Mindfulness Meditation
Zhiwa Ling Resort
PEACEFUL BHUTAN MINDFULNESS RETREAT
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By cultivating the power of present moment awareness we discover inner freedom and a peaceful heart.
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Whether you’ve been practicing for years, or are just beginning to explore these ancient practices, you will benefit from the beauty and richness of Mindfulness in Bhutan.
Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation – with Sal Flynn
Since ancient times all wise cultures have known the value of retreat. Time in retreat allows us to step out of the complexity of our life, to listen deeply to our body, heart and mind.
The Mindfulness Retreat comprises practical instruction and group support for building and strengthening your practice.
This gift to yourself gives you real time and space for personal reflection creating the circumstances for your deeper wisdom to find its way into your every day life.
With no diversions there is nothing to distract us. Self-knowledge and understanding grow as we see that we can live each moment with clarity and awareness.
Pathways To Awareness
In ancient times exercise and meditation were inseparable pathways to awareness.Today, the powerful techniques of mindful yoga, breathing and meditation help us balance the demands of daily life to offer lasting holistic benefits for the body, mind and spirit.
When we cultivate the wisdom of our body and mind through movements practices, breathing exercises, and meditation, we invite peace of mind.
We offer this mindfulness meditation and yoga practice in the magical setting of Bhutan, where you can unwind, relax and come into a more integrated relationship with yourself and your world.
Each day of the retreat begins with morning practice of Mindful Yoga and Sitting Meditation. After spending the day exploring the religious and cultural riches of Paro you will return to Hotel Zhiwa Ling for restorative yoga and deep relaxation. The evening sessions include talks on how you can incorporate mindfulness practices in daily life, discussion, meditation and reflection.
SITTING MEDITATION:
In sitting practice inner silence and stillness develop, concentration deepens, and awareness expands. Gradually and gently the meditation begins with awareness of breath and opens to include mindfulness of all experiences, external and internal, of body sensations and emotions, of thoughts and the nature of mind.
MINDFUL YOGA:
Just as in sitting meditation, where attention is brought to the rhythmic patterns of breathing, Mindful Yoga invites the attention to rest on sensations of the body, becoming aware in the midst of activity. The yoga practices will focus on the deep reflective observations of the body in both stillness and motion.
This retreat is designed to help you:
- Experience different types of Mindfulness practice (breath awareness, meditation and mindful yoga.)
- Understand mindfulness theory and technique.
- Discuss current research on mindfulness and the effect on the brain.
- Look at methods for developing spiritual health and freedom of movement.
- Apply the principles of mindful practice in everyday living.
- Explore the role of mindfulness training for self-care and stress management.
