| Meditation tip - supermarket checkout queue | |
We've all been there - waiting at the checkout queue, tapping your fingers, glaring at the person in front... rush rush, got to get on to something more important. Yet supermarkets are dedicated to speed - so many products you can get in the one store, so easy, so quick. Not quick enough!
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We tend to believe that what we've got to do next is going to be more productive, more satisfying. Sure, some things are more fun or enriching than others, but will spending our time now cultivating an impatient anxious quality really make the future better?
Try a spot meditation instead - following your breath, contact points, or just smiling to the checkout operator; can you come back to your senses? Reframe the wait at the checkout - here are five minutes in which you don't have to do anything!
Read about the science behind being happier in the present moment - ie about being less caught up in the 'default network'
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/238093.php Or for a comedian's view of the same thing... http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8m5d0_everything-is-amazing-and-nobody-i_fun
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Let's go surfing. . .
Learn to Meditate starting at Victor Harbor |
We talk a lot in Lifeflow classes about 'finding the beach' - a quiet, calm place where you can relax. Well, now we're teaching there! Term 2 sees a new Learn to Meditate course based at Victor Harbor, taught by teacher and south coast resident Ian Nuberg. We're hoping to give folks down that way a chance to enjoy the benefits of meditation.
PS: Boardies and thongs allowed :)
Venue
Bay Rd Victor Harbor, Flinders University Rural Clinical School Building (new building adjacent South Coast Hospital)
Free Come and Try
Free Come and Try session: Tue 24 April, 7-7.45 pm
Learn to meditate course
Tuesdays 7-8.30 pm
1 May-12 Jun
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 Well, not quite - but the news is that our Refresh and Restore classes are now running all year round. So drop in for an hour and let us help you put some juice in your tank. No theory, just a chance to deeply relax and recharge your energies for the week ahead.
Every Tuesday, 6-7pm
From my experience everyone who leaves the class on Tuesday is glowing and saying how relaxed they feel. It doesn't matter whether they are new or in Level 4.
Robyn Walden - Lifeflow Teacher
Every Tuesday, 6-7 pm
$20/$15 per session
Lifeflow Studio, 8/259 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville
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Assistance available. . .
NEW scholarships for Level 2 as well as Level 1 |
 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 20 April to be eligible for one of two scholarships for this term of the Learn to Meditate or Level 2 courses. Full details are on the scholarships page or download an application form:
- Learn to meditate scholarship
- Level 2 scholarship
- Weekend retreats
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| Have a getaway with Lifeflow |
What makes a good weekend for you? A bit of telly, a few drinks with your friends, some quality time with your partner or kids? Every now and then though - there's a chance to try something different. On a Lifeflow retreat, for 2 or 3 nights you can have the chance to rest more deeply than you may have thought possible, and come out with a genuine, relaxed but fresh spark of life. It's something you have to experience to believe... :)
Coming up...
A 3 day, 3 night retreat, called Blissful body, open heart, wise action.
We often think that feeling good comes from people and things outside of ourselves. We keep looking for the next thing, something new to make us feel good... Some of us even keep searching for a grand awakening! Meditation takes another tack: instead of trying to grab hold of more, you practice letting go. This allows you return to the natural bliss of your body: the wellspring of good feelings through your life... read more
19-22 Apr - only a few places left
Other retreats coming up
Mindfulness in action - living now - 18-20 May
Dark night of the soul - 1-3 Jun
Jumping in puddles - the joy of being - 7-day retreat, 8-14 Jul
Letting go, coming home - 24-26 Aug
Music as meditation - 14-16 Sep
Joy of being - 26-28 Oct
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Introduce someone to meditation. . .
5 free Come and Try sessions coming soon | |
 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 23 Apr, 6-6.45 pm
Tue 24 Apr, 10-10.45 am
Tue 24 Apr, 7.30-8.15 pm
47 South Tce, Level 3
Thu 9 Feb, 5.45-6.30 pm
NEW - Victor Harbor
Tue 24 Apr, 7-7.45 pm
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| Term 2 starts from Mon 30 April |
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Mon 6, Tue 7 at Victor Harbor (new),
Tue 7.30, Wed 10, Wed 7.30,
Thu 5.45 (3rd floor, 47 South Tce) | |
| term 2 | 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 13 & 20 May | |
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Sat 11.30, Wed 5.45 |
Book online to join any of these courses, or call us on 8379 9001.
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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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