With the Mindful Living Show fast-approaching, we’ve rounded up our top picks of what to see and what to do. The day goes by quickly so make sure you know how you want to spend your time to make the most of it. There’s over 70 speakers and numerous workshops so we’ve rounded up our top picks so you don’t miss out.
FRIDAY
‘A Mindfulness Guide to the Frazzled’
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Where: Main Theatre
In a nutshell: The forum is an opportunity to engage in discussion with me to explore further the power of mindfulness practice and how it can be applied in daily life. This event is your passport to saner living. I might not be sane myself but I do a pretty good imitation!
Speaker: Ruby Wax Comedienne and Writer
Why you should see it: Wise words from a funny person.
‘Digital Wellbeing: A Mindful Guide to Smartphone Sanity’
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Where: Main Theatre
In a nutshell: The age of information has quickly become the age of distraction! Come and learn proven techniques to help bring a mindful approach to your digital life in this interactive session.
Speaker: Neil Seligman Founder of The Conscious Professional, Author and Artist of The Conscious Professional
Why you should see it: Smartphones are taking over our minds and we need to do something about it.
‘Managing Stress and Anxiety with Mindfulness’
Time: 14:00 – 14:30
Where: Health & Science Theatre
In a nutshell: Exploring the scientific basis for stress and anxiety and practical exercises to effect these conditions with mindfulness.
Speaker: Dr Patrizia Collard Teacher, Author & University LecturerEnter Mindfulness
Why you should see it: 1 in 6 people in the UK will experience anxiety and / or depressive disorders. Keeping your stress levels under control is so important.
‘Being A Mindful Parent’
Time: 15:20 – 15:50
Where: Mindful Living Theatre
In a nutshell: Mindfulness can nourish us as parents and greatly benefit our family lives. Learn how it can help us to reduce stress, speed and destructive behaviour; enable us to disengage from emotionally-charged stimuli; and support us to be fully present for our children.
Speaker: Tessa Watt Teacher and FounderBeing Mindful
Why you should see it: No matter if you’re parents or not, this can help us form better relationships with those around us.
‘Mindful Eating for Health & Happiness’
Time: 16:00 – 16:30
Where: Health & Science Theatre
In a nutshell: Everyone’s so obsessed with macros and whether we’re getting enough protein or not that we can forget the pleasure that comes with food. This will help you appreciate your food more for what it is.
Why you should take part: Everyone eats, but not all of us eat mindfully.
‘Introducing Street Wisdom – Access the ‘Invisible University’ All Around Us’
Time: 16:40 – 17:10
Where: Mindful Living Theatre
In a nutshell: Why wait for escape to exotic destinations or secluded retreats when inspiration can be found every day on your own doorstep? We give participants the skills to access the ‘invisible university’ all around us and use the streets to answer personal or work-related questions – with profound results. Find out more about how Street Wisdom works and come away with an interactive exercise to try for yourself.
Speaker: Mark Brown Director Street Wisdom
Why you should see it: It helps you unlock amazing things before your very eyes
SATURDAY
‘What does it take to win an Olympic Gold medal and how can Mindfulness help?’
Time: 10:30 – 11:10
Where: Main Theatre
In a nutshell: Join Olympic Champion, Etienne Stott MBE, and Mental Skills Coach, Katie Warriner, to learn about their mindful approach to achieving excellence in sport and in life and how you can apply the key points to your own aspirations.
Speaker: Kate Warriner & Etienne Stott
Why you should attend: Who doesn’t want to find out the secrets behind an Olympic Gold medal?
‘DIY Toxic-free Summer Skincare’ with Bare Origin
Time: 11:20 – 11:50
Where: Demo Zone
In a nutshell: This summer go chemicals free with your own home made natural skincare products. During this workshop we will learn how to make your own sunscreen using only natural toxic free products. It will be a fun and educational session of learning the basics of natural skincare and you will see for yourself how easy it is to make your own skincare products at home. No previous experience needed, just come with a smile and an openess to learn new things.
Why you should attend: Natural is best. Feel like a kid again with this creative class.
‘Zen Tales’
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Where: Main Theatre
In a nutshell: Zen has a thousand year history of teaching meditation and mindfulness work with a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing as well as the development of insight. Much of this wisdom is encoded in stories. Daizan shares stories arising from his 30-odd years of full-time Zen practice.
Speaker: Julian Daizan Skinner Zen Master Zenways
Why you should see it: Grown-up storytime for those who love ancient wisdom.
‘How to use flower essences to calm the mind and clear your space for meditation practice’ with Nature’s Wish
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Where: Demo Zone
In a nutshell: Experience the benefits of using flower and crystal essences in your mindfulness practice. Amy will share her knowledge about the power of essences and will demonstrate using Nature’s Wish energy sprays to clear the space for meditation.
Why you should attend: Nature is powerful, let’s work out how to use it more effectively.
‘Mandala Mindfulness: A Creative Mindfulness Practice’
Time: 14:00 – 14:30
Where: Experience Zone
In a nutshell: Colouring is an open-eyed form of meditation – using breath work and the mandala as your guide in this practical session, learn how to stay in the here and now and colour yourself to inner peace and calm.
Speaker: Samantha Weerasinghe Mindfulness Coach & Founder SamMantra
Why you should attend: Colouring-in and mandalas? The ultimate zen workshop.
SHOPPING
There’s also a fantastic range of stalls, including wellness & mindfulness books from Mindfulness Etc, Mantra Jewellery, Mindful Crafts and The Happiness Planner.
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