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Mindful Mondays.

£10.00

Venue: Upstairs in Gorleston Library.

Autumn Sessions: 10:30am - 11:30am

These 1 hour sessions are categorised as either Beginner Friendly or Development.

The Beginner Friendly are suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have already been to a few of my classes or experienced mindfulness practices elsewhere. You will be guided through 3-4 meditations each class, including a variety of types and techniques. You will also learn some of the science behind meditation and mindfulness and the benefits it can bring to our health and wellbeing. If you’ve been to lots of classes with me and still like the beginner classes then you’re very welcome too!

The Development sessions are for those who’ve been to 5 or more classes with me and would like to build on what they’ve already learnt with further types of meditation, as well as being guided through longer meditations and slightly more advanced techniques.

  • Classes are small with a maximum of 12.

  • This class focuses on chair based seated meditations but if you’d like to bring your own mat to have the option to lay down for the meditations please do so.

  • You’ll receive a follow up email after the class with tips and tools to use.

Scroll down for lots more information about these classes…
Date:

Venue: Upstairs in Gorleston Library.

Autumn Sessions: 10:30am - 11:30am

These 1 hour sessions are categorised as either Beginner Friendly or Development.

The Beginner Friendly are suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have already been to a few of my classes or experienced mindfulness practices elsewhere. You will be guided through 3-4 meditations each class, including a variety of types and techniques. You will also learn some of the science behind meditation and mindfulness and the benefits it can bring to our health and wellbeing. If you’ve been to lots of classes with me and still like the beginner classes then you’re very welcome too!

The Development sessions are for those who’ve been to 5 or more classes with me and would like to build on what they’ve already learnt with further types of meditation, as well as being guided through longer meditations and slightly more advanced techniques.

  • Classes are small with a maximum of 12.

  • This class focuses on chair based seated meditations but if you’d like to bring your own mat to have the option to lay down for the meditations please do so.

  • You’ll receive a follow up email after the class with tips and tools to use.

Scroll down for lots more information about these classes…

Did you know…

There are significant potential benefits for your mind and body when you meditate and practice mindfulness? There is now a huge body of scientific evidence and research studies that show how meditation can positively impact our health and wellbeing. The NHS now recognises and recommends mindfulness as a complimentary therapy, and this is a type of meditation that can be easily integrated into your daily life.

Meditation isn’t about turning off our brains; it’s about taking some time to observe our minds and bodies as they are, learning techniques and tools for letting go of worries and anxieties about the past and the future, and instead embracing and accepting the present moment. There are lots of ways you can meditate, methods you can use, and places and times you can do it; it isn’t one size fits all, its about exploring and experimenting to find what suits you.

Meditation can:

  • Reduce stress, anxiety & pain

  • Reduce blood pressure, cholesterol & cellular aging

  • Improve sleep & emotional regulation

  • Help regulate the nervous system & strengthen the immune system

  • Improve focus, creativity & productivity

  • Cultivate a positive outlook & feeling of connection

  • Bringing a sense or calm, clarity & compassion

  • The key is to be comfortable so wear things you’ll be happy sitting still in for the class. Consider bringing along an extra layer, cushion or blanket to make sure you’re cosy. If you prefer to lay down for some of the meditations, please bring your own yoga mat. If you fancy bringing along a little notepad to jot down which meditations you enjoyed or reflections you’d like to record, then that’s great too.

  • Venue address: Gorleston Library, 1 Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6SG.

    There are several bus stops nearby and lots of car parking on nearby residential streets as well as some car parks. There is NOT parking in the Library car park itself.

    The room we use is upstairs and there is a lift so if you need to use this please inform me in advance and I will ensure the staff are ready to assist with accessing it.

    When you arrive at the venue for this class you can turn left immediately and take the stairs to the left. Cross the small balcony with a small seating area and enter the double doors.

  • This class is booked and paid for up front and is NOT refundable, however it may be transferable to another date/person if possible and at the discretion of Watch the Sunrise. Requests to transfer bookings will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

    If you have any queries, complaints or feedback about this class please contact Emma at Watch the Sunrise directly: watchthesunrise@outlook.com

  • This class is suitable for adults aged 18+.

    Upon booking you’ll be asked to complete a short form for health and safety and this data will be kept safely in line with GDPR guidelines.

    If any of the following apply to you, you must seek consent from your healthcare professional before starting meditation: Under supervision with mental health care provider, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, epilepsy. 

    You only need to complete this form the first time you book a class with Emma, if your details change at any point or if you have not ben to a class in more than 6 months.