Mindfulness as a Martial Art

Mindfulness is a verb - it's a doing word. When we practice daily mind-harnessing exercises like meditation, conscious deep breathing, Qigong, Tai Chi or Yoga, and self-reflection, our minds, brains, bodies and nervous systems become steadier and more skilled at:

• Focusing our attention
• Coping with stress and recovering from stressful events
• Feeling and expressing compassion and empathy
• Self-awareness and emotional self-regulation
• Adaptability
• Emotional Intelligence (EI)

When we consistently exercise our mindfulness muscles, they improve as if we've been working out at a brain gym. We become mindfulness martial artists by skilfully engaging with inner and outer energies. We learn to feel stillness and clarity in the storms of life AND we better ride the big waves of life with composure and dynamic balance.

This one day workshop on the banks of the beautiful Currumbin Creek on the Southern Gold Coast invites you into some of the cornerstone principles and practices of muscular, practical mindfulness.

We will hear from some of the world's leading neuroscientists, psychologists and mindfulness practitioners about the scientific evidence base that supports the effectiveness of mindfulness practices. 

We will explore and practice key forms of mindfulness that help us to: focus, manage stress, activate compassion, nourish self-awareness, engage in emotional regulation, increase adaptability and increase Emotional Intelligence. 

We will craft a 6-week mindfulness plan and potentially, a community of practice to support the emergence of your inner Stillness Ninja.

And we will share conversation, laughter, creativity and delicious food.