Mindful Wellness Course - 2019
June. 15th - Aug. 3rd, 2019
(Meets on Saturdays, from 10am - 1pm)
~ With Ben Dineen (and special guest, Tony Wong)
@ Mela Yoga Center
(851 N. San Mateo Dr., Suite G, San Mateo, CA)
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This 3 hour format, done weekly for 8 weeks, is designed to act as a mini-intensive, to build positive energy flows and practices, which support mindful wellness... also allowing for a more in-depth study of Yoga in its many facets; Taiji / Qigong; and mindful living.
Each Saturday session will include 3 core segments...
-lecture / discussion
-movement practice
-meditation practice
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; and general wellness lifestyle principles.
Some General Benefits May Include...
-Learning and cultivating skills to better handle life's stresses and difficulties
-Increased mobility, strength, and flexibility, in mind and body
-Improved ability to relax throughout the day, and also sleep more soundly
-Improved focus and concentration, resulting in more efficient and skillful activity
-More energy, creativity, and feelings of well being
-Supportive space for Self and communal study, growth, and awareness
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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 (8/3):
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)
(Course attendance will be limited to 20 people)
(no refunds)
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COST:
($360, for the whole course / or $315 early bird, before May 1st)
Each Saturday session will include 3 core segments...
-lecture / discussion
-movement practice
-meditation practice
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; and general wellness lifestyle principles.
Some General Benefits May Include...
-Learning and cultivating skills to better handle life's stresses and difficulties
-Increased mobility, strength, and flexibility, in mind and body
-Improved ability to relax throughout the day, and also sleep more soundly
-Improved focus and concentration, resulting in more efficient and skillful activity
-More energy, creativity, and feelings of well being
-Supportive space for Self and communal study, growth, and awareness
~~
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.)
~
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.)
~
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.)
~
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.)
~
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 (8/3):
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)
(Course attendance will be limited to 20 people)
(no refunds)
~~
COST:
($360, for the whole course / or $315 early bird, before May 1st)
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Or, to drop in for an individual session...
$50 (cash) (To register, please email your name and the date/s you will be attending to…
ben_dineen@outlook.com) (You can then pay on arrival to the studio)
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Hope to see You there!
