BEGINNERS MIND:

AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION BASICS

Course Dates & Times:
Weds 2nd Sept – Weds 7th Oct 2020
6:30 – 7:30pm

Cost:
£60

Teacher:
Heather Gregg

This 6 week online live program designed & taught by Heather will introduce you to a mix of ancient & contemporary techniques that are simple, accessible and very effective; offering the opportunity to slow down, press pause and reflect within your day from the comfort of your home, providing a toolbox to support you with managing stress, anxiety and a busy mind, developing your mental wellbeing & fitness through consistent practice which can be easily integrated into your daily routine, connecting with others in a community to stay motivated and accountable.

Taking place in the Heather Yoga Online Yoga Shala – each week this course offers:

6 x 60 minute Beginners Mind live interactive themed sessions via Zoom with a mix of meditation techniques and learning about the practice and the weekly focus.
6 x 30 minute group meditation class via Zoom from the regular timetable is included at Heather Yoga.
Exclusive access to guided audio meditation downloads to practice & support you between weekly sessions and anytime, anywhere.
Access to recordings of the Beginner’s Mind sessions to return to as often as you’d like throughout the course and available to attendees for 6 months after completion.
Email overview of the interactive sessions including some additional resources and suggested reading for further study.

During each 60 minutes interactive session we will cover:

How to set up comfortably for meditation (sitting on the floor, using props, resting in a chair, laying down on the back).
Why meditation is important and how to develop a consistent, sustainable and effective practice
Learn & practice the basics of various meditation concepts & techniques.
Meditation with clear and easy to understand guidance & instructions.
Overcoming Difficulties + How & When To Practice.
Group discussion, self reflection exercises & journaling prompts about the weekly meditation techniques & your experiences.

By the end of this course you will have:

Received the gifts that a consistent meditation routine offers: including reduced stress, relieving anxiety, better focus, improved sleep, calmer clearer outlook on life
Gained knowledge, understanding and experience of accessible effective basic meditations.
Explored a variety of techniques and identified the types you like and resonate with to support you with maintaining a regular practice
Laid a foundation to feel comfortable and confident to attend and sit for meditation in dedicated group sessions/ as part of yoga classes/ at home.
Developed more awareness of yourself and feel better equipped to navigate daily life situations.
Enjoyed a valuable inspiring learning experience for your self development, mental wellbeing and self care.
Engaged & connected with other participants on the program to be stay motivated and feel supported within the program’s community.

Meditation is an innate part of the yoga practice and available & accessible to EVERYONE. You don’t have to be practicing yoga poses to reap the benefits of this profound and time-tested practice. If you are curious to start a meditation practice or develop a existing practice, whether you seek enhanced creativity, a respite from stress and anxiety, emotional and physical healing, or self awareness – this course will provide a brilliant starting point and opportunity under Heather’s caring guidance.

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What are students are saying…

“Although I meditate alone I do really enjoy joining the group meditations. I find the online environment really effective. Heather holds the space and gives clear instruction and it feels good to be connected to others in the class.

I really recommend joining the beginners course. Meditation is not mysterious, you don’t have to go and sit in a cave for years. You can sit in your special place in your home and benefit from Heather’s experience and skill in this highly accessible course. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.”

Fiona O’Neill

‘As someone who has ummed and ahhed about meditation for a long while now, Heather’s course was a great introduction to meditation covering lots of different meditation techniques with helpful tips and content to access. As Heather included a variety of meditations, you can work out what suits you when you do decide to take your meditation seat that day. Really enjoyed it.’

Mia

I loved the meditation course. There was so much variety of different methods and information that was both practical and inspiring. I have learnt so much and also appreciated the class details/information sent on a weekly basis so I could read back and really absorb what we had learnt in the previous class. It was also great to share with others in a different ways online and on Zoom. I have had my eye on the meditation course for a while but haven’t been able to do it due to childcare. Ironically, lockdown has meant I can access more of your classes, both meditation and yoga! Thank you so much Heather for such a fantastic course and you and the other wonderful teachers have kept me sane through this challenging period.

Vicky