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, Kapiti, Dunedin and Rangiora
ONLINE MINDFULNESS 2.0 — OFFICIAL FOLLOW-UP COURSE
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.
SITTING GROUP – MINDFULNESS PRACTICE SESSIONS
LIVE AND ONLINE
Wimal (Wim) Wickramasuriya is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting online, which will recur every Monday evening unless otherwise advised. Our sessions at the moment are scheduled for 40 mins at a time when three or more attendees take part.
The weekly time online on Monday evenings will be from 6.30pm – 7.00pm. This is New Zealand Standard Time (NZST); Global audience — please check your respective time zone to connect please.
These weekly sessions of Formal Mindfulness-Based Practices will allow you to gain traction in the content covered by the Mindfulness Works 4-week Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation course (see NZ website or Australia website). Learn to develop self-awareness as you gain traction, weekly.
Please register your interest to participate by email: wimal@zealguard.co.nz or by text or calling +64 22 012 8692
Payment is NZ$10 per session per person.
The account for online payment is Westpac Albany, Auckland. New Zealand: Zeal Guard Ltd: 03-1322-0796974-000.
Please include your full name as reference.
OTHER COURSES, SITTING GROUPS AND RETREATS
AUCKLAND
SITTING GROUP – MINDFULNESS PRACTICE SESSIONS
OREWA
We are continuing to implement formal and informal mindfulness practice in Orewa. 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 and Meditation 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.
When: Every Wednesday evening, 6.30pm–7.30pm
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: $20
Facilitator: Wimal (Wim) Wickramasuriya
For More Information and To Register: Contact Wimal (Wim) at wimal@zealguard.co.nz 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: Please email Wimal (Wim) at wimal@zealguard.co.nz or text or call on 022 012 8692 for session dates. These are held often on Wednesday evenings.
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 — Account No. 03-1322-0796974-000 (Please type your full name as reference).
Facilitator: Wimal (Wim) Wickramasuriya
For More Information and To Register: Contact Wimal (Wim) at wimal@zealguard.co.nz or ph 022 012 8692.
PAEKAKARIKI (KAPITI)
EVERY TUESDAY EVENING
with Rachel Tobin
Every Tuesday evening
Time: 7.15pm – 8.30pm
Offering: Koha
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.
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
RANGIORA
NORTH CANTERBURY
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE GROUP
This practice group is for anyone who 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.
- how to keep your practice going and bring mindfulness into your day to day life
- interpersonal mindfulness and mindful communication
- a range of other practices: including walking, movement, cultivation of compassion, joy and self-compassion
- taking the practice further: through teacher led inquiry
- taking the practice further: mindfulness as a way to make changes in the world.
Where: Rangiora
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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WINTER MINI MINDFULNESS RETREAT
Rangiora
31 July
Nourish your nervous system and enjoy some time just for you.
This 3-hour mini retreat will be supported by an open fire, winter garden and silence; so you can fully surrender into being fully guided through a range of nourishing mindfulness practices.
Where: Rangiora
When: Sunday, 31 July (1.00pm – 4.00pm)
Cost: $65 (payment options available)
Facilitator: Kate Brandram-Adams; Registered mindfulness teacher and mental health clinician at Mindfulness North Canterbury (supported by husband Rob and Sam the labrador)
For Details and Registration: https://forms.gle/cJ6iWSUzsa7uy8p76
MINDFUL-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
8-WEEK COURSE
Rangiora
Starts 19 October, 2022
This follow-up to the introduction course takes you deeper. It is for anyone who wants to experience the full benefits of mindfulness practice 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 40 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.
The Rangiora course is kept to small group size with a maximum of 12 to make it easier to get the most from it.
Where: Rangiora
When: Starts 19 October for 8 consecutive Wednesday evenings
Cost: $590 (includes 27 hrs of mindfulness training plus individual support with a Registered Mindfulness Teacher/mental health clinician, course book and meditation app to keep)
Facilitator: Kate Brandram-Adams RN(MH) Registered Mindfulness/MBSR 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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