Mindfulness
“Mindfulness is our ability to attend to the present moment, with curiosity and without judgment.”
– Sarah Ruddell Beach
Expert Instruction
Why Choose our Mindfulness Programs?
Certifications & Experience
Not all Mindfulness Programs are created equal. Feel at ease booking with Lotus Village Yoga where certified and experienced instructor,Tara, teaches Mindfulness in 3 school districts. She has presented Mindfulness Practices at an ECE conference in Northern BC and has taught mindfulness in women’s shelters to help reduce trauma.
Mindfulness Program Options
First Responders & Post-Traumatic Stress
Training courses specifically designed for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, military/veterans and people who are living with trauma. Specific breathing techniques and mindfulness practices will be taught to support health and wellness in their dedicated service.
Custom Care Home/Hospital and Business Programs
Tara has extensive experience teaching at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital specifically in the Extended Care Unit. Mindfulness Programs are available and we can customize a personal program for your needs. In the workplace, this can help to build teamwork, enhance creativity & communication and resolve conflict.
Children in School
We offer several options for School Mindfulness Programs:
• Specific Mindfulness Program for in-school Students and Educators of all types.
• 8-week, Half-Year, or Full-Year
• 1 Day Mindfulness Introduction for administration and staff
• All of our programs can be adapted to suit any developmental age group.
Sports Teams & Athletic Training Groups
Training courses specifically designed for hockey teams, baseball teams, soccer teams, horseback riders, swimmers, bikers, runners and triathletes.
Parents
• Learn techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and develop a deeper connection with your child.
• Parent/Child Workshops: Spend an afternoon learning a Mindfulness practice together with your child. Includes breathing games and mindful movement with relaxation and sound.
what do students learn?
Students who participate in our mindfulness programs will learn and enjoy…
- Mindfulness with the Senses
- Mindful Practices with Breath
- Physical Mindfulness through Movement
- Mindfulness of Emotions
- Mindfulness on Nurturing and Empathy
- Mindfulness of Nature
BENEFITS
• Improve concentration and focus
• Develop self-discipline and self-awareness
• Improve self-regulation, which assists in enhancing the learning process
• Reduce anxiety, worry and insomnia
Practice Being Present
Begin incorporating life-changing mindfulness and meditation practices into your daily life