Mindfulness Meditation Retreat

ONLINE MINDFULNESS RETREAT - REST YOUR MIND & CONNECT WITH YOURSELF

Do you feel overwhelmed with the busyness of life?

Does your mind deserve a break?

Our day-long retreats give you the perfect opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice and get back into balance. In times of social distancing and isolation, coming together as a group even in a virtual platform to practice mindfulness together is a good way of boosting our wellbeing and human connection.

This retreat (via Zoom) will consist of meeting several times a day online for group instruction, presentations on the key principles of mindfulness, guided mindfulness practices and Q & A sessions. We will cover both theory of mindfulness and practical exercises & meditations leading towards inner calm, presence and well-being.

Throughout the day you will be guided through a variety of different practices, including mindfulness of breath and body awareness, mindful walking & movement, mindful eating and sitting meditations. There will be opportunities to rest, relax and connect with nature.

This retreat will help you to:

• Reduce stress and anxiety;

• Improve well-being and happiness by learning to live in the present moment and cultivating self-awareness;

• Develop positive relationships with yourself and others by utilising mindfulness based techniques;

• Become more balanced and centred; and

• Deepen your mindfulness practice.

Who is it suitable for?

This retreat is suitable for anyone who would like to learn about mindfulness, and bring positive change and transformation into their lives. No prior knowledge or experience in mindfulness or meditation is required. It will also help you deepen your practice if you have prior mindfulness experience.

Zoom Meeting Link

To join the retreat, please click this link below:
https://zoom.us/j/4838302008

Once you register, you will be send the Zoom password.

If you don’t already have zoom we recommend clicking the above link to install it now and familiarise yourself ahead of time by watching this video tutorial.

If you have any tech related questions, please let me know before the retreat.

Agenda

10am - 11:30am - Welcome, check in, key principles of mindfulness, mindfulness of breath & body awareness

11:30 - 11:50am - Break

11:50a, - 1:00pm - Online sitting and guidance - mindful stretching, body scan meditation, mindful eating practice (please have some raisins ready)

1:00 - 1:45pm - Lunch Break (opportunity to ask questions 1:1 to Jon)

1:45 - 2:45pm - Online sitting and guidance, mindful walking, open awareness practices

2:45 - 3:00pm - Break

3:00 - 4:00pm - Mindful connections, loving kindness practice and closure.

Facilitator

Jon Unal is an experienced mindfulness trainer, mindset & performance coach and psychotherapist. He has successfully developed and implemented a wide range of mindfulness and corporate wellness programs for some of the leading organisations including BHP, Credit Union Australia, Sanofi, Suncorp, QSuper, Queensland Health, Queensland Police Service and Toyota Australia.

He began practicing mindfulness in 2006. Since 2013, he has coached and trained hundreds of individuals and teams, supporting leaders and executives develop greater self-awareness, wellbeing, high performance and resilience. He is an associate of Mindfulness Works Australia, one of the leading training organisations in Australia and New Zealand.

He is the founder of Conscious Beginnings that supports organisations with wellness, emotional intelligence, performance and engagement through evidence based mindfulness training.

What to bring?

• An open and curios mind

• Start time: 10am

• Some raising to practice mindful eating

• Wear comfortable clothing

Refund Policy

A full refund will be given back until one week prior to the start of the retreat (a processing fee of $10 will be incurred in case of cancellation). After this date, you will be offered the opportunity to participate in one of the future retreats.