Mindfulness and movement in nature

Mindfulness & Movement in Nature Introduction Weekend

28th February- 2nd March 2025 with nature immersion and qigong at Samye Ling, Dumfriesshire, Scotland This course has a nature theme and includes mindfulness, mindful walking and qigong in nature. Experience the benefit of immersion in nature with practices with our guest nature expert who will help you experience all nature has to offer including shinrin…

mindful-qigong

Mindful Qigong

Our bodies are built to move, so by integrating movement into our daily lives can benefit us more than we realise. If we just moved gently for 3 minutes every hour, it would help us clear the mind and increase our energy levels. Qigong is an ancient art of movement, developed thousands of years ago…

the pie talk

The Pie Talk

Ruth Weston is a business woman, mother and community activist who has attended the daily sit from its early beginnings in the Pandemic.  Here she reflects on her learning from Jacky Seery’s course Mindful Movement with Qigong. After going to Jacky Seery’s wonderful Mindful Movement course I have reflected alot on her talk about pies!…

The power of mindful movement

The Power of Mindful Movement

The Power of Mindful Movement: Scientifically Proven Benefits of Mindfulness and Qigong “Movement is the unifying bond between mind and body and sensations are the substance of that bond” Dean Juhan In a world filled with fast-paced lifestyles and constant distractions, finding a way to cultivate inner peace and physical well-being is becoming increasingly crucial.…

ancient practice for modern times

Ancient Practice for Modern Times

Mindfulness in Different Spiritual Traditions Here at the Mindfulness Association, our courses are based on concepts and practices derived from Buddhism. Our courses are experiential and evidence-based,  drawing on psychological evidence and research. They do not require participants to subscribe to any religious or spiritual belief systems. However, some people do find a spiritual aspect…

Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend

Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend

How participants feel they have benefited from this course Mindfulness, Qigong & Yoga Retreat Weekend at Samye Ling.   Whatever age we are,  many of us can get stuck in old habits, such as neglecting self-care, not getting enough good quality sleep and forgetting to move in ways that maintain our strength, balance and flexibility.…