Demystifying Meditation: Untangling the Mystery of Stillness
Summer Class | This course has been canceled
“Change your thoughts, change your brain, one breath at a time.”
Lindsay Jamison and Marie Simons demystify the esoteric traditions of mindfulness through art, yoga and reiki by using simple explanations based on the latest scientific research. They will introduce you to a myriad of life skills from these traditions, which include: breathing techniques; guided meditations; gentle mindful movement; Zentangle®, and mandala making.
Their unique approach will provide students with the tools necessary to begin or enrich a positive daily habit. The results of this daily practice will help you learn how to manage stress and anxiety; increase focus, creativity and productivity as well as develop a positive mental attitude.
This class will provide you with the basic knowledge and understanding of various meditative approaches allowing you to create your own personalized path to a mindful lifestyle and a happier, healthier way of being.
- Please bring a $15 materials fee to be paid to instructors. Feel free to bring any of your favorite colored pencils or markers if you have them. If not, no worries, everything you need will be provided.
Marie Simons
Marie Simons is a Reiki/Meditation/ and Zentangle® teacher. Her practice is at Wellness On Park in Swarthmore and she: works with cancer patients of all ages at several Philadelphia area hospitals; gives workshops and seminars at local universities and for private groups; teaches and certifies teachers and medical staff in Reiki; and works with autistic children teaching Zentangle® and meditation.
Marie teaches Zentangle® and meditation at the Community Arts Center, as well as for corporate retreats, local community center workshops for elderly and teens, and for private parties.
Currently, she is offering a variety of classes and workshops for self development in the area; attending continuing education conferences and professional retreats; planning a mindfulness retreat to Peru in August 2017; and offering transformative life skills to the community.
Please check out her website for more information and upcoming events. www.ReikiWithMarie.com
Lindsay Jamison
Lindsay Jamison is a visual artist, yoga and mindfulness instructor, workshop presenter and retreat facilitator. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she loves traveling, adventure and being immersed in the natural world. Her mission is to make visual art, yoga and mindfulness accessible to heal, inspire, empower and educate our community at large. By exploring the constructs of the self using mandalas, mixed media art, movement and mindfulness practices, she has gained deep insight into her life’s purpose. Currently, she is offering a variety of classes and workshops for self development; planning a yoga retreat to Peru; co-facilitating a women's festival called Emakume Gathering in Ridley Creek State Park; and offering transformative life skills to the community. Please check out her website for upcoming events. www.lindsayjamison.com