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Putting time aside on  daily basis to sample the 'being' rather than the 'doing' mode is one of the most helpful gifts that people can give to themselves.

Segal, Williams, Teasdale

 

The  next open mindfulness meditation retreat day serving Bath and Bristol area at Ammerdown is June 10th, 2012. This retreat day will differ from the schedule below in that silence will be observed throughout almost the whole of the day.

 

 This is an ideal opportunity to:

  • deepen your mindfulness practice with the support of a group
  • learn more about the subtleties of the mindful approach
  • take time out from your familiar comfort zone, habitual existence or stressful circumstances
  • be with yourself in a nurturing way
  • meet and be with like minded people 
  • discover the effect of being in silence in a group 
  • hear how others are integrating mindfulness into their lives

Usual schedule of the retreat days

9.30am: The day begins with coffee/tea and a chance to get to know one another and the Centre.

10.00am: The formal day begins with discussion around elements of the mindfulness approach  participants wish to explore.

The discussion is an opportunity to gain clarity on areas of the approach that may not have been fully understood or integrated into everyday life and formal practice

12.45pm-1.30pm: Lunch There will be a shared lunch. Everybody brings something they want to eat with maybe a little more for others. Coffee and tea is provided. Cutlery/crockery etc’ is there for our use.

Silence will begin to be observed during lunch at 1.20pm and will last until 4.30pm.

1.30pm -4.30pm: We will be practicing various mindfulness meditation practices from the MBCT courses plus some not covered by the MBCT course.

4.30pm: Time to reflect on our experiences of the day.

5.00pm: Retreat day ends.

It is best to dress in comfortable layers so that you can adjust for feeling warm or cold. Loose clothing is advised for mindfulness movement meditation. Waterproof clothing and foot wear may be necessary as we try and use the beautiful grounds for some of our practices. Please bring a mat, cushion for neck support and a blanket.

As with all the mindfulness practices, as best you can, come along with an open mind, experience the day as it unfolds and reflect on the day afterwards.

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