Satori Self Development will be running a mindfulness meditation course in Narellan over eight weeks from May 3.
The aim is to learn basic concepts about mindfulness meditation and gain meditative experiences doing regular practice of mindfulness meditation.
The course provides an entry level to people who have little or no experience in meditation.
Brief, to the point concepts will be presented prior any meditation practice.
However, the emphasis is on “experiencing meditation”.
This is done through self exploratory and guided meditation.
Satori Self Development claim the benefits of meditation are extensively listed in the literature as the practice can lead to improved physical and mental health.
The purpose of this course is to establish a mindful foundation in your everyday life, according to spokesperson for Satori Self Development.
Presenter Achim Schenk holds a postgraduate diploma in Applied Buddhist Studies which he obtained from the NANTIEN Institute at Wollongong.
He has been interested in meditation and has participated in meditation retreats since the mid-1990s.
He has been working as a clinical hypnotherapist in private practice with Satori Self Development since 2003.
SNAPSHOT
WHAT: mindfulness meditation program
WHEN: May 3 to June 21, Wednesdays 7pm – 8pm
COST: $125
VENUE: Snap Fitness George Hunter Drive, Narellan
♦ Satori Self Development is also offering wellness seminars over four weeks starting from May 2.
Vittoria Lazzaro will join Achim Schenk to present the seminars, which will deal with:
May 2 – What is mindfulness meditation
May 9 – Alternative approach to pain management
May 16 – Understanding anxiety and stress
May 23 – Weight regulation – the virtual gastric band.
Cost is $10 per seminar.
Ms Lazzaro holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biochemistry and microbiology from Sydney University, according to the biographical information provided by Satori Self Development.
Since 1984, Vittoria has worked as a medical scientist in research at RPAH, German Biotec Company, Brain Mind Research Institute Sydney and the UNSW Dementia, Parkinson & Alzheimer Research Unit. During this time, she developed a strong interest in the human mind-body connection, mental health and wellbeing which led to formal studies in Diploma of clinical hypnosis and strategic psychotherapy.
She has been working as a clinical hypnotherapist in private practice with Satori Self Development since 2012.
Enquiries: Click here for the Satori website or phone 4647 4868.
