| Lifeflow City StudioCome and Try Lifeflow meditation next week |
 Have you heard about Lifeflow Meditation, but not sure where to start? Or, do you have a friend that wants to check it out? If so, come along or bring a friend to one of our Come and Try sessions. At the session you will meet Lifeflow teachers, hear a little about meditation and try it for yourself. There will be plenty of time for questions too. No bookings or experience required - just turn up. If you want to find out more, phone us on (08) 8353 0000 or visit our Come and Try page. Monday 12 October, 5.15-6 pm Flinders UniversityHealth Sciences Building, Level 1, Room 128 Wednesday 14 October, 7.30-8.30 pmLifeflow City Studio447 Morphett St, Adelaide |
| Ashley Hribar recital - next Sunday 18 October |
 Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with the marvellous pianist, and Lifeflow member, Ashley Hribar, hailed by critics as 'brilliant', 'dazzling' and 'an exceptional artist'. A former piano student of Graham Williams, now a prize-winning pianist residing in Germany, Ashley will be playing a concert of light classical music influenced by jazz and popular music. Program to include Percy Grainger and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
Join us after the recital for eats, drinks and more impromptu music from Ashley and guest artist, Ben Dollman (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra), violin. Lifeflow City StudioSunday 18 October, 3.30pm Members $10 Non-members $20/$15 conc Family and friends welcome. RSVP to reserve seats or call us on 8353 0000. Find our more on our Ashley Hribar recital page. |
| Term 4 is not far away. . . |
 Our next Level 2 course is Developing meditative concentration: This module focuses on developing an understanding of the various meditative states, from the lighter states which can be developed and maintained in every day life, through to much deeper levels of concentration. We also look at the differences between healthy and unhealthy mind states - what helps the development of concentration and what hinders it. Find out more. Term 4 for all classes begins in week starting 19 October.
You can book online or call us on 8353 0000. We've made our online system much easier if you are booking in with a friend - details at the end of this email. If you can't make this term, our popular Summer School will be starting 4 Jan 2010. |
| Get some pre-Xmas calm with a retreat. . . |
Joy of Being - 30 Oct-1 NovSold out - waitlist available - ring us on 8353 0000 to register
Riding the Surfboard of Life - 13-15 Nov BY POPULAR DEMAND REPEAT RETREAT
Meditation is not about just sitting still! Life is full of changes and meditation is a powerful tool for riding these changes skilfully. A time of change or transition is the time when you can make clear decisions about what direction you wish to take... meditation acts as the surfboard to rest on so that you can catch the moment of change. Find out moreRetreats for 2010 will be starting in late March - details should be on our website by early November. |
| Learn to guide Lifeflow meditations yourself |
Train yourself to guide short meditations - 2010 Lifefow Guides Training - Feb-Mar 2010 This course is for people who would like to use the tool of meditation as an adjunct to their work - for example medical and allied health professionals, social workers and teachers. You can learn to guide short Lifeflow mindfulness meditations and more. Six Saturdays, 9.30-12.30, 13 Feb-27 Mar 2010 Two graduates from the Guides course reflect on how Lifeflow meditations have added an extra dimension to their work
Janine is a caseworker at an organisation which provides assistance to women who have become homeless due to domestic violence, mental health issues and/or substance abuse. Read the full story Marelle is a physiotherapist in a private practice which treats musculoskeletal problems, with a strong focus on the management of headaches. She recounts that after just one session working with a pianist who had suffered hip and leg pain during performances, 'he was able to play pain free for up to 20 minutes (previously the pain started immediately) and the tension in his hands also improved'. Read the full story |
| Members retreats and events |
Weekend retreat at Tara Hills
Longing, love and letting go - exploring our search for wholeness  Human beings have an inherent desire for wholeness or completeness. On this retreat we will explore the mythology, symbols and messages in our culture that feed and encourage states of longing and romantic love, and promise fulfilment. Why don't these states fulfil us? How can the practice of meditation help us to understand and experience union, both within ourselves and with the world around us? 7 pm Fri 6 Nov- 2 pm Sun 8 Nov Advanced visualisation at Tara Hills
Embraced by Nature A unique opportunity to experience and cultivate a deeper feeling for our fundamental connection with the environment. This visualisation helps you to develop a sense of being embedded in the natural world, rather than seeing the environment as something out there and separate. A shared meal follows the visualisation. Sunday 22 November, 11 am - 12.30 pm
Lifeflow membershipIf you are looking to go further with your meditation experience, then Lifeflow membership may be for you. It opens the door to a range of members-only classes and retreats. It can also be a great way to make a worthwhile contribution to our community. Find out more. |
| Spring meditation tip: warm up time |
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Rushing to get your meditation done? Remember to spend at least a few minutes doing some of the physical loosening exercises beforehand. Five minutes spent freeing up the body, pays big dividends when it comes to freeing up your mind:
- Shake out: at least give the arms and legs a good shake
- Round shoulders or shoulders around? Gently rotate your shoulders around - three times in each direction
- Get swinging: stand with legs about shoulder width apart and gently swing your arms from side to side. Feel the gentle massaging effect along the length of your spine
- Yoga Massage: gently form a fist with one hand and tap all over your body - particularly over the chest and ribs as you breathe in an out - feel your skin coming alive!
Find out more: these warm-ups and many other meditations can be found in the Lifeflow recommended text by Graham Williams Life in Balance. They are also on CD 1 of the Joy of Being 4-CD set.
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| Learning a skill: it's the quality of concentration, not the quantity, that counts |
In a ground breaking study, Swedish psychologist Anders Ericsson investigated the critical factors that get people to the top. He came to the controversial conclusion that it is 'deliberate practice' that takes someone there, not innate talent. In a nutshell, it is the quality of concentration that counts, rather than just the quantity.
Ericsson also found that the students who performed best took siestas in the afternoon-they could concentrate better after their rest.
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| Have your say, or show your pix too. . . |
If you come across a great web article, story, or meditation inspired photo that you think would be of interest to others at Lifeflow, then send it in and if it is suitable we'll put in an upcoming Life Movements email newsletter.
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Best wishes to all, and have a delightful Spring time
The team at Lifeflow
Lifeflow Meditation Centre
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Get going easily in meditation with the Lifeflow Starter Kit |
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If you want a complete package to introduce you to Lifeflow meditation, then this is it. We've put together our comprehensive book, Life in Balance, with our beautiful 4-CD set, Joy of Being. They make a great package for anyone beginning meditation, or for experienced meditators who want to go further and deepen their understanding of meditation. Only $70 from Lifeflow. Find out more |
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