About this event
Are you interested in meditation, wellbeing, relaxation and creative expression? Come join us to explore the rich field of mindfulness and creativity together – everyone welcome!
Sessions include guided mindfulness practices, songs, creative exercises, time for reflection and sharing of experiences and creative work.
Previously called ‘Mindfulness & Music’, our new title ‘Creative Mindfulness’ reflects how the scope of our sessions has broadened over time to include playing with words and visuals as well as with sound and music.
Each session starts with mindfulness, helping us to slow down, rest, revive and arrive in the Here & Now. From that place of connection with our body, mind and heart, we embark on creative exercises to tap into playfulness, ease and inspiration. No special training needed, but if you have a creative background that’s very welcome, too!
Contribution
Four levels of pricing available, please choose the one that’s right for your circumstances: £5/10/15/20. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and is supporting Joe’s and Susanne’s work. If you need a further reduction please contact us. A percentage will be donated to the Choose Earth charity, a ‘Choose Love’ campaign standing with Brazilian indigenous leaders.
Testimonials
“I’m so looking forward to your evening. I have tuned out of a lot of Zoom things recently, but this feels one thing I didn’t want to miss!” O.B., UK
“What a great evening it was, very many thanks. It’s incredibly creative, very inspiring and good fun!” L.P., UK
Community
Our vision is to build sangha/community around the healing and nourishing experiences of mindfulness, creativity, deep listening, play, relaxation and togetherness. It’s a great joy to see this slowly happening – connections are growing, people are coming back, and a good few regulars are joining every month.
Facilitators
Susanne Olbrich is a pianist, music educator and mindfulness teacher. She discovered mindfulness practice in 1996 with Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village and became a Dharma teacher in 2016. Susanne loves sounds and silence and offers courses, retreats, workshops and 1-to-1 work. https://susanneolbrich.net/
Joe Holtawayis a singer song writer and workshop leader. His songs and playing are inspired by a folk music upbringing and involvements in peace and social justice movements. For many years he has been involved with education as a group singing facilitator. For more on Joe please visit https://joeholtaway.com/
