You may have noticed a proliferation of Pilates exercise classes on offer these days. If you are not already among the many millions of people around the world who enjoy Pilates—a low-impact, accessible workout that blends strength, flexibility and mindfulness—and wonder what all the fuss is about, you might like an insider’s view. I began …
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This is the fifth and final lesson adapted from Mindfulness: 25 Ways to live in the present moment through art by psychiatrist and meditation teacher, Christophe André. The invitation here is to bring reflection into our daily lives, regularly opening our mind to what we are experiencing. Leave behind words, thoughts, goals, actions, and stop …
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Continuing the lessons adapted from Mindfulness: 25 Ways to live in the present moment through art we now turn our attention to attention. Christophe André, eminent French psychiatrist and author of this best-selling book, examines a painting by 15th century artist, Hieronymous Bosch. Our capacity for attention underpins our mental efficiency and our well being. …
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A new treatment to alleviate suffering caused by cancer treatments is finally about to start clinical trials, thanks to $40,000 in seed funding raised by science and business joining forces, with Dr Pia Winberg from PhycoHealth in Huskisson, Dr Bora Kim and Professor Kate White from Sydney University, and sales of a skincare range for all, BiomeBalance.
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The lessons adapted from Mindfulness: 25 Ways to live in the present moment through art by French psychiatrist, Christophe André, continue with a focus on listening, and the disposition of being a calm observer—the very core of mindfulness practice. Lesson 3 Listen Painting is not just for the eyes. Some pictures also whisper in our …
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This is the second in a series of five lessons adapted from Mindfulness: 25 Ways to live in the present moment through art—the best selling book by French psychiatrist, Christophe André. Through a blend of art appreciation and his experience as a meditation teacher, André gives us an artistic means to better understand and cultivate …
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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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