This month we're welcoming our cosy clubbers to join for an afternoon of mindfulness with Simon.
Simon (he / him) is an accredited mindfulness teacher with a keen interest in holistic therapies. He
completed a 200 hour meditation training in Bali and is qualified in reiki. Simon turned to meditation and mindfulness whilst on a break from the corporate world and continues to use the practice to create presence and resilience in different areas of his life. He loves guiding participants through meditations to assist them on their own wellbeing journey. He can be contacted at simon@mindfulnesspower.co.uk with any questions before or after the session.
What to expect
The session offers a wonderful opportunity to relax and let go on a Sunday afternoon with a few guided meditations and cuppa tea. There will be a light discussion on mindfulness and how it can be helpful for restoring balance and cultivating resilience.
We aim to offer a relaxed space to connect with yourself and others. The session is completely suitable for participants of all levels, with group participation or sharing being optional.
What to bring
Comfortable loose clothing. We’ll be sat on the floor for this session with bolsters, yoga mats, cushions and chairs available. Please bring anything else that will make the experience more comfortable or useful for you – extra layers, snacks, pen and paper to make notes, stim or comfort items etc.
What we have planned
- 2pm | Arrival and Welcome
- 2.10pm | Mindfulness of Breath Meditation and Introduction
- 2.25pm | Mindfulness and Restoring Balance
- 2.35pm | Mountain Meditation
The Mountain Meditation is a guided, metaphor-based mindfulness practice that invites you to connect with the qualities of a mountain throughout. It can be a deeply restful practice that supports a sense of inner balance and gently cultivates resilience. - 2.50pm | Tea Break
- 3pm | Group Discussion
- 3.15pm | Final Shares or Reflections
- 3.30pm | Farewells
Accessibility
This offering is currently booked in a first floor studio and not wheel chair accessible, however efforts will be made to accommodate specific accessibility needs if brought to our attention ahead of time. We may be able to offer online slots or move to the ground floor studio in some cases. There is on street parking nearby and a short journey down a cobbled street is required to access the studio. We have mats and bolsters for seating on the floor (picnic setup) as well as chairs available upon request. There are two gender neutral restrooms in the building one on the same floor and one on the ground floor. There is also a treatment room which can be used as a break out space. There is gas and infrared heating, fans for when it’s warm, as well as tea making facilities on site. The studio has dimmable warm lighting. The studio & equipment is regularly aired and sanitised, however please be considerate of others health and spacial needs when in the space. Do not attend if you are feeling unwell, have symptoms or could be COVID positive. If you have any queries or requests, please contact us here.
Participant Consent Statement
Mindfulness is a very safe practice. However, if you have ever experienced a serious mental health condition
involving psychosis or personality disorder, or if you have epilepsy, you should consult a doctor before undertaking
mindfulness meditation. If you have asthma or other breathing difficulty, and you use an inhaler, it is a good idea to
have this with you during meditations in case you find you experience any shortness of breath. In the unlikely event
that you feel very uncomfortable or unwell while practicing mindfulness, you should stop and seek guidance from the mindfulness teacher.
By attending the class, I understand that I am consenting to the following…
- I have agreed of my own free will to participate in the mindfulness meditation class, taught by a
qualified and licensed mindfulness teacher. - I understand that no guarantee is given or implied with regard to the effectiveness of the practice
for any medical or health-related conditions that I have. - Although mindfulness is a very safe practice, I have read the important safety information above
and I am aware of the risks and choose to participate without liability to the facilitator. - I understand that the class is confidential and that information I disclose to the teacher will not
generally be disclosed to others. However, I understand that there may be times that the teacher
may need to disclose information to others to protect my health and welfare or the health and
welfare of others. Where this is necessary, the teacher will discuss this with me.
About our ticket fees
For all our offerings we have a tiered suggestion of donations. Supporter Rate (cost of you and another), Sustainer Rate (base cost/just you), Community Rate and Pay What You Can. These donations help cover any expenses for our gatherings, cover facilitator fees with any excess donated to fundraisers & mutual aid. Please consider your available resources and financial privilege when selecting what to donate as spaces are limited. You can find out more about sliding scale pricing here.
We also reserve full scholarship spaces. If none of the pricing options above are accessible and you’d like to attend, just drop Sy a message directly to book a scholarship space.