From Fragmentation to Wholeness and Healing

6 week on-line “Open the Heart and Still the Mind” course (2021)

“Open the Heart and Still the Mind” courses are an integration of the wisdom of Buddhist and Western psychology and meditation, a powerful practice for deepening our awareness of the present moment and developing a more compassionate relationship to ourselves and others.

This 6 week on-line course consists of 6 Saturday afternoon retreats via Zoom. The intention as we explore mindfulness and compassion practices, is that we will find solace and support through this time together in silence, creating a sangha (community) of like-minded people, wherever we are. This course will draw on the teachings in The Adult Open the Heart and Still the Mind Meditation Deck, which is available to course participants at the pre-order special rate of R400.

During these 6 afternoon retreats, within a context of containing, nurturing silence, we will use meditation (mindfulness and compassion practices), wisdom teachings from Buddhist and Western psychology and mindful movement meditations to explore different ways to find inner calm and wholeness as we Open the Heart and Still the Mind. Through practices which deepen our connection to the body, heart and mind with kindness and compassion, we will develop an understanding of the ways in which the vicious inner critic and the curse of perfectionism create fragmentation and disconnection within. We will discover how to transform the fragmentation of the anxious mind, which has intensified during this extended time of uncertainty, to a more integrated, embodied and grounded experience of ourselves, which leads to wholeness, wisdom and healing.

Each session will include a teaching, guided meditations and a movement meditation (qigong or a walking meditation) to strengthen our embodied presence and to enhance our experience of the integration of body, heart and mind. There will also be an opportunity for reflection, to deepen our understanding of psychological and meditative approaches to inner healing and transformation.

This course is open to newcomers as well as experienced practitioners and is offered on a sliding scale, with the understanding that if you are unable to manage an amount from the outlined sliding scale, you are welcome to offer whatever donation is possible for you. No-one will be excluded if there are financial constraints, and a monthly payment plan is offered if needed. You are welcome to attend the 1st session on Sat 19 June before committing to the rest of the course. Details for 19 June 2021 are here and you are welcome to offer a donation below the sliding scale if necessary.

For those who have not attended a course or retreat with Sue, or have not had contact for a while, there is a once-off individual session required, which is fully covered by medical aid or reduced if necessary. R950 for 50 mins or R800 for 30 mins.

CPD accreditation for psychologists and other HPCSA registered professionals: to be confirmed and will carry an admin fee.

The dates outlined may be subject to change, due to unforeseen circumstances and any sessions cancelled by Sue will be rescheduled.

Please download the Zoom app and the link will be emailed to you before the day. 

 

From Fragmentation to Wholeness and Healing Course consists of 6 Saturday afternoon Zoom retreats: 

Dates: 19, 26 June; 3, 10, 24, 31 July.

Time: 1 for 1:15pm - 4:30pm

Cost:
This course is offered on a sliding scale, with the understanding that if you are unable to manage an amount from the sliding scale, you are welcome to offer whatever donation is possible for you. No-one will be excluded if there are financial constraints, and a monthly payment plan is offered if needed.

Session 1 on 19 June:
R500/450/400/350/300/250 or a donation (dana).
This Introductory session can be attended separately, before committing to the rest of the course.

Sessions 2 - 6 on 26 June, July 3, 10, 24, 31:
R3000/2500/2000/1500 (further reductions and monthly payment plan available on request)

Deposit:
For 19 June: R150-250
For whole course: R500 - 750

For those who have not attended a course or retreat with Sue, or have not had contact for a while, there is a once-off individual session required, which is fully covered by medical aid or reduced if necessary. R950 for 50 mins or R800 for 30 mins.

Banking Details:
Account Name: Stillmind Retreats
Cheque Account: 62506345637
First National Bank, Rondebosch
Branch Code: 201509
Reference: Your name & Course

Please email proof of payment to admin@stillmindretreats.com.

For international participants, we suggest payments via Xoom (a Paypal service) and any additional info will be sent to you upon booking.

Bookings: admin@stillmindretreats.com