Mind the Music

Have you been interested in learning mindfulness but never thought you could sit still? Have you ever wondered about 'peak states' experienced while listening to music? Have you been practicing meditation for some time and feel in need of new stimulus?

Mind the Music is an innovative way to learn the skills of meditation; an increased ability to concentrate, a clear awareness of what is going on in your internal and external worlds and the ability to experience equanimity — accepting what is arising within you without resistance. In each class, you will learn a new technique while listening to music. We will also discuss how the techniques can be applied to broader life situations. Please be prepared to practice and apply the techniques during the week; we will use class discussions as a forum for sharing, feedback and coaching.

This course is suitable for those at entry level, for those who want to sharpen or refresh their meditation practice or for those who want to bring a new dimension to music appreciation. Please bring to class a portable music player with a variety of music styles and with over-the-ear headphones or in-the-ear buds.

This event is presented by Meg Salter. Meg Salter has been teaching mindfulness since 2003 through workshops, group classes and individual coaching. Her purpose is to help people gain the benefits of mindfulness by developing the skills and incorporating the practice as an integral part of their personal and professional lives. Meg has been practicing meditation since 1995, training intensively with a variety of meditation teachers from both secular and spiritual (Christian, Buddhist) perspectives. Her teaching approach adapts the best of all these wisdom traditions for secular audiences.