Thanks for introducing me to meditation and mindfulness. It’s easy to forget
during the frustrating moments that it really has already changed my life!...
I like the poetry of inspirational teachers. I realize that this is non-religious but
I love the warmth and encouragement of wise people. Susann, you were a lovely guide.
Thank you so much...
Susann continues to impress and inspire me – a truly remarkable woman!...
Great food. Good structure. Calming atmosphere. I will definitely join
again for another weekend...
Good mix of different practices. I thought the silence was very powerful...
Very special place you have both created here. Very rewarding experience
as always at London Meditation...
I enjoyed the different types of meditation practice, the mindful lunch,
the lovely venue. Feel like I need some more intensive sessions. Good structure,
good to vary the day. Great food!...
The strengths of the event: being with like-minded people and having the opportunity
to experience a whole day of quiet, just for myself...
I found most useful the guidance – certain comments /reminders at exactly
the right moment. The slow re-introduction of communication at the end. The wonderful
food. The lovely environment...
Practice, practice, practice – felt more intensive than yesterday
which was good for me...
Voices from the Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day / Weekend June 2010
For more voices click here.
When I did the meditation course of London Meditation I was a complete beginner. My only experience had been a few sessions of active
meditation in the Monday drop-in. After the course I definitively have a deeper and new understanding of meditation. Most importantly –
I learned a lot of small techniques which are very helpful to learn meditation. I now practise these techniques in my everyday life.
The course was very intense and inspiring. It was tailored to my individual needs and all specific questions I had were taken into account.
Susann is a great teacher. I do warmly recommend the Meditation course.
Nicolas Dedek, Physicist
Mindful Reflections
Mindful Eating at London Meditation
Susann’s audience at The Yoga Show
London Meditation offers 2 different meditation courses.
Introductory Meditation Course
A teaching day at the home of London Meditation:
The Penthouse, 89 – 95 Parkway, Camden Town, NW1 7PP
Your meditation teacher Susann Herrmann
(CPsychol./OccupPsychol., MA) is trained by various teachers such as
- Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. and Saki Santorelli, Ph.D.
Explore the world of meditation in this intensive 1 day weekend course; identify your individual way towards the state of meditation and ... have fun!
Content:
- Mindfulness Meditation based on MBCT and MBSR (Jon Kabat-Zinn):
Mindfulness practice helps us to see more clearly the patterns of the mind and teaches us to stay in the present moment, rather than reliving the past or pre-living the future.
- Meditations for the 21st Century - Introductory to OSHO Active Meditation™:
Each programme starts with physical activity followed by relaxation and stillness. This is when meditation can happen – a time to just be aware of your body sensations, thoughts and feelings in a self-accepting way without judgement.
- Meditation techniques for busy people:
These are ways to minimize chronic unhealthy stress in our lives. They are simple, time-effective strategies to reduce tension and quick ways to relax and unwind which can be integrated into our everyday routine.
- Understanding the science of meditation:
The 3 essentials – relaxation, watching, no judgement.
- Suggestions to overcome the obstacles to meditation
For testimonials click here.
Dates:
Sun Feb 12 – Introductory Meditation Course
Sun Feb 26 – Introductory Meditation Course
Sun Mar 04 – Introductory Meditation Course
Sun Mar 18 – Introductory Meditation Course
For further Introductory Meditation Courses in 2012 please see calendar.
Time: 2-7pm
Cost: £ 95
Please bring comfortable clothing.
Read more about the benefits of meditation.
Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day
An ’all-day’ retreat including brunch
A practice day at the home of London Meditation:
The Penthouse, 89 – 95 Parkway, Camden Town, NW1 7PP
Your meditation facilitator Susann Herrmann
(CPsychol./OccupPsychol., MA) is trained by various teachers such as
- Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. and Saki Santorelli, Ph.D.
Suitable for new and experienced meditators.
Mindfulness is a basic human quality, a way of learning to pay wise attention to whatever is happening in your life that allows you a greater sense of connection to your life inwardly and outwardly.
Mindfulness is also a practice, a systematic method aimed at cultivating clarity, insight and understanding. In the context of your health, mindfulness is a way for you to experientially learn to take better care of yourself by exploring and understanding the interplay of mind and body and mobilizing your own inner resources for coping and growing.
Content:
A day in our oasis of light, calmness and inspiration.
This day of meditation training provides time and space for focused practice which can deepen mindfulness skills and strengthen your ongoing practice at home.
Mindful awareness allows us to be present with anything that arises within our experience with the quality of acceptance, spaciousness and calmness. It is the foundation for living with wisdom, compassion and freedom.
In this day of silence, meditation and contemplation, we will explore this innate quality of awareness. And specifically we investigate how to cultivate mindfulness of breath, body, feelings and thoughts during guided sitting & walking periods, and how to apply this to all waking moments such as eating Albert’s delicious home-prepared food. We will also inquire into what interferes with establishing this mindful presence.
Not having experienced it, some people may feel a little apprehensive about spending a longer time in silence, practising meditation. However, almost everyone reports feeling deeply refreshed and restored by this experience and also that the practice gets embodied in a way that they have not experienced by having only done the shorter practice in the group or at home.
As the Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day is held every month, you are most welcome to attend again. You can use this as a refresher for your mindfulness practice or as a restorative day of silence in your life.
Enjoy the tranquillity of our urban retreat in Camden Town.
For testimonials click here.
Dates:
- Sun Feb 19 – Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day
- Sat Mar 10 – Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day
- Sun Mar 11 – Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day
- Sun Apr 22 – Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day
- For further Mindfulness Urban Retreat Days in 2012 please see calendar.
Time: 11.30am - 6.30pm
Cost including brunch during the retreat:
£ 65 special rate for former MBCT/MBSR course participants
£ 75 special rate for former Introductory Course & Mindfulness Day participants
£ 110 standard rate
Please bring comfortable clothing.
Read more about the benefits of meditation.
Mindfulness Intensive Weekend
including brunch on Sat & Sun
A practice weekend at the home of London Meditation:
The Penthouse, 89 – 95 Parkway, Camden Town, NW1 7PP
Your meditation facilitator Susann Herrmann
(CPsychol./OccupPsychol., MA) is trained by various teachers such as
- Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. and Saki Santorelli, Ph.D.
The double feature of the Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day.
Two days of "non-doing".
Mindfulness practice in silence to recharge our battieries
as a way of getting back or deepen our personal meditation routine.
Just watch whatever comes up and simply accept
your feelings and your experiences in each moment. This is to be a day of
mindfulness, a day to be with ourselves in a way we usually don't have time for.
For testimonials click here.
Dates:
- Sat 10 + Sun 11 Mar
- Sat 19 + Sun 20 May
- For further Mindfulness Intensive Weekends in 2012 please see calendar.
- For our monthly Mindfulness Urban Retreat Day please click here.
Time: 11.30am - 6.30pm
Cost including brunch on both days:
£ 100 special rate for former MBCT/MBSR course participants
£ 120 special rate for former Introductory Course & Mindfulness Day participants
£ 160 special (combination) rate (instead of £ 220)
Please bring comfortable clothing.
Read more about the benefits of meditation.
If you have any questions please call 020 7424 9027 or send an email.