Mindful Wellness Course - 2019

June. 15th - Aug. 3rd, 2019
(Meets on Saturdays, from 10am - 1pm)

~ With Ben Dineen (and special guests) @ Mela Yoga Center
(851 N. San Mateo Dr., Suite G, San Mateo, CA)

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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The guiding intention of this course is to offer an environment that supports a deeper exploration into the practices of Yoga, Taiji / Qigong, and overall  mindful wellness.  In this continued exploration one will also learn how these practices can become more fully integrated into the larger spectrum of life, bringing about increased well-being, insight, and fulfillment in the over-all life expression.

Program will include... study of Yoga philosophy; Yoga Asana and Pranayama practice and study; Taiji and Qigong philosophy, movement practice, and study; seated, standing, and moving meditation practice and study; other misc. wellness practices and approaches, such as Ayurveda, and general wellness lifestyle principles.

Some General Benefits May Include...
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-Learning skills to better handle life's stresses and difficulties
-Increased mobility, strength, and flexibility, in mind and body
-Improved ability to relax, and sleep more soundly
​-Improved focus and concentration, resulting in more efficient and skillful activity
​-More energy, and a more positive outlook on life
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COURSE STRUCTURE:

Week 1 (6/15):

Lecture (45 min.) - Introductions / Course Overview / Yoga & Qigong Overview 
Movement Practice (75 min)- Vinyasa Yoga
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Seated Meditation
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)

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Week 2 (6/22):

Lecture (45 min.) - Hatha Yoga Energetics 
Movement Practice (75 min.) - Pranayama Practice / Seated Spinal Exercises (Kundalini Yoga)
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Seated Meditation
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)

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Week 3 (6/29):

Lecture (45 min.) - Taiji Posture, Energy Flow Essentials / Standing Post & Lubricating Waist Exercises  
Movement Practice (75 min.) - Taiji & Qigong Master Tony Wong Presents - Chen Taiji basic stepping exercises, with 4 energies / alignment principles, and standing meditation for optimal energy flow.
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Seated Meditation
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)
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Week 4 (7/6):

Lecture (45 min.) - Qigong Subtle Anatomy
Movement Practice (75 min.) - Hunyuan Qigong
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Clearing 8 Primary Meridians (seated meditation)
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)

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Week 5 (7/13):

Lecture (45 min.) - Raja Yoga / Meditation 
Movement Practice (75 min.) - Posture Keys for Seated Meditation / Vinyasa Yoga
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Mantras / Chakra sounds / Japa Yoga / Seated Meditation
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)

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Week 6 (7/20):

Lecture (45 min.) - Mindfulness in Activity / Karma Yoga / Wu Wei
Movement Practice (75 min.) - Chen Taiji Silk Reeling Exercises
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Seated Meditation
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)

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Week 7 (7/27):

Lecture (45 min.) - Self Care / Healthy Lifestyle / Ayurveda 
Movement Practice (75 min.) - Spa Day / Self Massage Techniques / Restorative Yoga
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Extended Savasana / Yoga Nidra
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)

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Week 8 (9/3):
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Lecture (45 min.) - Mindful Relationship / Sheaths, States, and Planes of Consciousness 
Movement Practice (75 min.) - Long Life Exercises / Clearing 8 Primary Meridians (standing exercise) / Push-hands exercises
(15 min. break)
Meditation (35 min.) - Meta Meditation / Seated Meditation
(Brief discussion) (10 min.)

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(For each Sat. session there will be a 15 minute break at noon)
(Please feel free to bring a snack, if you feel you will need it)
(Please bring a pen and notepad, for taking notes)
(Handouts, and suggestions for home study will also be offered)

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COST:

($360 / or $315 early bird, before May 1st)

To pay online with PayPal and reserve your space, please click the button below...
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(Course attendance will be limited to 20 people)
(Must be purchased as a series) (no drop-ins, and no refunds)
(For early bird discount, payment must be received before May 1st)

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ben Dineen:
wakefulwarrior@hotmail.com

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