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Facilitators: Joanne Cuffe. See bio page 53.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Feb 27, 2016 Time: 10am-4:30pm
Cost: $75 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Feb 13, 2016
The Four Divine Abidings: Deepening Our Ways of Being in the World through Meditative Practice PEMS014
Habits of mind, such as envy, worry, and irritation, can impact how we experience
our lives. Through mindful attention we learn to recognize these mental states and consciously contribute to our own happiness and wellbeing. The Buddhist tradition of the “Divine Abidings” (friendliness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity), can open
the heart to powerful ways of connecting with ourselves and others. Understanding how
to evoke and develop these qualities allows for deepening our aliveness and awakening our highest potential.
Facilitators: Margo McLoughlin. See bio page 60.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Jan 23, 2016
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $95 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Jan 9, 2016
Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
PEMS019
The MBSR program is a well- researched, intensive training
that asks participants to draw on their inner resources and natural capacity to actively engage in caring for themselves and nding greater balance, ease, and peace of mind. MBSR has improved thousands of participants’ ability to live and cope with chronic pain, illness, stress related conditions,
and the stresses of everyday life. In this one-day retreat learners will be introduced to the structure and practice of the 8-week MBSR program (see page 47).
Facilitators: Patricia Galaczy See bio page 55.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2015 Time: 9am-4:30pm Location: Sooke
Cost: $165 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Oct 31, 2015
Labyrinths:
Drawing a Sacred Space – eld trip PEMS011
Labyrinths are an ancient tool for contemplation because of their usefulness in de ning sacred space. You will be introduced to four styles of labyrinths and learn how to draw them, walk them and some of the ways they can
be used. We will construct labyrinths indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) so that you will be able to re-create them on your own.
Facilitator: Joanne Thomson. See bio on page 64.
Length: 2.5 hours
Date: Wed, May 4, 2016
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Cost: $35 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Apr 20, 2016
Meditations That Heal the Heart PEMS010
Unconditional friendliness toward oneself is the foundation of all the transformation that arises on the human journey. Known as “maître”, this attitude of open acceptance has special value in modern culture where aggressive self-judgement
is common. Learn to engage various practices that heal our relationship with ourselves. Drawing from the Meditating with the Body curriculum of
Dr. Reginald Ray, explore both the body and heart, and in
so doing, develop a deeper appreciation for life.
Facilitator: Neil McKinlay. See bio on page 60.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Nov 28, 2015 or Sat, Apr 2, 2016
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Cost: $75 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Nov 14, 2015 or Sat, Mar 19, 2016
Mindful Movement
PEMS016
Mindful Movement invites us to explore the mind/ body connection by bringing awareness to the present moment. Discover the experiential and theoretical applications of mindful movement through various practices including yoga,
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Deepen
into the quality of awareness, becoming sensitive to body sensations as we explore movements, breath practices and walking meditations. Ideal for managing stress, anxiety, depression, illness and chronic pain. All are welcome regardless of physical tness, age or prior experience.
Facilitator: Sarah Kinsley.
See bio on page 57.
Length: 2 days
Date: Sat, Dec 5-Sun, Dec 6, 2015 Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Nov 21, 2015
Mindfulness and Horses PEMS017
Slow down into “horse time”. Horses live in the present, moment by moment. In their company we experience the uidity of our own mind states, emotions, body sensations and energy. In their “ eld”
of consciousness we move into a natural presence and peace beyond our everyday cognitive awareness. Experience breathing and body meditations, quiet re ection with the herd, interactive, safe and comfortable time with the horses, and a deepened sense of your authentic, disarmed, self. Everyone is welcome.
Facilitator: Oriane Lee Johnston
(see bio on page 57) and Mary Rostad (see bio on page 63).
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