Mindfulness, Meditation and Snorkeling
This is a mind-expanding, but at the same time thoroughly practical, week of the three components of the title: Mindfulness, Meditation and Snorkeling.
There’s a science to all three. And there’s a transcendent aspect to all three.
Mindfulness and Meditation and the science behind it.
There is now a huge amount of research showing the benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation. It has been shown to reduce stress, improve our concentration, our memory, thinking creatively and flexibly, and even build more brain cells. It increases our positive emotions, builds empathy and emotional intelligence, makes us less anxious, and more accepting of ourselves and others, and leads to better relationships. But have you ever wondered how? If so, this course is for you.
You will learn what Mindfulness and Meditation are, and understand what is actually happening in your brain when you meditate, and why it is so effective that even companies are implementing it in the workplace.
A combination of workshops and practices will teach you the different types of meditation and by practicing each you will discover which are the most effective for you personally.
The guided sessions will include:
- mindfulness body scan, awareness of mood and emotions
- mantra
- mental image
- breath
- an open-eye, soft-focus practice
- meditation for compassion / kindness / self-compassion
- combinations of the above
The workshops and discussions will include:
- what is meditation / mindfulness
- physiology of what is happening in your body when you meditate
- living in the present moment
- what is happiness / the four happy chemicals in our brain
- how meditation and mindfulness work to make us happy
- how to become more optimistic
- gratitude / kindness
Snorkeling
Fiji is renowned for the abundant marine life of its reefs: colorful fish, hard and soft corals, mysterious invertebrates – all in the clear warm waters of the South Pacific. Suspended in the waters above this wonder world is entrancing, mesmeric…..it’s a floating meditation, an opportunity to immerse yourself in another aspect of our planet. It is deeply and wonderfully complementary to the rest of the week.
7 nights accommodation at Daku Resort in traditional bures with private facilities.
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Workshop fees.
Excursions as indicated.
Airport transfers from Savusavu Airport to Daku Resort by road (approx 10 minutes).
Sunday March 15
Arrive at Daku Resort
4.30 pm Late afternoon snorkel outside the resort
6.30pm Fijian Welcome ceremony
7:00pm Dinner
Monday March 16
7.00 – 7.45am Gentle yoga practice
8:15am Breakfast
9.30 Snorkel trip
1:00pm Lunch at Daku Resort
2.00pm Craft display and tapa (Fijian decorated bark cloth) making demonstration
Optional trip to town to see the market
4.30 Mindfulness & Meditation introduction
6:00pm Happy Hour (relax, swim, free time or drinks).
6.30 Marine life lecture
7:00pm Dinner.
Tuesday March 17
7.00 – 7.45am Gentle yoga practice
8:15am Breakfast
9.00 Depart for Natewa Bay: full morning snorkel trip
Return for late lunch at Daku Resort
4.30 Mindfulness & Meditation
6:00pm Happy Hour (relax, swim, free time or drinks).
6.30 Pearl farm lecture
7:00pm Dinner.
Wednesday March 18
7.00 – 7.45am Gentle yoga practice
8:15am Breakfast
9.30am Mindfulness & Meditation
1:00pm Lunch at Daku Resort
1:30pm Visit to the healing pools of Naseruseru; meditation and swim. Village meke.
6:00pm Happy Hour (relax, swim, free time or drinks).
6.30 Marine life lecture
7:00pm Dinner.
Thursday March 19
7.00 – 7.45am Gentle yoga practice
8:15am Breakfast
9.30am Mindfulness & Meditation
1:00pm Lunch at Daku Resort
2.30pm Snorkel at Savasi lagoon (High tide approx. 4.00pm)
6:00pm Happy Hour (relax, swim, free time or drinks).
7:00pm Dinner.
Friday March 20
7.00 – 7.45am Gentle yoga practice
8:15am Breakfast
9.30 Snorkel trip
1:00pm Lunch at Daku Resort
Free afternoon
4.30 Mindfulness & Meditation
6:00pm Happy Hour (relax, swim, free time or drinks).
7:00pm Dinner.
Saturdayday March 21
7.00 – 7.45am Gentle yoga practice
8:15am Breakfast
Free morning: optional snorkel outside Daku Resort
1:00pm Lunch at Daku Resort
Free afternoon
4.30 Mindfulness & Meditation
6:00pm Happy Hour (relax, swim, free time or drinks).
7:00pm Final lovo dinner
Sunday March 22
Depart: Fly from Savusavu back to Nadi, followed by your International flight home.
