AN INTRODUCTION TO ACT – FREE Friday Morning Wellbeing Session at Pause & Breathe CIC, Bonnybridge, 30th August, 10:00-11:30am – FULLY-BOOKED
Come and discover six fun ACT skills which can help you to manage stress and life challenges more effectively, as well as finding more meaning and purpose in your everyday life.
ACT is a mindfulness-based training which we can learn in six fun practical exercises.
In this workshop, you’ll be guided through the six steps of:
– Being present
– Acceptance (willingness)
– Taking a step back
– Unhooking from thoughts
– Discovering meaning
– Taking meaningful action
All you’ll need for this workshop is yourself and a notebook and pen.
This session is being held on Friday 30th August from 10-11.30am. The session will be an hour, followed by the chance to stay for a cuppa, biscuit and a chat.
“Totally relaxing and mindful – exactly what I needed. A perfect way to end a day or a week.”
“Intense, powerful relaxation. Probably the first time I have actually switched my brain off in years!”
HEART-SOOTHING MINDFULNESS AND SOUND JOURNEY – SUNDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER 2024, 7:00-8:15pm, at St Anne’s Parish Church, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
On World Heart Day, a soothing heart-centred sound bath and mindfulness session, to calm the body and mind.
A sound journey can help to restore the natural balance in your body, mind and soul by activating your body’s own natural healing process. The vibrations of sound played at certain frequencies can help to reduce stress, improve concentration and focus, support the immune system, lower blood pressure and improve sleep at night.
During the session, I will guide you through a mindful body scan, accompanied by gentle sound healing instruments, such as the monolini, Himalayan bowls, crystal bowls, koshi chimes and more.
You may choose to be seated in a chair or lying down on a mat on the floor. You are encouraged to experience the session in the most comfortable position for you. Please bring your own pillow or cushion to ensure your maximum comfort. (You may also wish to bring a duvet or a blanket to lie on top of). Mats and blankets will be provided.
Tea and refreshments will be offered at the end of the session and are included in your ticket.
*Please also note that this event is not suitable for anyone in their first trimester of pregnancy, or those with sound induced epilepsy, unmanaged bipolar or psychosis. Participants should not attend if they are under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs. Please advise me if you have any of the following: stent, shunt, pacemaker, metal implant or nerve damage, so that I can ensure you aren’t too close to the sound (guidance is 20cm)*
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person.
PAUSE TO BE DAY RETREATS FOR REST AND SELF-CARE in 2024
BEECHBRAE WOODLAND CENTRE, BLACKRIDGE, WEST LOTHIAN
- SUNDAY 2nd JUNE 2024
- SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2024
- SUNDAY 6th OCTOBER 2024
A beautiful collection of restful day retreats near Edinburgh and Glasgow in 2024, combining mindfulness, Qi Gong, soundbaths and more! Connect with nature and like-minded people in this stunning natural setting in the heart of Scotland.
A wonderful opportunity to step back from the busyness of life, by simply allowing yourself this time to pause to restore your body and mind in the beautiful, tranquil setting of Beechbrae Wood.
A day retreat can also help to support your own personal growth and self-reflection, giving you more clarity as you move forwards in life.
EXAMPLE Schedule
- 10:30am – welcome and introduction
- Morning session – includes mindfulness of breath and body meditation, mindful movement, labyrinth walk
- 12:30-1:15pm – lunch
- Afternoon session – includes mindful woodland walk, finishing with relaxing soundbath
- 4:00pm – close
Food
A selection of teas and coffee, water, fruit and snacks are included and will be provided throughout the day. Please bring your own lunch with you to suit your dietary requirements. There are indoor and outdoor breakout spaces available for you to sit and connect with others, or wander during the lunchtime break
facilitators
Elspeth Lewis – Pause to Be
Tracey Muir – Buddha’s Beads and Jewellery
Susie Hooper – Pause and Breathe CIC (6th Oct event)
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person.
MONDAY LUNCHTIME MINDFULNESS
12:30-1:00PM (UK TIME)
A block of four 30-minute online mindfulness sessions, plus recordings which you can revisit as you wish.
Practise in whichever way works best for you – with your camera on or off; sitting or lying down. Bring a blanket and a drink if you wish, and a curious mind.
You can be sure of a warm welcome and a friendly group to practise mindfulness with. Beginners welcome!
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Training) Introduction Programme
A fun, supportive 6-week ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training) introduction programme, which will enable you to transform from whatever may be holding you back in life and to move forwards with purpose, to experience a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
more about MY ACT INTRODUCTIoN COURSE
OVER 6 WEEKS WE WILL EXPLORE
The teaching part of the sessions will be recorded, so if you can’t make it one week, you can catch up later. It’s helpful to commit to as many of the live sessions as you can, in order to gain maximum benefit from the programme. ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training can also be very effective at helping us to move forward, following challenging times in our lives, at home, in the workplace and in sports.
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