FOLLOW-UP COURSES, RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS FOR EXPERIENCED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS OR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION 4 WEEK COURSE
Northland, Auckland, Napier, Kapiti, Wellington, Christchurch, Rangiora and Dunedin
MINDFULNESS 2.0 — OFFICIAL FOLLOW-UP COURSE (AUCKLAND, TAURANGA 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.
SITTING GROUPS – MINDFULNESS PRACTICE SESSIONS
OREWA AND MANUKAU
We are continuing to implement formal and informal mindfulness practice in Orewa and Manukau. 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.
OREWA
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.
MANUKAU
When: Monday evenings when the room is available — 5.45pm–6.45pm (Please text or call for confirmation of session dates)
Where: The NZ Red Cross, 33 Lambie Drive, Manukau
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: 5.30p–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.
MVOING INTO MINDFULNESS
WEST AUCKLAND
A 1-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat
Sunday, 4 August and Monday, 28 October (Labour Day)
Take a day just your yourself, to tap into the power of the now and rediscover your inherent OK-ness. The venue for our retreat is in a lovely setting near the Waitakere Ranges. This will be a day to revitalise your reserves and calm your mind. We’ll use sitting and walking mindfulness practices plus 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. To help this happen, much of the day will be in silence for participants, so you can really come home to yourself and experience stillness. However please note that full instruction will be given (I’ll talk!!). There are lovely grounds to explore in the breaks.
During the day you will be guided in these, and more:
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
When: Sunday, 8 September (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where: Vartamana Retreat Centre, West Auckland
Facilitator: Rachel Tobin
Cost: $110. Please bring food to share for lunch. Morning and afternoon teas and snacks are provided.
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/retreats/
THE ART OF MINDFULNESS
WEST AUCKLAND
A 1-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat
Sunday, 8 September
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 lunchtime, and friendly llamas to pat as well!.
Benefits:
- Take away tools for your ongoing mindfulness practice
- Enjoy a day of complete rest/rejuvenation for your body and mind
- Learn a beautiful, grounding, moving mindfulness form
- Practise mindfulness, with plenty of guidance, in a group of like-minded 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: Sunday, 8 September (10.00am – 4.30pm)
Where: Vartamana Retreat Centre, West Auckland
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/
CHRISTCHURCH
MINDFUL SPACE SITTING GROUP
Richmond
Wednesday or Thursday evenings
All welcome!
Everyone is welcome to join this ongoing mindfulness practice group.
This is a chance to strengthen and re-energize your mindfulness practices while connecting with like-minded others.
When: 26 June, 17 July and 7 August
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Cost: Koha (suggestion $10)
Facilitators: Lea Godfrey and Lin Ong
Venue: Community Space @ Dudley Street, 34 Dudley Street, Richmond
To Register: Email info@livemindful.nz
MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY
(MBCT 8-week Course)
Thursday evenings, 20 June – 8 August 2019
MBCT is a structured research-based approach developed specifically to reduce the risk of relapse into depression, i.e. to maintain wellness.
Clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness in numerous studies in reducing the risk of relapse by about 40–50% in some people. Its effects have been comparable to antidepressants and more importantly, provide skills for ongoing coping.
The MBCT course has also been found to be effective for supporting anxiety from stress, health or work. This is so, as it gets at many mental processes that keep many of us everyday folks in the stressful, ruminative or anxious cycle.
Such a course is conducted only by a specifically trained instructor. Learn ways to enhance your well-being, to live with more ease, to face life’s stresses with greater resilience and improve the overall quality of your life and relationships toward thoughts, emotions, the body and life in general.
Pre-course interviews.
When: Eight Thursday evenings with one full day retreat
Time: 6.45pm – 9.00pm
Cost: $480–$580 Sliding Scale (includes audio guided meditations and resource materials)
Facilitator: Lin Ong, MBCT certified trainer
Venue: Central Christchurch (TBA)
To Register: Email info@livemindful.nz
(Classes begin only if there are 10 or more participants)
MINDFUL NOW
HALF-DAY WORKSHOP
Tuesday, 10 August
We will explore how to work with different anchors of attention and with self regulation.
Date: Saturday, 10 August
Time: 9.30am–1.00pm
Location: Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham Street North
Cost: $35
Facilitator: Lea Godfrey
To Register: Email: lea@mindfulnow.nz
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
HAMILTON
MINDFULNESS HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS
Sunday, 28 July and Sunday, 24 November
Treat yourself to this half-day course at the tranquil Houchen House in Glenview, Hamilton and enjoy this lovely and peaceful venue.
Blair will guide you through a series of lying, sitting and walking practices (including walking outside, within a beautiful natural setting). These practices are excellent for those who tend to feel restless, or who find their minds wandering during meditation. They are practices that may easily be incorporated into your daily life.
This is the perfect opportunity to nurture yourself in a way that will have lasting benefits, through all facets of your life.
When: Sunday, 28 July or Sunday, 24 November
Time: 1.00pm –
Where: Houchen House, 83 Houchens Road, Glenview, Hamilton
Facilitator: Blair Bowker
For More Information: Click here
NAPIER
THE NEXT STEP
CONNECTING WITH JOY IN OUR LIVES
Tuesday evenings, 4 – 25 June
When: Tuesdays, 4 – 25 June (6.15pm – 7.30pm)
Where: Napier
Facilitator: Pat Alexander
For More Information: Please contact Pat at mindfulnessmind1@gmail.com
NORTHLAND
NATURAL EASE AND MINDFUL LIVING
Tushita Hermitage, Peria Valley, Northland
A 4-day Silent Mindfulness and Qi Gong Retreat
31 May – 4 June
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 or $300 for 3-day option (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
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.
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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https://www.facebook.com/mindfulnessnorthcanterbury/
MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) COURSE
RANGIORA
27 August – 15 October
This is the evidence-based mindfulness course that has been taught around the world for 40 years and extensively researched. Kate is a registered mindfulness teacher trained to teach this life-changing course.
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is for anyone who wants to reduce work-, family- or health-related stress and to bring a greater sense of balance and meaning to their lives and also to manage challenges more skilfully. This course supports you to make the practice of mindfulness part of your life.
Your investment in this course will provide you with the following:
- 27 hours of mindfulness teaching by a trained MBSR teacher, to support your own home practice
- A whole day of mindfulness/retreat day
- Recordings of mindfulness practices and a course book for you to keep for your ongoing meditation practice and reading
- Email and phone support as required.
MBSR is a secular course (requiring no beliefs/non-religious) combining ancient wisdom practices and cutting-edge science.
The Rangiora course is kept to a small class size (max 12) so you can get the most from the experience. There is on-going support available.
Dates: Tuesday evenings, 27 August – 15 October (Day-long retreat day Sunday, 6 October)
Venue: Rossburn Receptions, Rangiora
Cost: $590
Facilitator: Kate Brandram-Adams
For More Information: https://mindfulnessnorthcanterbury.wordpress.com/mbsr-2/
To Register: Email Kate at kate@mindfulnessnc.nz
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https://www.facebook.com/mindfulnessnorthcanterbury/
WELLINGTON AND KAPITI
THE ART OF MINDFULNESS
Otaki
A 1-day Mindfulness and qi gong Retreat
Saturday, 10 August
Take a day for yourself, in the lovely setting of Strathean Retreat Centre, to tap into the power of the now and rediscover your inherent OK-ness. In this 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. For participants the retreat is mostly silent, though full instruction and guidance is given. There will be time sit and walk in the gardens at breaks, to rest, and to write.
During the day you will be guided in these, and more:
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
When: Saturday, 10 August (10.00am–4.30pm)
Where: Strathean Retreat Centre, Old Hautere Road, Otaki
Facilitator: Rachel Tobin
Cost: $100
For More Information and to Make a Booking:
http://www.theartofmindfulness.co.nz/courses
NATURAL EASE
Wellington
A 1-day Mindfulness and Movement Retreat
Saturday, 16 November
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 we will explore mindfulness meditation and awareness through movement lessons to access the benefits of being fully present. We will also include some simple stretches and movements to warm and energise the body.
Replenish your energy and vitality
Nourish your well being 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
When: Saturday, 16 November (10.00am–4.30pm)
Where: Hobson Crescent, Thorndon
Facilitator: Rachel Tobin
Cost: $105 (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/
