| Enjoy your food - meditation tip | |
Food... it can be one of life's pleasures - try it as a meditation:
- Stop before you even start - pause for a moment, enjoy a breath and take in the aroma of the food
- With each mouthful, can you explore the richness of your taste buds' experience?
- Can you notice when your body says it's had enough? How do you sense this?
- After eating, spend a moment to notice how you feel
... think of the aroma of freshly cooked biscuits for example. And the wonderful smells of the Adelaide central market with its food stalls and cafes: the smell of fresh strawberries, fresh bread, of cheeses and roasting nuts and the all-pervading aroma of coffee...
Read more in this article by Graham Williams.
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Introduce someone to meditation. . .
4 free Come and Try sessions next week | |
 Our Come and Try sessions are a great way to experience Lifeflow meditation for yourself. In the session you'll find out about meditation, how we teach it as well as experiencing some of our meditations. No bookings or experience required, just turn up - bring a friend! There will be plenty of time for questions too.
Lifeflow Studio
8 / 259 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville
Mon 6 Feb, 6-6.45 pm
Tue 7 Feb, 7.30-8.15 pm
Wed 8 Feb, 10-10.45 am
47 South Tce, Level 3
Thu 9 Feb, 5.45-6.30 pm
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| Term 1, 2012 starts from Mon 13 February |
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Mon 6 (new time), Tue 7.30 (new day / time), Wed 10, Wed 7.30, Thu 5.45 (3rd floor, 47 South Tce) | |
| term 1 | Mon 10, Tue 7.30, Wed 5.45
(3rd floor, 47 South Tce), Thu 5.45 | |
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Wed 5.45, Thu 7.30 | |
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Tue 5.45 | |
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Two Sundays Feb 26, Mar 4 (new days / times) | |
| term 1 |
Sat 11.30, Wed 5.45 (new time) |
Book online to join any of these courses, or call us on 8379 9001.
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| Scholarship applications close next Friday |
 Are you a full-time tertiary student or Health Care Card recipient? Love meditation, or want to try it, but a bit strapped for cash? The Lifeflow Scholarship Fund makes it much easier to experience the benefits of meditation. Apply by 5pm Fri 10 Feb to be eligible for one of two scholarships for this term of the Learn to Meditate course. Full details are in the application form and on the scholarships page. |
| Refresh yourself with a Lifeflow retreat | |
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Mindfulness and meditation guides training | |
 Mindfulness and Meditation Guides Training Program
This practical course has been designed for professionals who would like to use mindfulness and meditation practices in their work. You can develop the skills to guide clients through meditations which provide clarity and calm, bringing benefits of inner peace, self-acceptance and mental and emotional balance. The course emphasizes active participation and hands-on training - you will be able to guide an immediately applicable range of mindfulness meditations. Discussion and core instructions cover voice modulation, establishing emotional balance and calm, and practitioner self-care. Training includes comprehensive notes and support materials.
Fridays 9 am-1 pm, 2, 9 & 16 Mar
Friday 9 am-4.30 pm, 30 Mar
"...I highly recommend this course to any health professional"
Peter Farnsworth ND, DRM
Director, Natural Health Academy of Australia
"...my passion for meditation and sharing it with others has been reaffirmed and cemented."
Vicki Allen
Ethics Officer, Research and Innovations Services Office
University of South Australia
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| Just meditation. . . every Tuesday in 2012 | |
 Refresh and Restore
Every Tuesday in 2012.
Head into the Lifeflow Studio over the summer months to relax into some deep meditations, restore your calm, and recharge your energy.
Every Tuesday, 6-7 pm
$20/$15 per session
Lifeflow Studio
8 / 259 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville
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| Lifeflow membership - enjoy discounts, library, special events. . . | |
 Have you considered becoming a member? Benefits include:
- 10% discount to all courses and retreats
- Access to our wonderful library at the
Lifeflow Studio
- Special members' seminars at Tara Hills
- Members retreats' and more!
Find out more
What's coming up
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Tantra meditation |
Sun 18 Mar, 11 am - 12.30 pm
Wisdom of Instinct |
Tara Hills | | Kurlana Easter retreat |
Fri 6 Apr - Mon 9 Apr
Relationship, shadow and integration |
Kurlana | |
Kurlana working bee |
26, 27 May |
Kurlana | |
Tara Hills working bee |
16 Jun |
Tara Hills | |
July 7-day retreat |
Sun 1 Jul - Sat 7 Jul | Tara Hills |
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| Catch the latest Garry Duncan exhibitions | |
Lifeflow Honorary Member, Garry Duncan, currently has two exhibitions showcasing recent and older works.
"The dynamic images created by Garry Duncan are the outcome of 30 years of art practice and his conceptual intellect that fuels a passion to deliver a message of preservation of our country, our waterways and their ecosystems. With every brushstroke, resonates the essence of Australia, echoing its ancient beauty, perfection and vastness."
At the Hilton Hotel, Victoria Square
http://www.greenhillgalleriesadelaide.com.au/view_exhibition.php?id=438
At Greenhill Galleries, 140 Barton Tce West, North Adelaide
http://www.greenhillgalleriesadelaide.com.au/view_exhibition.php?id=436
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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 email newsletter. |
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The team at Lifeflow
Lifeflow Meditation Centre
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