Meditation & Mindfulness
Fortnightly sessions to quieten your mind, settle your nervous system and train yourself to be more focused, engaged and less reactive.
Fortnightly Meditation & Mindfulness sessions are led by Carole and her colleague, Vicki Marston, on Saturday mornings throughout the year from 9am to 10am on a donation basis.
Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary. Each session begins with a brief discussion followed by a breathing practice and a meditation.
Come and dip your toe into the vast ocean of meditation and mindfulness. You will be most welcome.
The 5 Essentials of Meditation
- Thoughts are ok
- Be kind to yourself
- Don’t try too hard
- Favour a beginner’s mind, no expectations
- Don’t give up, stick with it
And remember, it is everyone’s birth right to meditate.
As Bob Marley sings in Redemption Song:
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds.
Meditation has its origins in the yoga tradition. The word yoga means to “yoke” or to join. It is a practice where you join your awareness to a particular focus. The practice quietens the mind, settles the nervous system and trains the brain to be more focused, engaged and less reactive.
To experience some of the many physical, mental, psychological and spiritual benefits, we must remember meditation is a practice so the discipline to practice is paramount.
“Whether it’s walking up a hill or sitting in silent meditation together I feel her genuineness & peaceful presence. There’s always something new to learn from her words & she urges you to be kind to yourself in all that you do.”
The benefits
- A quieter mind. Joining your awareness to a single focus gives the busy mind a rest.
- A settled nervous system. The breath and stillness help the body let go of stress and tension.
- More focus. Regular practice trains the brain to stay present and engaged.
- Less reactive. You learn to notice your thoughts and respond with kindness, not on autopilot.
