Breathworks Mindfulness Course

 

Breathworks 8 Week Mindfulness Course

Starting January 25th for 6 weeks 

Mindfulness curricula is grounded in whiteness which means that there is an overt assumption that the content presented is universally beneficial regardless of its non-Eurocentric origins. The empirical evidence driving the curricula is “robust and rigorous” so of course is its application. Universality is assumed while never having to say that decades of evidence-based, well-funded, highly visible, and industry standard findings that support mindfulness curricula and practices are predominantly formed on the lived experiences of white people. There is a lack of inquiry—not having to ask which bodies receive benefit and which ones don’t; which ones were included in research studies and which ones weren’t.

The POC movement is developing to understand these dynamics and ensure that our communities are taking a more informed decision about their practice, training routes and how mindfulness can be delivered. And also to explore and develop a greater sense of partnership and diversity within communities.

What to expect at this event:

1.Learn how to manage pain and discomfort 

2. Learn about health optimizations 

3. Adapt simple every day practice and routhens to help restore and health recovery 

 

The 7 spheres or intentions of awakening for POC groups.

• Community: A unique and safe environment where you are held. Where you can begin to explore areas of identity such as the intersection between sexuality, race, gender, class, disability, without judgement. To establish connection, celebration and value.

• Meditation: An opportunity to explore and discuss our racialised bodies and a framework that contains, affirms and nourishes opportunities for spiritual growth.

• Transcendence: To deconstruct and identify the oppressive power structures that govern the psyche and the ideas that perpetuate them. Construct a positive and affirmative healing environment.

• Affirming: To awaken and strengthen the potential within our lives and the people of colour environment and to attain a sense of belonging.

• Ownership: Grounding, knowing and seeing the truth, acknowledging our own complicity in maintaining these structures and the denial that allows us to continue life as usual.

• Compassion: Transcend and understand the concept of intersectionality and foster a sense of belonging, respect and responsible ethics.

• Insight and Wisdom: to cultivate a sense of self investment and to see for ourselves the value and meaning of a life based on wakening and potential.

Bookings and requirements 

1. Please read the book Mindfulness for Health' by Vidyamaya Birch 

2. The class is suitable for newcomers to meditation & if you are new to meditation please let us know.

3. Please bring food to share and your own meditation cushions and mats.

4. An opportunity to take part in research 

5. Adhere to confidentiality and respect within the group

6. Please send an email to confirm your place or register on the website

7. The space is limited to 10-12 people only

Time: Saturday’s from 11:00am – 3:00pm

Place : The Godly Play Room

St Mary’s Church

Putney High Street

SW15 1SN

For more information on the breathworks modfel please visit :  https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/ 

About MNPC:

The Mindfulness Network for People of All Colours (MNPC) is a small, not-for-profit independent organisation established in 2018 in the UK by William Fley. MNPC is made up of our community leaders, committee board members, peer group facilitators, key volunteers and project coordinators.

We are not associated with any political, religious or institutional organization.

We are dedicated to making a kinder, wiser world by making transformational education widely available.

We want everyone to have access to transformative tools such as mindfulness, emotional awareness and self-compassion regardless of economic, social or physical challenges. And people who want to practice together and develop a meditative practice to build a better life for themselves and those around them.

Bookings : william.fley@aol.com