Mindful Meditation & Movement
With Emma-Jane Bunn
Mindfulness is an approachable and attainable form of meditation; we are simply paying attention to the breath, the gentle movements of the body and the sensations that are already within us. This means you don’t need any special equipment, soundtrack or even the capability to sit cross legged on the floor, just an open mind and the willingness to commit to practice! Using the breath sensations in the body as a focal point enables us to cultivate a sense of stability; an anchor to keep us in the present moment and help rein-in overthinking and thoughts that can lead to stress and anxiety. During this two hour workshop we’ll discuss the science behind the practice, cover the basics of incorporating Mindfulness into our lives and its benefits when also combined with movement and/or a simple Yoga practice.
Mindfulness can help manage stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression, but it isn’t only useful if you’re feeling stressed or have a mental health problem – it can help any of us enjoy a more wakeful, healthy and happier life.
This practical workshop will include both static and movement practices; please wear appropriate and comfortable clothing. Open to all levels, beginners are especially welcome.
£25
Last updated June 5, 2017, 8:43 a.m. UTC
EMMA-JANE BUNN
BUNN YOGA | 200hr Yoga Alliance certified Teacher | London SE4 | Hatha Yoga | Mindfulness | Vinyasa | Hatha Flow | Yoga for Beginners | Meditation | Private & Corporate Classes in the Central and South East London area.
Brockley SE4 | Peckham SE15 | Forest Hill & Honor Oak SE23 | East Dulwich SE22 | Lee & Blackheath SE12
I started to take Yoga seriously in my late 20's, before then I'd been to a few classes here and there, but I was practicing sporadically and without much direction. I began practicing regularly as rehabilitation after a car accident in which I broke my right femur and had to have several operations to repair the damage. It had followed a period of emotional trauma, and you could say I'd emotionally and physically hit rock bottom... It was a wake-up call, and looking back, a huge turning point in my life.
So I decided to take some time out. I went to a Yoga retreat in the Portuguese Mountains and fell in love with the people there. During a heartfelt conversation with one of these people she simply said "well, maybe you're a Yogi" and from then on, the seed was planted. I went back to my life in London, but I started to practice more and as time went by, I realised she was right.
I credit Yoga with positively changing the relationship I have with my body and enabling me to move through my life with a clearer mind, through teaching I hope to help others to find the same connection with themselves. I completed my Hatha Yoga 200hr Teacher Training qualification in Mysore India with Noah McKenna.
I have a keen interest in Mindfulness; it’s applications in managing stress and it’s scientifically proven effects on the brain. I apply Mindfulness-based techniques to my teaching and I encourage my students to practice with self-inquiry, curiosity, and compassion.