Mindfulness Workshops
DETAILS OF THE WORKSHOP
SILENCE
We spend the first section of the day in ‘silence.’ We talk normally on arrival, and once the classes start it’s no talking until lunchtime. Of course you can ask questions, or talk if it’s really necessary. People find the no-talking freeing and energising. I can promise you we make up for it at lunchtime, when the silence is lifted for the remainder of the day!
TIMETABLE
9.30 Welcome
9.45 YOGA 45 mins (Silence begins)
10.30 MEDITATION
A set of three 15 minute guided meditations or mindful activities
11.15 Morning tea (15 mins) silence
11.30 Mindful movement (20 mins)
11.50 Discussion, Q&A 25 mins
12.15 MEDITATION (second session) 45 minutes
A set of three 15 minute guided meditations or mindful activities
1 pm LUNCH (40 minutes)
1.40 Yoga nidra deep relaxation (half hour)
Pack up mats
2.10 Cup of tea
Discussion, Q&A (half hour)
2.40 Circle Activity
Discussion, theory and practice (30 mins)
3.10pm Reflection time (15 mins)
Group sharing
Evaluation
3.25 Closing
3.30 End
WHAT WE WILL BE DOING …
- Starting with slow, gentle yoga stretches …
- Guided meditations sitting on chairs
- A series of meditation sessions
- Discussion, talks and Q&A
- Morning tea 15 minutes
- An active, fun session with some movement and music
- Lunch (45 minutes- 1 hour including clean-up)
- Long lying down guided relaxation (yes, it’s fine to fall asleep!!)
- Cup of tea
- Sharing circle
- Q&A session
- Evaluation
- Closing reflections
- Home time 3.30pm
WHAT TO BRING
Mats, cushions and light coverings will be available; best to bring your own if possible. Mats are for the yoga session at the beginning and the lying down relaxation after lunch. We do the meditations sitting in chairs (though it’s fine to sit on floor if you prefer). I have spare cushions for the chairs.
There will hand sanitiser available and we will space to be 1.5 m apart. Please bring your mask for indoor activities.
LUNCH
Please bring lunch to share
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RECENT WORKSHOPS at Eden Creek:
SUNDAY 26th September 2021
SUNDAY 30th August 2020
SUNDAY 26th September 2021
SUNDAY 30th August 2020
"Thank you, Shakti, for a lovely day yesterday. I appreciate your hard work & professionalism that makes it go so seamlessly. I feel refreshed & recharged." -Bridget, 29th August 2016
April 2017
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May 2016, Eden Creek Mindfulness Workshop
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2016
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Participants enjoy a day-long mindfulness workshop at Eden Creek near Kyogle NSW, Australia. Pictured here with mandala colouring creativity.
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Mindfulness Workshop August 2015, Eden Creek.
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“A whole day of mindfulness is the perfect amount to take you out of your rut of daily life and be able to hit the reset button. Every aspect of the day made that possible, the gorgeous setting, the lovely company, the balance of relaxation and activities that require energy. Thank you so much for an amazing day Shakti. It’s so hard to pick one thing that I enjoyed the most, the whole package was wonderful.” Participant, August 2015
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August 2015, Eden Creek Mindfulness Day
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Mindfulness Workshop, Eden Creek NSW, March 2015
Day-long Mindfulness Workshops
One of my most favourite things is to run a day-long Mindfulness in Workshop. The morning schedule is full the we take an easier pace after lunch.
The day starts with a very gentle yoga stretch (no experience necessary) and the Luxury of Silence: no conversation until lunchtime. A series of guided meditations follow. If you're a beginner, no problem. I am skilled at making meditation easy, enjoyable and accessible for all.
In between meditations blocks we share in some light-hearted fun to provide a balance to introspection. Neuroscience tells us that we concentrate better when we’re happy. It might take the form of music and movement ... depends on the day.
After a shared leisurely, delicious lunch comes the ever-popular Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation). As if you needed to relax even more! Then afternoon tea and a series of group circle activities. It may be a stint of chill-out mandala colouring; or a heart-warming Loving Kindness practice or joyful Gratitude- or a bit of them all, or whatever the group brings to the afternoon session.
Please don’t hesitate to invite me to your group or community to deliver a full day of heaven.
Invite Me!
A trainer for both adults and children, I have a passion for crafting creative classes and devising games and interactive activities that bring mindfulness to life in group settings.
I love to deliver mindfulness training to a variety of audiences: teachers, kids, carers, teens, parents, community groups, seniors, workplace ... you name it.
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Mindfulness Games for Groups
Interaction and fun are vital ingredients in the learning process: they prime the brain to relax and absorb new information. Light-hearted fun soothes an overwrought nervous system and brings on that all-important laugh.
A great way to introduce mindfulness concepts is through games that explore the pivotal effect of mindfulness on the brain and nervous system, the core of our being. Understanding the concepts helps the practice itself fall into place.
A trainer for both adults and children, I have a passion for crafting creative classes and devising games and interactive activities that bring mindfulness to life in group settings.
I love to deliver mindfulness training to a variety of audiences: teachers, kids, carers, teens, parents, community groups, seniors, workplace ... you name it.
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Mindfulness Games for Groups
Interaction and fun are vital ingredients in the learning process: they prime the brain to relax and absorb new information. Light-hearted fun soothes an overwrought nervous system and brings on that all-important laugh.
A great way to introduce mindfulness concepts is through games that explore the pivotal effect of mindfulness on the brain and nervous system, the core of our being. Understanding the concepts helps the practice itself fall into place.