| Meditation tip: time out | |
We've just finished two week-long retreats at our Tara Hills Retreat Centre. It's great to see people finding their natural energy and enthusiasm and becoming aware of new things after some time out.
Even if you aren't able to undertake something like that, just a day or even a morning here and there can help to restore some balance. Consider where you might be able to set aside some time to switch off all the 'stuff'.
Leave the computer and tv off, the phone too if you can... spend a few hours outside, or even a whole day in the open air - it can do wonders for your body and soul. If you live in Adelaide, you could visit one of the great parks that run through the hills and foothills, or spend time near a lake or the sea. If you live elsewhere, one of the great things about Australia is that it is rarely too far to get to some bush or open space. Tune in to nature and the environment around you.
It's good to remember that it is possible to let things go, even for a little while. We don't have to be planning ahead all of the time. Allowing a little space might even help you see something in a different light. Have you ever noticed a solution to a problem coming to you when you'd stopped thinking about it? In fact, various studies show that having some time off can make you more productive:
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/frontal-cortex/2012/06/the-virtues-of-daydreaming.html
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| 5 free Come and Try sessions from next Mon | |
If you'd prefer a taste of what we offer before signing up, we will be running our free Come and Try sessions next week. In these sessions you'll find out about Lifeflow meditation, how we teach it as well as experiencing some of our meditations. No bookings or experience required, just come along - bring a friend if you like! Plenty of time for questions too.
Lifeflow Studio
8 / 259 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville
Mon 23 Jul, 6-6.45 pm
Tue 24 Jul, 7.30-8.15 pm
Wed 25 Jul, 10-10.45 am
47 South Tce, Level 3
Thu 26 Jul, 5.45-6.30 pm
NEW - Victor Harbor
Tue 24 Jul, 7-7.45 pm
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| Term 3 starts from Mon 30 July |
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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 3 | Mon 10, Tue 7.30, Wed 5.45
(3rd floor, 47 South Tce), Thu 5.45 | |
| term 3 |
Wed 5.45, Thu 7.30 | |
| term 3 |
Tue 5.45 | |
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Wed 5.45, Sat 11.30, |
Book online to join any of these courses, or call us on 8379 9001.
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| Scholarships close tomorrow! | |
 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 this Friday 20 July 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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| Refresh yourself on a Lifeflow retreat |
Letting go, coming home - 24-26 Aug
This retreat will draw on the wisdom of the meditation tradition - once you have achieved, created or done, then the path to contentment comes through letting go. Instead of chasing more, let your mind return home, returning to balance and joy...
Other retreats coming up
 Music as meditation - 14-16 Sep
Music is the language of emotion, the language of feeling. It transports us out of the chattering mind and into a world of colour, passion and yearning; the highs and lows of emotional life. How does it work? Why is it so effective? Explore the links with meditation...
 Joy of being - 26-28 Oct
Without realising it, we often look outside of ourselves to the people and situations around us in order to feel good. As our feelings are a part of our own life it is possible to take our emotional well-being into our own hands...
 Opening fully to life - the creative act of being
16-18 Nov
When we let go of our expectations, we are open to what is happening, right there in front of us, right here and now. Instead of being caught up in our hopes and fears, we can then engage fully in the dance of life...
What happens on a Lifeflow retreat? Retreats are a wonderful opportunity to get some space for yourself, and get some perspective on what's been happening in your life. Enjoy a break from normal pressures, relax deeply and return home with your outlook refreshed. In all retreats you will learn a range of short 'spot' and longer meditations and be guided through deep relaxations and gentle stretch and breathe sessions. The food is wonderful too!
Two scholarships are awarded each half year for use on our retreats - see our Scholarships page or download the Retreat Scholarship application form.
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| A weekly recharge | |
 Our Refresh and Restore classes continue every Tue night at our Glen Osmond studio. They are a great way to make sure you get some quality time replenishing your energy so that you've got something to give for the rest of the week.
Every Tuesday, 6-7 pm
$20/$15 per session
Lifeflow Studio, 8/259 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville
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Membership
- discounts, library, special events and more | |
 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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Special event: Aleksandr Tsiboulski
& Ben Dollman in recital at the Lifeflow Studio | |
... sensuous intensity Classical Guitar Magazine, UK
...fluidity, finesse, and passion
The Herald-Times, Bloomington
...fearless, virtuosic and deeply engaged
performances San Antonio Express-News
Aleksandr Tsiboulski (guitar) & Ben Dollman (violin) in recital
Sunday 2 September at 3-4.15 pm
Lifeflow Studio, 8/259 Glen Osmond Rd
Members: $20/$15 conc
Non-Members: $25/$20 conc
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The team at Lifeflow
Lifeflow Meditation Centre
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