This 'Mindfulness Retreat Day - Choosing to Slow Down' of mindfulness practice focuses on the mindful art of 'slowing down' to cultivate greater attention and awareness. The cult of speed is endemic and this can have negative consequences for both mind and body. On this retreat day we will learn why we are so driven by speed, and the 'how' of slowing down. , , Using mindfulness techniques, meditations, discussion and mindful movement, the day will give you the skills to start your journey towards the many benefits of both mental and physical slowing down. , , Simone Stolton from The Kent Mindfulness Centre will take you through the day., , You will need to be able to follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group. By the end of this course you should be able to:, Identify a range of mindfulness practices., Identify ways in which mindfulness may be helpful for you., Describe some key underlying principles of mindfulness., Identify how to take this work forward if you want to. This course in Sittingbourne is suitable for anyone interested in mindfulness, meditation and improving attentiveness from absolute beginners to those with some prior experience., , We advise anyone with a pre-existing medical condition to seek advice from their GP before exercising., , Pregnant students should not attend classes until they are at least 16 weeks pregnant.
Name: Mindfulness Retreat Day - Choosing to Slow Down Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 11:12:14 Updated 20160712 11:12:14
Please wear loose comfortable clothing. You may be asked to participate in bare feet., , You will need:, , - A blanket or cushion and socks for relaxation, - A bottle of water Equipment required Please wear loose comfortable clothing. You may be asked to participate in bare feet., , You will need:, , - A blanket or cushion and socks for relaxation, - A bottle of water
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine Classification: Health, Public Services and Care