Living in Harmony Mindfulness Meditation
WITHOUT INNER PEACE, HOW CAN WE MAKE REAL PEACE? - The Dalai Lama
Meditation has been used throughout centuries to help people focus on the here and now. According to Eastern Philosophy, both the past and the future only “exist” in our imagination. The “here and now” is all that really is.
Mindfulness Meditation has been used successfully around the world in the treatment of stress and anxiety. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced mindfulness meditation practices to hospital-based stress release clinics in 1979, and now they are spread in more than 200 hospitals around USA. Through his pioneer work there are many published scientific articles now available on the benefits of mindfulness practice.
Its principle is very simple: bring your awareness to the present moment and you will notice that you are not your thoughts. Thoughts are impermanent: they arise and they pass away if we don’t engage with them. This simple fact can make us aware of the thoughts that are beneficial, the ones that are not so beneficial and give us the space and the freedom to choose.
On the practical level Mindfulness Meditation helps to improve concentration and focus, and also improves creativity.
Learn and practice some easy Mindfulness Meditation methods to help you start meditating at home more regularly and find more peace and calm in your life.
For details see courses below.
PRIVATE SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND BUSINESSES IN SYDNEY AREA.
Courses
MEDITATION COURSES in Hunters Hill (Lower North Shore)
starting again on Wed 2nd May 2012 for eight weeks
MEDITATION COURSE in Bondi Junction starting on Thurs 3rd May for eight weeks
HUNTERS HILL
Mindfulness Meditation Course in Hunters Hill, Lower North Shore Sydney, starting again on Wed 2nd May 2012 for 8 weeks.
Venue: Fairland Hall, 14 Church St, Hunters Hill
Investment: $165.00 for 8 one and half hour sessions.
Early bird special of only $155 applies before 10th April 2012
Dates: Wednesday nights from 7.00 to 8.30 pm for 8 weeks starting on Wed 2nd May
Bookings and info contact Ana on ana@livinginharmony.com.au or 0428 569 373
BONDI JUNCTION
Mindfulness Meditation Course in Bondi Junction starting on Thursday 3rd May for 8 weeks
Venue: Pilates for Wellbeing, Suite 2, level 1, 118 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction
Investment: $156.00 for 8 one hour sessions
Early bird special of only $147 applies before 10th April 2012
Dates: Thursday nights from 7.30 to 8.30 pm for 8 weeks starting on Thurs 3rd May
SPACES ARE LIMITED. For bookings contact Sue @ Pilates for Wellbeing on 02 8086 3244 or 0416 030 169.
For questions and info contact the teacher, Dr. Ana Brandão on 0428 569 373 or ana@livinginharmony.com.au
TESTIMONIALS
Dear Ana. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge, and for your wonderful classes. I really did enjoy them, and will continue to practise meditation. You are very gifted at teaching and I’m very grateful for the time I got to spend in your class. Kim
Ana, thank you so much for your teaching – I have made great strides in my approach to my life since we started 8 weeks ago, and a large part of that is because of mindfulness and my becoming aware, through your selection of readings, and your advice. Rowan
Dear Ana. Thank you for the meditation classes. I found the classes very beneficial and always looked forward to the hour of so of stillness in a busy week. Liz
FOR ‘BRINGING MINDFULNESS TO YOUR HOME’ WORKSHOPS PLEASE CHECK HERE
EXPERIENCING MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP Coming soon in 2012
MINDFULNESS EXERCISES & MEDITATIONS
with Dr. Ana Claudia Brandão
Compassion and love are not mere luxuries.
As the source both of inner and external peace,
they are fundamental to the continued survival of our species. – The Dalai Lama
Join Ana for three hours of mindfulness practice and inspiration while exploring Buddhist teachings through writing, drawing and meditations.
During the workshop we will observe Noble Silence.
This workshop is suitable for anyone with some experience in mindfulness meditation and able to sit without guidance for 20-min.
Bring a small notebook and pen, two thin cushions, a bottle of water and warm clothes for walking meditation outdoors (weather permitting).
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Only few places left. Please ring Ana today on 0428569373 to book your place.
INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR TEENS WORKSHOP
Mindfulness meditation can help us to understand that we are not our thoughts and are able to have some relief by taking a step back into the present moment in times of high mental activity or stress.
This workshop has been developed specifically for teenagers with some simple relaxation and meditation tools that will support them in dealing with the growing pressures from school work, exams and relationships.
Date: TBA
Time: 3pm – 5pm
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN TO a 10-MIN RELAXATION
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN TO a 20-MIN BODY SCAN MEDITATION WITH ANA
Click below to listen to several famous Buddhist teachers sharing the importance of meditation practice.
Click below to listen to Ajahn Brahm’s excellent talk on happiness and the causes of happiness
Ajahn Brahm – Finding happiness
MASTER BEHRAM GHISTA’S VISIT TO SYDNEY
My Spiritual Teacher, Behram Ghista, will be back in January 2013
More info at website
For bookings e-mail Ana on ana@livinginharmony.com.au
To watch Master B speaking at a public talk in Sydney, press play below.
FOR AJAHN BRAHM TALK WATCH BELOW.
