In uncertain times, taking breaks from reactive working patterns and a constant influx of information, to create space for your own wellbeing, is vital in safeguarding yourself from burning out.
With perpetual news cycles becoming increasingly distressing, and lockdown leaving many of us feeling exhausted and uninspired, now is the time to reconnect with your body and mind. In this practical lunchtime mindfulness session, Ed Halliwell, one of the UK’s leading mindfulness instructors and writers, will show you why and how it is absolutely possible to build resilience, empathy and a sense of purpose into your routine – no matter the state of the world.
By stepping away from the pressures of ‘presenteeism’ working from home creates, and giving yourself the nourishing lunch break you deserve, you will engage in an interactive practice that connects you with like-minded people seeking support and stress relief, in a fun, restorative and communal space.
Please note that this course will be hosted online. Places are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Course content
What is mindfulness and how can it benefit you?
Mindfulness in a crisis
Key meditation practices – such as mindful breathing, mindfulness of the body and mindfulness of the senses
Developing your own mindfulness approach for dealing with a crisis
The underlying anxieties that surface under pressure
How you can make a conscious choice to take a break from work and build in space for getting in touch with your own resilience
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Tutor profile
Ed Halliwell is a mindfulness teacher and writer, based in London and Sussex. He’s the author of Into The Heart of Mindfulness and Mindfulness: How to live well by paying attention, as well as co-author of The Mindful Manifesto. Ed is an advisor to and former co-director of The Mindfulness Initiative, which is supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Mindfulness to develop mindfulness-based policies for the UK. He tweets @EdHalliwell.
Details
Date: Friday 17 April 2020
Times: Afternoon course, 12noon-1.30pm
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