This is the introduction to our Level 1: Being Present Mindfulness Training taught on a Tuesday evening. It can be taken in isolation as a retreat or a refresher for those already with a Mindfulness practice or is a perfect way to begin a Mindfulness journey. After the first part you can choose to continue…
I’ve been contemplating the question – how does poetry deepen our practice? I want to share with you something a friend said to me recently. She had been reading poetry mindfully and subsequently, when she did the bodyscan, she experienced her body in a very fresh and free way. She, like most of us, had…
Mindfulness, which is the practice of intentionally bringing one’s attention to the present moment without judgment, has been shown to offer numerous benefits for individuals. Here are some of the key benefits of mindfulness: Stress reduction: Mindfulness helps to reduce stress by allowing individuals to observe their thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed or…
How participants feel they have benefited from this course Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend at Samye Ling or Online. As we get older many of us can get stuck in old habits, such as neglecting self-care, not getting enough good quality sleep and forgetting to move in ways that maintain our strength, balance and…
Over the last 7 years I have delivered many of our Level 1 Being Present Mindfulness Courses both online and in person at Samye Ling in Dumfriesshire. I calculated that I have shared Mindfulness with over 300 people. The Level 1 course begins with a standalone introductory weekend at Samye Ling or 4 evening sessions…
Hello! Your Free July Summer Reflections Mindfulness calendar is ready for you to download! This month try dropping questions into the mind like dropping pebbles into a pond… Observing the ripples. Allowing the responses, the ripples in the mind, to form themselves… a different question for each day. Use our SUMMER REFLECTIONS GUIDED AUDIO to…
This is a one year course or weekend only. It starts with one weekend at Samye Ling or online and the choice to follow with six evening sessions online. How our participants have benefited from the Living Well to Die Well Course Part One of Living Well to Die Well with Heather Regan-Addis and Jacky…
There is an increasing awareness of trauma as a big issue in the lives of so many people. Trauma can be described as a shock to our system from which we never fully recovered or a deep wound to the psyche that never completely healed. It is understood these days that trauma is no longer…
Are you struggling to cope with your stress levels or find it hard to switch off at times? Do you think some extra tools to meet this would be helpful? Just before the festive season kicks off with its own stress and joys, this weekend in the peaceful surroundings of Samye Ling will give an…