus Coast Community House, 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa (Cnr Centreway Road and Hibiscus Coast Highway – entrance is at the corner of Centreway Road)
Cost:  $25 per person (payment can be made online to Wimal’s business, Zeal Guard Ltd, Westpac Albany — 03-1322-0796974-000 [Please type your full name as reference.]
Facilitator: Wimal Wickramasuriya
For More Information and To Register: Email Wimal (Wim) at wimwin2@gmail.com or ph 022 012 8692.

MEDITATION RETREAT

ORATIA

24–26 May

This May, gift yourself a blissful meditation retreat at the tranquil Bella Rakha Centre (Oratia, Auckland) led by Mindfulness Works Meditation and Mindfulness teacher, Teagan Fea.

Modern life is busy. We’re constantly caught up with work, family, friends, diets, exercise, social media and overloaded inboxes – and that’s before we even try to squeeze in a much-needed (and well-deserved) holiday.

These days, we have more to do and less time to do it in. In fact, we experience the same amount of stimulation in one day that someone 250 years ago experienced in their entire lifetime. Is it any wonder that we are so exhausted!

Unfortunately there’s no quick fix to magic all of our daily duties away, but there is a tool that can help alleviate the associated stress, and make us feel better than ever. This tool is meditation and this May, Teagan is offering a weekend retreat at the peaceful Bella Rakha Centre in Oratia, Auckland, NZ. Bella Rakha is only 25 mins from the CBD so no need to travel far.

Being on retreat is special. It is time away for you, time to relax, time to reflect and to go deeper. At the end of retreat, students come away with more compassion for themselves, and they feel more connected, relaxed and spacious. They then share this peace with their families and friends.

Teagan has facilitated over 30 retreats in Australia, Peru, Mexico and NZ. Her retreats are a lot of fun. They are also deeply nourishing for the mind, body and soul. If you would like to unwind, reset and experience peace and calm, join Teagan for a magical weekend.

For More Information and To Register:  Click here

THE ART OF MINDFULNESS
Vartamana Retreat, West Auckland

A 1-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat

Saturday 27 April

Take a day for yourself, in a lovely gardened setting near the Waitakere Ranges, to tap into the power of the now and rediscover your inherent OK-ness. In this silent retreat we use sitting/walking mindfulness practices and simple movements from qi gong (chi kung) to explore the experience of being present and to open to a still place of moving and being. There are lovely bush walks available for you to explore at lunch time, and friendly llamas as well!.

Benefits:

• Take away tools for your ongoing mindfulness practice
• Enjoy a day of complete rest/rejuvination for your body and mind
• Learn a beautiful, grounding, moving mindfulness form
• Practice mindfulness, with plenty of guidance, in a group of like-mindfed people
• Wisdom from an experienced mindfulness practitioner

Who is this retreat for?

• All levels – suitable for both beginners, and
• For those with experience in mindfulness meditation and qi gong (chi kung).

When:  Saturday 27 April (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where:  Vartamana Retreat Centre, West Auckland
Facilitator:  Rachel Tobin
Cost: $110. Please bring food to share for lunch. Teas and coffee, and morning and afternoon teas are provided.
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/retreats/

CHRISTCHURCH

DUNEDIN

NORTHLAND

The art of mindfulness is the practice of resting in the present moment, with acceptance, good humour and compassion, as we simply notice the play of moment-to-moment happenings — sounds, sensation and thoughts. To relax into ‘presence’ is a natural way of calming your body and mind, replenishing your energy, and cultivating joy and wellbeing. If you have the tendency to lose yourself in over-thinking, live a very busy life, or would simply relish time for balance and restoration, join me in this beautiful and supportive setting for a blend of mindfulness meditation and qi gong practices.

Benefits:

• More vital energy (qi) in your body
• Better sleep and improved well being
• 4 days of deep rest, unwinding and coming home to yourself
• More focused mind and improved mental health
• Tools for building mindfulness into your everyday life
• Greater heartful awareness of the blocks to your inherent happiness

Who is this retreat for?

• All levels — suitable for both beginners, and
• For those with experience in mindfulness meditation and qi gong (chi kung).

When:  Afternoon, Friday 31 May – after lunch, Tuesday 4 June
Where:  Tushita Hermitage, Peria Valley, Northland
Facilitator:  Rachel Tobin
Cost:  $400 (covers delicious vegetarian food/snacks plus accommodation and bedding)  PLUS DANA for the teacher.

For More Information: http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/tushita-hermitage

To Make a Booking: https://www.tushitamysteryschool.co.nz/natural-ease-and-mindful-living/

RANGIORA

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE GROUP

RANGIORA

Evenings at 7.30pm

This practice group is for anyone that has done an intro. course or another mindfulness course and wants to keep their practice alive by joining a community of like-minded folks to practise with.

Where:  Rangiora
When: Evenings
Cost:  $18 per session
Facilitator:  Kate Brandram-Adams RN(MH) Mindfulness North Canterbury

For Details:  https://mindfulnessnorthcanterbury.wordpress.com/upcoming-courses-and-events/

To Register and Find Out More:  Email Kate on kate@mindfulnessnc.nz

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MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION WORKSHOP

RANGIORA

24 March, 2019

Being more compassionate to ourselves has been found to:

• Increase our resilience to and cope with stress, difficult emotions and life circumstances.
• Prevent burnout and compassion/carer fatigue.
• Increase wellbeing.

This workshop is based on the cutting-edge work by Dr. Kristin Neff who has pioneered research into the benefits of living with more self-compassion and developed with Chris Germer the programme Mindful Self-Compassion. It will cover the following:

• Why we need more self compassion
• What it is and what it isn’t!
• How to practise and cultivate self-compassion in your life.
• Benefits and research.

Where:  Rangiora
When:  24 March 2019 (1.00pm – 5.00pm)
Cost:  $70
Facilitator:  Kate Brandram-Adams RN(MH) Mindfulness North Canterbury

For Details:  https://mindfulnessnorthcanterbury.wordpress.com/offerings/intro-mindful-self-compassion/

To Register and Find Out More:  Email Kate on kate@mindfulnessnc.nz

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MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
8-WEEK COURSE

RANGIORA

Starts 9 April, 2019

• This follow-up to the introduction course takes you deeper. It is for anyone who wants more immersion and aspires to making mindfulness an ongoing part of their life.
• MBSR is the research-based course that has been taught around the world for over 30 years.
• This course is specifically designed for anyone who wants to reduce work, family or health-related stress, bring a greater sense of balance and meaning to their lives and manage challenges more skilfully.
• Mindfulness of the body, mind and emotions will be expanded on. The eight weeks will allow practice to become part of your life and for the practices to make changes to the brain.

This Rangiora course offers a smaller group size and ongoing support.

Where:  Rangiora
When:  Starts 9 April, 2019 for 8 consecutive Tuesday evenings and a day retreat on Sunday, 19 May.
Cost:  $590 (includes 27 hrs of mindfulness teaching with a Registered Mindfulness Teacher, course book and meditation recordings to keep).
Facilitator:  Kate Brandram-Adams RN(MH) Registered Mindfulness Teacher at Mindfulness North Canterbury

To Find Out More:  Visit the Mindfulness North Canterbury website https://mindfulnessnorthcanterbury.wordpress.com/mbsr-2/

To Register:  Email Kate on kate@mindfulnessnc.nz

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DAY MINDFULNESS RETREAT

RANGIORA

19 May, 2019

Spend the day being guided through a range of mindfulness practices, supported with silence and beautiful surroundings.

Take some time out to “just be”, connect with yourself and practise mindfulness uninterrupted.

The day retreat is an opportunity to really deepen and consolidate your mindfulness practice, so it becomes part of you in your day to day life.

This is for people with some mindfulness practice experience.

Where:  Rangiora
When:  Sunday, 19 May (10.30am – 4.30pm)
Cost:  $80 (limited places)
Facilitator:  Kate Brandram-Adams RN(MH) Registered Mindfulness Teacher at Mindfulness North Canterbury

To Find Out More:  Visit the Mindfulness North Canterbury website https://mindfulnessnorthcanterbury.wordpress.com/upcoming-courses-and-events/

To Register:  Email Kate kate@mindfulnessnc.nz

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WELLINGTON AND KAPITI

MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND BUILDING COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES
Wellington

Sundays, 24 March – 14 April

The St Andrew’s Trust in Wellington (SATRS) is starting the year with a four-week course providing practical meditation instructions as well as opportunities to discuss what meditation and mindfulness mean to us and how we can use them in our lives.

We will also have a chance to explore:

• How can we make a path for the modern world that is at once secular and yet filled with spirit and, hopefully, the acquisition of wisdom?
• How could mindfulness meditation help align people from both faith and secular traditions to build greater mutuality and understanding so that diverse communities can work together?

When:  Sunday Evenings, 24 March – 14 April (5.30pm – 7.00pm)
Where:  St Andrew’s Centre (Conference Rooms 1 and 2 – 2nd floor). Behind the Church at 30 The Terrace, Wellington
Cost:  $40 or $15 per session
Facilitator:  Jan Rivers

For More Information and To Register:  http://www.satrs.org.nz

THE ART OF MINDFULNESS
Paraparaumu, Kapiti

A 1-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat

Sunday, 31 March, 2019

Offered again Saturday, 29 June in Thorndon, Wellington

Take a day out in a lovely garden setting in Thorndon, to tap into the power of the now and rediscover your inherent OK-ness. In this silent retreat we use sitting/walking mindfulness practices and simple movements from qi gong (chi kung) to explore the experience of being present and to open to a still place of moving and being.

Benefits

• Sitting and walking mindfulness meditation practice
• Qi gong warm-ups to stretch and energise your body
• A guided qi gong self-compassion meditation
• Some qi gong sequences that you can practise at home.

Who is this retreat for?

• All levels – suitable for both beginners, and
• For those with experience in mindfulness meditation and qi gong (chi kung).

When: Saturday, 31 March (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where:  Lotus Centre, Paraparaumu
Facilitator:  Rachel Tobin
Cost: $99. Please bring food to share for lunch. Teas and coffee, and morning and afternoon teas are provided.
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/retreats/

NATURAL EASE
Thorndon, Wellington

A 1-day Mindfulness and Movement Retreat
Saturday, 6 April 2019

Experience more ease and vitality in your day-to-day life! Join me for a day to explore and practise a more natural state of being, in all the activities of your daily life. During the day, much of which will be in silence for participants, we will alternate mindfulness meditation with awareness through movement work (from the Feldenkrais method), to access the benefits of being fully present. We will also include some simple stretches and movements to warm and energise the body. 

Benefits

• Replenish your energy and vitality
• Nourish your wellbeing and mental health
• Enjoy the benefits of giving your mind a rest from over-thinking
• Wake up your awareness and tap into the power of NOW.

Who is this retreat for?

• All levels – suitable for both beginners, and experienced practitioners
• Anyone who wants to experience more ease and vitality in their day-to-day life.

When: Saturday, 6 April (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where: 31 Hobson Crescent, Thorndon
Facilitator: Rachel Tobin
Cost: $100. Please bring food to share for lunch. Morning and afternoon teas and snacks will be provided.
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/retreats/

MOVING ON WITH MINDFULNESS
Paraparaumu,

A 4-week follow-on Mindfulness Course

Wednesdays, 19 June – 10 July

Revitalise your practice! Join me for a 4-week follow-on mindfulness training to build on what you’ve already done, and learn more applications of mindfulness in your everyday life

Benefits 

• Deepen your appreciation of mindfulness practice
• Rebuild mindfulness into your life on a regular and committed basis
• Understand the applications of mindfulness in communication with others and the world
• Greater love and acceptance of yourself

Who is this retreat for?

• You have attended an Introduction to Mindfulness course
• You have some experience of mindfulness
• You would like to increase your motivation or revitalise your practice

There is no dogma or belief system to adopt in mindfulness meditation.

When:  19 June – 10 July
Where:  Lotus Centre, Paraparaumu
Facilitator:  Rachel Tobin
Cost:  $120 
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/courses

THE ART OF MINDFULNESS
Thorndon, Wellington

A 1-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat

Saturday, 29 June, 2019

Take a day for yourself, in a lovely natural setting, to tap into the power of the now and rediscover your inherent OK-ness.

In this silent retreat we use sitting/walking mindfulness practices and simple movements from qi gong (chi kung) to explore the experience of being present and to open to a still place of moving and being.

Benefits

• Sitting and walking mindfulness meditation practice
• Qi gong warm-ups to stretch and energise your body
• A guided qi gong self-compassion meditation
• Some qi gong sequences that you can practise at home.

Who is this retreat for?

• All levels – suitable for both beginners, and
• For those with experience in mindfulness meditation and qi gong (chi kung).

When: Sunday, 29 June (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where: Hobson Crescent, Thorndon, Wellington
Facilitator:  Rachel Tobin
Cost: $105. Please bring food to share for lunch. Teas and coffee, and morning and afternoon teas are provided.
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/retreats/