Lion's Roar Foundation – 8th Annual Shambhala Sun Foundation Auction
Auction Ends: Dec 9, 2014 11:59 PM EST

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Centre for Mindfulness Studies, Toronto, Canada: Mindfulness for Beginners 1

Item Number
602
Estimated Value
70 USD
Sold
23 USD to sw8d43065
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

 

Whether wanting to hear about mindfulness for the first time or find a group to support your existing practice, the Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto, Canada, has a place for you. With this item the successful bidder will take part in a half-day beginners workshop

Mindfulness for Beginners 1 offers an opportunity to learn about and experience the basics of mindfulness. Mindfulness practices provide a way to get some space from the constant mental chatter that can be a source of distress. Mindfulness has been validated by research as a simple way to calm the mind and slow down the tendency to react automatically. It opens the way to a wider perspective on experience and increases the number of forms a response might take.

Workshop details:

  • Learn very specific techniques to work with the mind and body
  • Develop resources to help feel more alive in everyday life
  • Have an open forum to ask any questions about mindfulness meditation and practices

Facilitator Elaine Smookler is a Centre for Mindfulness Studies faculty member and has been practicing mindfulness for 20 years. As a professional performer, writer and teacher she has used mindfulness as the subject of her work. She is the co-author of the upcoming book, Killers, Coffins & Cadavers: A Humorous guide to Death and Dying, a comedic take on the details of death. She has contributed to a variety of publications and projects on the subject of mindfulness. Listen here for an interview with Elaine about her live show "Mindful Martinis", produced and aired on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's network radio show Tapestry. (And see here for tickets to her live show.)

 

Item Special Note

For use during 2015.

All prices $USD.

At the conclusion of the auction, the winning bid will be charged to the credit card on file.