Relax, unwind and de-stress from your working week in this mindfulness class where you will be guided through gentle stretches, calming mindfulness meditations and thoughtful reflections.
The aim of the class is to teach you invaluable informal mindfulness techniques that you can apply to your everyday life outside of the class, without having to fork out extra time to meditate formally as well as providing you with a safe space to practice self care and formal meditation to benefit your mental health.
Suitable for beginners to experienced meditators.
This is the perfect way to finish the working week with some self care!
What to expect
Each class is taught in Surya at YogaxLife Studeios in Ouseburn. This is the smaller of the two studios and holds up to 15 participants plus the class teacher. The room is made cosy with candles, diffuser scents and relaxing mindfulness music. The overhead heaters are often used while participants are in meditation.
Each class follows a particular theme and is split into sections, each section relating back to the theme of the week.
The first section begins with introduction of the theme of the week followed y gentle mindful movement for up to 10 minutes. This involves gentle stretches to release tension, great for those with office jobs or those sat at a computer for long periods of time. This also often involves being taught how to move your body mindfully i.e. paying attention to the way the body feels rather than trying to get into a particular shape or movement.
The next section involves more in—depth discussion of the theme of the week, often using stories or poems. You will be guided through a 5-10 minute meditation in alignment with the theme, often introducing techniques in which you can apply the meditation techniques practiced to your everyday life.
The next section involves written exercises. You will be explained the purpose and significance of the activity and give plenty of time to participate. All resources including clipboards to lean on, resources and pens are provided. All written exercises provided are for you to take away.
Finally, you will be guided through a more lengthy meditation of up to 20 minutes. This longer meditation really allows you to assimilate the theme of the week and relax into the moment. The class is often closed with a thought-provoking poem.
Why should I learn mindfulness techniques?
Just some of the scientifically proven benefits of mindfulness include:
reduced anxiety and stress
reduced likelihood of relapsing into depression
reduced pain
increased self-esteem & emotional regulation
improved focus, productivity and motivation
improved relationships with self and others
improved sleep quality
increased calmness, patience & compassion
and more!
Cost and what’s included
Classes are included in YogaxLife memberships. All information about this can be found here.
This includes:
Engaging and inspiring 1 hour class exclusively designed for adults in the working world who are in need of some self care
Expertise from an accredited mindfulness teacher and qualified classroom teacher, Emma
Activities including but not limited to: movement, journalling, reflections, meditations, breathing techniques, relaxation and more
A friendly, safe and encouraging environment so that you feel comfortable and at ease
All resources for the mindfulness session including pens and paper, teacher props such as glitter jar and breathing ball, yoga props such as yoga mats, bolsters, eye masks and blankets, and anything else needed for the class
About the teacher
Emma is the mindfulness teacher. She is an ex-classroom teacher who still works in education and has an absolute passion for all things mindfulness. Emma has experience teaching both primary and secondary school children, and has spent a lot of time teaching her students mindfulness. Emma salon has experience teaching mindfulness within organisations, giving mindfulness talks, hosting mindfulness events and more!
Other info
Bookings are to be madevia the YogaxLife app or website (link below).
At the beginning of each class, you will be required to fill out a short intake questionnaire to inform Emma of your previous experience with mindfulness and any relevant health issues. This information is used by Emma for that class only so that she can make any necessary adjustments for individual needs. This information does not get entered anywhere or used for any other purpose, as is disposed of securely on a regular basis.
It is advised that you wear something comfortable and have layers for when we stay still to practice meditations, relaxations or breathing techniques.
Any other questions?
Feel free to email Emma at hello@mindful-meets.co.uk or send her a message on Instagram @mindful.meets