🪷📢 [IN PERSON] Intro to Mindfulness Meditation Afternoon Workshop
You've probably heard the word "mindfulness" floating around, but what does it really mean?
Spoiler: It is SO MUCH MORE than “just breathe and calm down” quotes on Instagram.
📅 Sunday 13th, 2 PM-4.30 PM
📌 London E17, Yonder Studio
💰 30 £
2 hours of teachings, plenty of practice, sharing and Q&A
a lovely space, props and tea provided 🍵
Leave with your mind and heart full of new insights (:
For the past 10 years, I’ve explored the world of mainstream, secular mindfulness: neuroscience, stress reduction, attention training and the “3 breaths before your next meeting” stuff.
It served as an entry door, but it was clear that it wasn’t the full picture.
So, a few years ago, I started asking myself:
🤔 Where does mindfulness actually fit in Buddhism? 🤔 How much of what we practice today is a Western remix? 🤔 How much of what we practice has been lost in translation?
That’s when I dove into the Theravāda and Zen traditions.
This workshop is a collection of the “AHA!” moments I picked up along the way.
💡 We’ll explore the traditional Four Establishments of Mindfulness, with a focus on mindfulness of the body. 💡 You’ll experience a light movement practice (no yoga skills needed), contemplative practices like mindful eating, and yes—some juicy Buddhist reflections on impermanence, including asubha (aka, the less Insta-friendly sides of being human). 💡 You’re welcome to take what resonates and lovingly leave the rest.
The space is beautiful.
Props, tea, and love are provided.
Whether you’re brand new or bringing years of practice, come exactly as you are.
P.S. You're reading this because you signed up for a free event, download, or newsletter with me, Maria Chietera, and now you're on the list for my regular letter. I know your time is valuable, and your inbox is packed (same here), so I appreciate you reading this newsletter.
