Members and Teachers Online Retreat
Embodied Presence
7-12th March 2025
£200
In this weekend and retreat we will explore what it means to have embodied presence. We might begin to notice that having practiced mindfulness for some time it is becoming an an integral part of who we are and the life we are living. Mindfulness is no longer just a skill we are honing or a practice we are doing, but it is a way of being that seeps into every part of our lives. It is a wisdom that we sense and trust in our bodies that guide our choices and actions on a moment-by-moment basis. This is the meaning of embodied presence.
On this retreat we will be embarking on a journey to cultivate and deepen our embodied presence through teachings, practices and opportunities for sharing.
Drawing on the Compassion, Insight and Wisdom courses, these will include practices for deepening our sense of feeling rooted and grounded in the body; mindful movement practices for cultivating ease and flow; practices for cultivating compassionate presence; and practices for tapping into the wisdom that naturally resides in the body. All of these contribute to the experience of embodied presence which gives rise to a wellspring of qualities that enriches every aspect of our lives.
There will be also opportunities to share with your like-minded community of mindfulness members as we take some time out to relax and rest and practice together.
THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL ALTERNATIVE SESSIONS FOR MINDFULNESS
TEACHERS
The teacher inhabits the practice of mindfulness. This is particularly conveyed through the teacher’s body in terms of his/her physical and non-verbal expression. Embodiment of mindfulness involves the teacher sustaining connection and responsiveness to moment-by-moment arising (within self, within individuals and within the group) and bringing the core attitudinal foundations of mindfulness practice to all of this. These attitudes are non-judging, patience, beginner’s mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, and letting go (Kabat-Zinn, 1990).
In this weekend and retreat we will explore what it means to have embodied presence. We might begin to notice that having practiced mindfulness for some time it is becoming an an integral part of who we are and the life we are living. Mindfulness is no longer just a skill we are honing or a practice we are doing, but it is a way of being that seeps into every part of our lives. It is a wisdom that we sense and trust in our bodies that guide our choices and actions on a moment-by-moment basis. This is the meaning of embodied presence.
On this retreat we will be embarking on a journey to cultivate and deepen our embodied presence through teachings, practices and opportunities for sharing.
Drawing on the Compassion, Insight and Wisdom courses, these will include practices for deepening our sense of feeling rooted and grounded in the body; mindful movement practices for cultivating ease and flow; practices for cultivating compassionate presence; and practices for tapping into the wisdom that naturally resides in the body. All of these contribute to the experience of embodied presence which gives rise to a wellspring of qualities that enriches every aspect of our lives.
We will also be looking in more depth at the qualities of Embodiment explored in Domain 3 of the MBI-TAC : present moment focus, responsiveness, calmness and vitality and the natural presence of the teacher. We will look at the attitudinal qualities of embodiment in more depth, exploring how it is to be patient, accepting, trusting, not judging or striving.
There will be opportunities to enhance and practice your inquiry skills too as well as share with your like-minded community of mindfulness teachers.
This retreat will satisfy your retreat requirements for your BAMBA registration.
