Specimen Mind Space 2 Retreat Programme
11.00Â AM
Arrival, welcome, familiarisation and settling in. Personal introductions. Purpose, principles, activities and programme. Namste! Conduct and personal readiness.
Hopes and expectations; personal motivation for growth. Wider purpose (Ikigai), life goals and ambitions.
12.15p.m.
Mindfulness 1.Â
Awareness/consciousness/being in the present. Basic principles of mindfulness. Acknowledgement, acceptance and 'letting go'.Â
Ego, mind-identification, feelings-thoughts-emotions-actions.
Lunch
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1.45p.m.
Who am I? Self-identity; personality, positive characteristics and vulnerabilities.Â
Relaxation A. Mindfulness 2.Â
Coping with life situations; finding inner life force. 'Doing' or 'Being'? Our own personal strategies.
4.00p.m.
Exercise. Tea/coffee.
Mindfulness 3. Mindfulness history and applications. Meditation styles.
Rest time or optional massage.
Review of learning and reflections.
7.00p.m. - meal at local eating place.
Return for evening social time.
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7.00p.m.
Meal at local eating place.
Return for informal social time.
Day 2
8.000 a.m.
Walk. Breakfast. Mindfulness 4.
Growing and deepening relationships.Â
Tea/coffee. Relaxation B. Body image and body maintenance.
Self-compassion meditation.
Lunch
1.30p.m.
Developing awareness of sensuality. Sexuality.
Rest time or optional massage.
Mindfulness 5. Life changes and how to make them.
Tea/coffee.
Taking ownership for awareness and personal growth. Identifying benefits.
Review of Day 2 learning. Reflections and feedback.
Departure (6.00p.m.)
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