Casual Mindful Meditation Class
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Secure your spot by paying now (just click the button below) or send me a message to let me know you are coming and pay on the night.
Secure your spot by paying now (just click the button below) or send me a message to let me know you are coming and pay on the night.
Wear Comfy clothing, socks if your tootsies get cold (shoes off), and any meditation equipment you like if you wish - seating and cushions provided.
FAQ
What are your qualifications?
I am a certified and registered Meditation Teacher, having completed formal education. I have had a personal meditation practice for 20+ years.
I have been a certified and registered Naturopath for 20+yrs with a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), I run my own clinic which is situated in Cornubia, Logan, Qld.
I am currently also completing a Master of Professional Psychology degree.
I am currently also completing a Master of Professional Psychology degree.
What is mindful meditation?
Mindful meditation is an umbrella term for a range of techniques and exercises which involve focusing all of one's attention and awareness on the present moment experience in an open and accepting manner. The present moment is the only moment where we exist, however, we have learnt to spend most of our 'time' in an automatic response state which is based on data collected from the past. Learning to be present in this moment allows us to disengage from past conditioning so that we may actively participate in creating our present experience of reality. Mindful meditation practice helps us learn to become consciously aware of our present thoughts, emotions and actions. When we are able to do this we are able to actively choose in this moment which thoughts, emotions and actions to give our attention to. In this way we learn to be a proactive conscious participant in our life.
Mindful meditation is an umbrella term for a range of techniques and exercises which involve focusing all of one's attention and awareness on the present moment experience in an open and accepting manner. The present moment is the only moment where we exist, however, we have learnt to spend most of our 'time' in an automatic response state which is based on data collected from the past. Learning to be present in this moment allows us to disengage from past conditioning so that we may actively participate in creating our present experience of reality. Mindful meditation practice helps us learn to become consciously aware of our present thoughts, emotions and actions. When we are able to do this we are able to actively choose in this moment which thoughts, emotions and actions to give our attention to. In this way we learn to be a proactive conscious participant in our life.
What are some of the benefits of regular meditation practice?
- Less reactive and impulsive
- Activates brain circuits involved in being happy, energised and actively engaged in life
- A richer more fulfilling experience of life
- Develops a stronger more positive sense of self
- Greater compassion for self and others
- Increased immune function
- Increased sense of inner calm and peace
- Improved communication and relationships with others
- Reduced anxiety and stress
- Decreased muscle tension
- Greater sense of mental and physical balance
- Improved sleep
- Disengages the stress fight or flight response
- Decreased respiratory rate
I am not religious, is this a religion?
No. Think of mindful meditation like you would a tool in a toolbox. It doesn't matter whether your are an atheist or a priest, anyone can pick up a hammer or a screwdriver and have a go. The same principle applies to mindful meditation techniques. In fact every person alive today has engaged in mindful meditation many times over. The very fact that you are already engaging in mindful meditation naturally means that this practice is right for you.
I've tried meditation before and I just don't get it, all I felt was frustrated
Mindful meditation is like a muscle, the more you work that muscle the stronger it becomes. Let's take exercise for example. What is after no regular exercise you decide to start getting fit. You wouldn't expect to be able to go out and run a marathon straight away, would you? The same goes for mindful meditation, start with the basics and go from there. Don't expect to be a master straight away. You are not 'going on a diet' that will have an end date, you are making lifelong changes. As the old saying goes, it is the journey, not the destination.
What style of meditation do you teach?
What style of meditation do you teach?
Mindful meditation is an umbrella term for a range of techniques and exercises. I use lots of different techniques because variety is the spice of life. Because I live mindful meditation, I tend to engage in many different techniques over the course of the day. What works for one scenario may not for another, similarly individuals tend to gravitate towards particular techniques based on their personality and where they are at in life. Not everyone learns the same way.
When is the best time of day to meditate?
When is the best time of day to meditate?
The best time is the time that works for you, for most this is first thing in the morning and last thing at night. However, living mindful meditation means you can engage techniques anywhere anytime.
How long should I meditate for each day?
How long should I meditate for each day?
At least 10 minutes twice daily is a great place to start. However, half an hour to an hour daily is superb! When you live mindful meditation, you literally live this way.
