Meditation Sessions Clayton Campus

WEEKLY MINDFULNESS SESSIONS

Our regular weekly mindfulness session are held on Wednesday and run for 30 minutes. The techniques we practise are used to develop mindfulness. Many of our participants have found that 30 minutes of meditation at lunchtime significantly enhance their relaxation and concentration in the workplace. This program is free and both students and staff are very welcome.

When: Every Wednesday - Commencing 20th August, 2008
Time: 1.15-1.45pm
Where: Room B21, Northern Extension, Basement, Campus Centre
Enquiries: Angela Delle-Vergini at Angela.Delle-Vergini@adm.monash.edu.au or phone 9905 3156

SHORT COURSE MEDITATION

Mindfulness Practise

Details

Interested in managing stress, or improving your mental and physical health?

Then you might be interested in the short course on Mindfulness Meditation.

Mindfulness is a gentle but powerful way of improving focus, relaxation, objectivity and clarity of mind. It is based on simple and effective meditation practices and strategies to help change unproductive thought and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness is being extensively researched in modern times and has been found to be very effective for:

Anxiety, stress and managing negative emotions
Depression
Chronic pain
Eating disorders
Enhancing immunity and reducing inflammation
Increasing concentration and performance
Living effectively in the moment, rather than the past or the future
Accepting ourselves for where we are at this point in our life
Increasing relaxation

Presenter

Craig Hassed is a General Practitioner and Senior Lecturer at the Monash University Department of General Practice. He has strong teaching and clinical interests in stress management, mind-body medicine, meditation, health promotion and cancer support programmes. He has published two books entitled "New Frontiers in Medicine" and "Know Thyself" and is a regular presenter with ABC Melbourne.

Dates: Wednesays, 23 July - 13 Aug
Time: 1 - 2 pm
Location: Room B20, Basement, Campus Centre
For more information: Angela.delle-vergini@adm.monash.edu.au or phone 9905 3156
To register: hub.clayton@adm.monash.edu.au