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A day of connection with nature, through mindfulness, Qi Gong, yoga nidra and soundbath, in a stunning woodland setting.A wonderful opportunity to step away from the distractions and stresses of daily life and prepare to transition into Spring, surrounded by the stunning abundance of nature at Beechbrae Wood.
Throughout the day you'll be invited to experience various types of mindfulness meditation and mindful movement in the spacious studio, a mindful walk in stunning surroundings, including a contemplative labyrinth walk, and ending with a relaxing yoga nidra and soundbath session.
In this safe and supportive space you can give yourself permission to relax and restore your mental well-being, alongside other like-minded individuals.
A day-retreat can also help to support your own personal growth and self-reflection, giving you more clarity as you move forwards into a new season.
Schedule
- Arrive from 10:00am
- 10:30am - welcome and introduction
- Morning session - mindfulness of breath and body meditation, Qi Gong mindful movement
- 12:30-1:15pm - lunch
- Afternoon session: mindful walk in nature, yoga nidra, relaxing soundbath
- 4:00pm - close
Food
A vegetarian lunch will be provided, plus a selection of teas and coffee, water, fruit and snacks throughout the day. There are indoor and outdoor breakout spaces available for you to sit and connect with others, or to wander during the lunchtime break.
Your Facilitators
Susie Hooper, Pause and Breathe CIC
Susie worked as a Social Worker within Criminal Justice for 20 years, and is passionate about helping people to make difficult changes. Since the beginning of 2017, Susie has been delivering mindfulness within her local community in Falkirk. She co-founded Pause & Breathe CIC with her husband, Phil Blackburn and is delighted to have opened The Place to Pause & Breathe in Bonnybridge and The Place for Martial Arts & Wellbeing in Bo'ness - bringing people together in community. Susie is a Mindfulness Coach, a certified Daring to Rest Facilitator and a Qi Gong instructor. Her approach is trauma-sensitive, and she is an advocate of giving participants choice in everything she offers.
Elspeth Lewis, Pause to Be
Elspeth is a certified mindfulness teacher, sound practitioner and author, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She is also a parent to two teenagers and a lively golden retriever. Elspeth is passionate about sharing stress-reduction techniques with others, and established Pause to Be in 2019 to share the life-enhancing benefits of mindfulness.
She holds a mindfulness teaching qualification in the Mindfulness-Based Living Course (MBLC) with Shamash Alidina's Teach Mindfulness Academy, accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA). She also holds a Level 2 Diploma in Integral Sound Healing with Groups from the Sound Healing Academy. In addition, Elspeth has trained in the mindfulness-based approach of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training) for adults and adolescents, is a registered member of the CMA, and holds PVG Scheme Membership.
Additional Information
We're delighted to be supported on the day by Tracey Muir of Buddha's Beads and Jewellery who will be sharing a selection of her beautiful gifts and jewellery on the day.
As well as creating beautiful crystal pieces, Tracey is also a Reiki Master, and holds diplomas in Crystal Reiki, Crystal Healing and Yoga.
**The event is suitable for all, especially beginners to mindfulness, however the soundbath is not suitable for anyone in their first trimester of pregnancy, or those with sound induced epilepsy, unmanaged bipolar or psychosis. Please also advise if you have any of the following: stent, shunt, pacemaker, metal implant or nerve damage**
**Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person**
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Heights Road,Blackridge,EH48 3SW,GB, Drumtassie Fishery, Heights Road, Bathgate, EH48 3SW, United Kingdom,Bathgate
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