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, Christchurch, Coromandel, Dunedin, Kerikeri, Rangiora, Wellington and Kapiti
MINDFULNESS 2.0 — OFFICIAL FOLLOW-UP COURSE (AUCKLAND AND TAURANGA ONLY AT THIS STAGE)
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.
MINDFUL EATING WORKSHOPS
OREWA, HAMILTON, AUCKLAND AND TAURANGA
Are you tired of emotional eating or binging? Are you tired of having little control with foods like chocolate, cheese or potato chips?
Evidence-based mindful eating strategies can help.
For More Information and To Register:
Facilitator:
Dr Heidi Douglass
AUCKLAND
WOMEN’S MINDFULNESS GROUP WORKSHOP
PAKURANGA
1 December, 2018
A 2-hour workshop of meditation and open forum discussion.
Join us as we take the opportunity to practise as a group of women.
Guided meditation, tips on sustaining practice, guidance and discussion of current issues
When: Saturday, 1 December (10.00am – Noon)
Where: ‘The Meeting Room’, Te Tuhi Art Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Cost: $50.00
Facilitator: Glenda Irwin
For More Information: Contact Glenda at glenda.irwin@icloud.com
Website: www.glendairwin.com
SITTING GROUPS – MINDFULNESS PRACTICE SESSIONS
OREWA AND MANUREWA
November and December
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 until 19 December 2018 and then from 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 until 17 December 2018 and then from 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
December 2018
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: Wednesday, 12 December and Wednesday, 19 December (Last sessions for the year.)
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.
CHRISTCHURCH
MINDFUL SPACE SITTING GROUP
Richmond
Thursday evening
Final gathering for this year — All welcome!
Theme: Reflecting on 2018 and moving into year end and the start of the New Year
When: Thursday evening, 8 November, 2018
Time: 7.00pm –8.30pm
Cost: Koha
Facilitator: Lin Ong
Venue: Community Space, 34 Dudley Street, Richmond
Contact: Email Lin at psyfaith@yahoo.com or just turn up!
COROMANDEL
THE ART OF NATURAL EASE
A 3-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat
Te Moata Retreat Centre
16 – 19 November 2018
When: 16 – 19 November 2018
Where: Te Moata Retreat Centre, Tairua, Coromandel
Cost: $465 (includes fabulous vegetarian meals, simple shared accommodation and tuition, guidance and input from an experienced facilitator.)
Facilitator: Rachel Tobin
Only 2 spaces left
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/retreats/
BEING PRESENT –
THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS
A 7-day Silent Retreat led by Stephen Archer
Te Moata Retreat Centre, Tairua
January 2019
Mindfulness is an orientation to life through feeling-awareness of our natural state, moment by moment. It is developed through simple meditation practices which involve stilling the restless mind, relaxing the body and softening into the feeling of being. Mindfulness invites us to deepen self-awareness and liberate our attention to be more fully and joyfully in the present moment. The process of mindful awareness makes use of the inherent ability of our mind and body to re-balance and sustain well-being, and discover positive new perspectives, solutions and responses to the challenges of life.
This retreat is held in the beautiful and tranquil environment of a Coromandel nature sanctuary and meditation centre (see www.temoata.org). It consists of group sessions along with free time for retreatants to move with their own rhythm. Daily sessions include instruction in the practice of mindfulness and sitting and walking mindfulness meditations. This retreat is suitable for people who are new to the practice as well as those with previous experience of mindfulness.
Dates: The seven-day fully-residential retreat will begin with a meal at 6.00pm on Friday, 4 January 2019 and finish in the early afternoon of Friday, 11 January 2019.
Cost: Registration $550 (covers food and accommodation only) plus dana/koha payment for Stephen (please offer your koha payment at end of retreat).
To register: Go to http://temoata.org/events/nyanaviros-summer-meditation-retreat/ or contact Stephen at stephenarcher@mindfulness-training.co.nz or ph. 027 435 6352.
DUNEDIN
MONDAY MEDITATIONS
TO BRING PEACE AND COMPASSION TO OURSELVES,
OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR WORLD
Every other Monday
We will have a guided meditation, reading, cuppa and discussion.
When: Every other Monday from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Next one 19 November.
Where: Alexander McMillan Room, Dunedin Community House, 283–301 Moray Place, Dunedin
Facilitators: This group operates as a Sangha (group/community) supporting each other. Current co-leaders are Ngaire, Rob, Kovido and Suraya
Suggested Koha: $5 to cover room rental, tea, etc
Contacts: Please email Kovido at kovidomaddick@gmail.com or ph 027 357 2884 or Rob Tiger at robtiger@gmail.com or ph 021 248 2183 or join our mailing list at mindfulnessdunedin.co.nz
KERIKERI
MONTHLY WALK-IN SITTING GROUP
Wednesday Evenings
Dates: Wednesday evenings, 28 November 2018, 30 January and 27 February 2019
Time: 5.30pm – 6.15pm
Where: Baha’i Centre, 480 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri
Facilitator: Sitara Morgenster
Suggested Koha: $5
No booking required.
For Further Information: See Sitara’s website at https://www.preciousattention.com/events/
RANGIORA
NORTH CANTERBURY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE GROUP
RANGIORA
• This will be an opportunity to join with others and practise mindfulness together; to be part of a mindfulness community.
• It is often a struggle to stay motivated to practise on your own, so coming along regularly to a practice group can support your ongoing practice of mindfulness.
• It will provide a forum to ask questions related to your practice and deepen your experience.
• There will be a format that will involve a guided practice and some time to share and enquire into our practice in a safe and supportive environment.
Where: Rangiora
When: For current dates: See https://mindfulnessnorthcanterbury.wordpress.com/upcoming-courses-and-events/
Cost: TBA
Facilitator: Kate Brandram-Adams RN(MH) Registered Mindfulness Teacher at Mindfulness North Canterbury.
For More Information: Visit website at https://mindfulnessnorthcanterbury.wordpress.com/offerings/ or email Kate on kate@mindfulnessnc.nz
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MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
8-WEEK COURSE
RANGIORA
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.
Where: Rangiora
When: Starts 2 April, 2019 for 8 consecutive Tuesday evenings and a day retreat on a Sunday (TBA).
Cost: $550 (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
25 November 2018
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, 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.
Where: Rangiora
When: Sunday, 25 November (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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MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION WORKSHOP
RANGIORA
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: Feb/March 2019 (Dates and time to be confirmed)
Cost: $75
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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WELLINGTON AND KAPITI
MOVING INTO MINDFULNESS
WELLINGTON
A 1-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat
Saturday, 24 November 2018
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, 24 November (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where: 31 Hobson Crescent, Wellington
Facilitator: Rachel Tobin
Cost: $100. 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
Kapiti
A 1-day Mindfulness and Movement Retreat
Sunday, 2 December 2018
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. During the day, much of which will be in silence for participants, we will alternate mindfulness meditation with awareness through movement work, 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: Sunday, 2 December (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where: Lotus Yoga Centre, Paraparaumu
Facilitator: Rachel Tobin
Cost: $95. 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/
