Welcome to a series of five lessons in mindfulness through looking at art. In his best selling book, Mindfulness: 25 Ways to live in the present moment through art, French psychiatrist, Christophe André, blends appreciation of chosen paintings with his experience as a meditation teacher, giving us an artistic means to better understand and cultivate …
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Embrace a slower pace this Winter and tap into “deep rest” at the Luminous Rest retreat, created by yoga nidra teacher Tash Pinter and designed to help you tend your winter fire and nourish yourself in preparation for the warmer weather, beginners welcome. The retreat takes place at Paperbark Camp in Huskisson.
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This Saturday, 26 April at 10am, the grounds of White Sands Park Huskisson will come alive with the slow, flowing movements of Tai Chi and Qigong, as Huskisson joins a global day of wellness, connection and calm. All are welcome to this free event.
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If you’d welcome an easy, effective way to calm mind and body, and improve your wellbeing, read on. There’s a method of simple stitching that can do just this. As someone with a deep interest in Zen philosophy and meditation practices, I am fascinated by the ‘still point’ deep within our being. The still point …
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Unwind after a hectic summer in Jervis Bay with these relaxing and rejuvenating ideas. Try a yoga class, a sound bathing experience, a coastal walk at sunrise or sunset, or pamper yourself at a salon.
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Rob Brander, UNSW Sydney View the quiz Rip currents are powerful, fast-moving currents that flow away from the shore, often occupying deep channels, and pose a significant hazard to swimmers. They are responsible for an average of 21 drownings a year in Australia, which are more deaths than bushfires, floods, cyclones and sharks combined. Thousands …
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Jervis Bay has a great selection of dog-friendly beaches that are pawfect for pups and their humans, too. Off-leash beaches include Nelsons Beach at Vincentia, Huskisson Beach and Culburra Beach.
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This meditation technique enables you to handle uncomfortable feelings well and maintain your mindful presence. Instructions Begin by being seated comfortably in a chair with feet flat on the ground, your back straight but not rigid. Allow your hands to rest either in your lap or on your thighs, whatever is most comfortable. …
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This meditation encompasses noticing and naming sensations in the body, emotions and thoughts. The intention is to simply observe them with friendly curiosity, name them and let them go. Instructions A helpful analogy may be to think of this as watching simple clouds passing across a clear sky on a breezy day. The …
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Circular breathing is a breath pattern that fosters the movement of energy in the body. Regular practice of circular breathing can improve cognitive clarity, and is shown to ease experiences of feeling emotionally stuck. Instructions Be seated comfortably. Feet flat on the floor. Make sure your back is well supported without pressure on …
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