About Sage Mindfulness

 

 I’m new to mindfulness, will this be over my head?

 

Our programs, seminars and workshops are tailored to our clients needs. They are designed for people who are serious about reaching their full potential in business and life. If you’re committed to using the mindfulness practices to cultivate new qualities of awareness, focus and empathy then you’ll love what we share with you.

 

When Are Your Next Programs?

Stay tuned! We are planning new events for 2021, watch this space of sign up for our event announcements..

 

What is mindfulness meditation anyway?

No candles or incense required! Our programs are designed for the modern individual. There are essentially two types of meditation: concentration training and awareness training. The role of empathy and pro-social responses is also an integral part of teaching for adults and youth. You will also learn how to use your emotions more skillfully and flexibly to develop greater emotional resilience. This type of training allows you to find greater ease and freedom from habits that limit our potential or cause us suffering.

 

How will I find the time to fit this into my schedule?

We teach mindfulness in action. The skills we teach are designed to be integrated into a busy life. Almost everyone I teach starts out feeling "how can i find time for this". If you have two, or even ten, minutes free in a day then you can benefit. We'll teach you strategies to start and maintain a practice during a busy work and home life. Our belief is that we can bring mindful awareness to any action - even taking a shower or going for a walk.

 

 

Do I need to bring anything? 

Bring an open heart, open mind and your favourite pen. We’ll provide worksheets and other materials you'll need to make the most of the sessions. The focus on our sessions is using our own direct experience and reflecting on what we experience in the sessions as our primary teaching materials. Mindfulness is not about theory or book learning.

 

 

What if I take medications or am currently under the guidance of a physician, psychiatrist or counsellor?

Mindfulness is a life skill. It is not counselling or therapy in any form. We do not advise on medical or psychological conditions, medications or diagnoses. However we do ask that you disclose these to us prior to participating. Seek advice from your physician before embarking on mindfulness training if you have any concerns. If we feel mindfulness is not appropriate for you, we will suggest other avenues to explore.

 

What should I wear? 

Wear something you feel comfortable in, generally looser fitting clothing will be best.

 

 

What happens in a typical session?

Each program, workshop or presentation can have a theme we will explore (i.e "Reducing Stress, Emotional Resilience"). The session usually starts with an orientation to the theme, a review of some of the reading and neuroscience on the subject. Then we practice developing mindfulness skills around this theme using guided mindfulness practices. We then share any insights and experiences from our home practice that may benefit ourselves and the group. We end with a review of what we've learned and your instructor sets a practice assignment and reading for the coming week.

 

We make our presentations, entertaining, informative and give participants the opportunity to try simple practices they can take and use anywhere in their work and home life.