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Mindfulness Meditation
For individuals, groups and workplace
"In our busy lives there is so much pressure to address what is urgent that there is often very little time or energy left to engage with what is vital and most meaningful - our own inner sense of wellbeing, inner peace and clarity and direction.
Meditation is a simple and effective tool for achieving inner peace, clarity and focus by bringing ones awareness into the present moment.
The meditations we teach are non-religious and are not aligned with any particular group. They are accessible to a wide range of people and are easy to practice.
Mindfulness is at the very core of our engagement with life, it is the capacity to be aware of what is going on. The practice of mindfulness helps us to stop running and to realize that happiness and wellbeing are available to us in the very moments of our lives that we find impossible, exhausting or overwhelming.
Well-being is a state of mind primarily, a state of being.
Wellbeing is not some fancy state where everything comes together externally and we are fit, healthy and wealthy everafter (although that's not too bad either..). Rather, it is a deep knowing that we are able to live our lives as they are and find peace within that knowing. Then our vital energies shift from fighting and debating and complaining to making the most of what we've got. A sense of grace begins to flow through us and we feel well and able. We feel fit for life."
Some of benefits you can expect in a relatively short time:- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Increased resilience
- Increased mental concentration clarity and awareness
- Increased productivity and effectiveness
- Increased contentment and inner peace
- Improved communication
- Increased emotional stability
- Improved immunity and overall health and wellbeing
- Increased creativity and insight
We offer a range of meditation techniques some of which include:- body scan relaxation
- breath focus
- body awareness
- walking and sitting meditation
- insight meditation
- visualizations
Next Mindfulness Meditation Workshop:
Saturday May 11th, 9am-12 noon,
Devonport
Improve concentration
• Improve health and well-being
• Stabilize emotions
• Find inner peace and clarity
Learn the basics of mindfulness meditation:
• Sitting and walking meditation
• Mindfulness of breathing
• Learn to access present moment and body
awareness
• Learn tips for mindfulness in everyday life
cost $60
for more details and to make a booking please contact Maya
Labour Weekend Retreat Oct 25-28
3 day silent mindfulness meditation retreat at TeMoata.org
Being in relationship with nature: nature of our own bodies and minds and the greater context of nature we are part of, we can find our way back to wholeness in how we live our lives and relate to ourselves, each other and our environment. This retreat will focus on our connection with vitality and presence inherent in nature, restoring the deep innate well-being in our body-mind. During this time we will be incorporating walking, sitting and gentle mindful movement.
Mindfulness and Meditation for cancer
Here is a practical example of a cancer patient using mindfulness: a man in his 50s with a history of colorectal cancer who handles the experience of a new twinge differently before vs after mindfulness-meditation training. Before learning mindfulness, the man automatically reacted and went into a tailspin by creating a mental story about the pain; he interpreted it to mean that his cancer had recurred, and the rest of his life unpleasantly flashed in his mind. His body tensed up and contracted around the pain, which seemed to make his pain worse.
After learning mindfulness, he intentionally brought awareness to what he was experiencing. He noticed that his mind was racing and catastrophizing, that his heart was pounding, and his breathing was shallow. He re-centered himself by taking a deep breath and then gently focused on the sensations of breathing, one breath at a time. He felt more in control, relaxed, and grounded. He then recognized how irrational his thoughts were. He gradually brought his attention to the area of the pain; he noticed that the sensations, dull throbbing, were not constant. He was surprised and relieved; in that moment the sensation was not as uncomfortable or scary as he had thought.
"I contacted Maya when I was having chemotherapy for advanced cancer. Although I had very little experience of meditation Maya has worked with me to find a way of meditating that suits me and she has done this with wisdom, an open mind, honesty, love, and (very importantly) humour. The benefits have surpassed anything I could have hoped for and I use the skills Maya taught me every day. I find I can very quickly achieve a place where I am at peace . This can be done many times throughout the day in what I refer to as bite sized meditations. It can also be done anywhere and anytime. My journey is one I never expected to take so soon, and while sometimes I am scared, with Maya's help, most of the time I am not."
Susie Milne, Personal Trainer
About us
Maya Nova is the founder of Mindbalance, provider of mindfulness and meditation training for improved productivity, resilience and wellbeing. She is committed to helping people bring mindfulness and wellbeing into everyday life and work.
Maya has been practicing meditation for over a decade in various traditions and has spent two years ordained as a Buddhist nun. Currently she is inspired and guided by the Forest Sangha, and the teachings of Ajahn Cha and Thich Nath Hanh, using learning from nature and mindfulness in all aspects of daily life as the basis of practice. Learning how to give the present moment our full attention can have a profoundly liberating effect on the mind. Being in relationship with nature: nature of our own bodies and minds and the greater context of nature we are part of, we can find our way back to wholeness in how we live our lives and relate to ourselves, each other and our environment.
Maya teaches regular classes, offers workshops, retreats and individual guidance. Meditations are instructed by Maya with clarity, simplicity and humor, in a way that is acceptable to wide range of people. Maya has a collaborated with various trainers to deliver leadership programmes, team building workshops and corporate coaching and has worked with government organizations, businesses and community groups to help them gain greater clarity and arrive at their goals.
Areas of work: teaching, mindfulness training, facilitation, culture coaching, insight coaching, community initiatives
"I have attended Maya's meditation classes over the past two years and have benefited enormously from meditation practice. Meditation has enabled me to create a calmer and more positive mind. My ability to concentrate has improved and I enjoy a much more heightened awareness of my thoughts and feelings. The inner spaciousness created through meditation has allowed me to be a lot more present and at peace with myself and the world. Maya is a wonderful meditation teacher and I recommend her highly."
- Grant Evans, Psychotherapy student
Facilitation and coaching:
Insight Coaching
Love life now!
Do you ever feel like your life is lacking direction and purpose?
Do you find it hard do embrace change and find contentment? Do you feel tired, stressed?
The answers are within you, I can help you find them.
Insight Coaching is a unique thought provoking, creative and intuitive process that generates powerful insights which help you
maximize your personal and professional potential.
I can assist you with:- Personal development
- Finding and improving self-esteem
- Coping with change
- Improving relationships
- Finding your purpose and passion
- Finding clarity and improving decision making
- Managing stress and improving energy levels
- Achieving work/life balance and improving health and wellbeing
- Finding inner peace and contentment
- Letting go of unhelpful emotions
Contact me today for a
Free 1 hour introductory session
Service Categories
Life Coaching, Meditation, Mens Health, Womens Health
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