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Daylong Retreat: Fundamentals of Mindfulness Hosted by Dr. Ana Johnson

When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Carruthers Hall
Room: 102
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Description:

Call forth your passion for life, creativity and vocation. Get ready for final assignments and exams.

Attend entire day (10 am - 4 pm) or 1 hour sessions.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

Certificate of Completion also provided.

Brief Itinerary - Schedule: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Session 1: 10-11 a.m: Talk - Power of awareness; Guided mindfulness - Mindfulness of breath and body and other anchors, mindful movement (qigong)

15 Minute Break

Session 2: 11:15-12:15 p.m: Talk - Path for self discovery; grounding;  mindfulness of the body: why start with breath, body; pain, grief, trauma ; Guided mindfulness - Body, sensations, sounds; mindful movement (qigong)

12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch break (mindful eating instructions)

Session 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m: Talk - Uncover the true self; mindfulness of thoughts: not about eliminating thoughts, planning is good; Guided mindfulness –  Mindfulness of thoughts and beliefs; start with breath, sounds, emotions, mindful movement (qigong)

15 Minute Break

Session 4: 2:45-3:45 p.m: Talk: Daily attunement to cycles in life/disentangle limiting beliefs; mindfulness on a daily basis - regular practice, being aware of our thoughts and body, self-compassion and compassion for others; Guided mindfulness – Observations; staying balanced; daily basis meditation: beginning with the breath, moving onto the body, thoughts, sounds, emotions; mindful movement (qigong)

15 minute optional ending debrief

Contact:
Dr. Ana Johnson
ana.johnson@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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