‘Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally’ – Jon Kabat-Zinn
This experiential workshop is a space for those who would like to practice a guided mindfulness meditation practice in a (online) community of meditators. It is an opportunity to take advantage of the power of group meditation to enhance individual practice. The session is appropriate for absolute beginners, intermediate and advanced meditators. Whether you’re dropping in for a session only, or would like to continue a regular practice, all are welcome!
This space is an invitation to those who want to press the reset button on their nervous system, and benefit from what the practice has to offer today. The intention is to leave behind all that does not serve you, and come to this practice, ready to be with what is present, right here and now.
We will start the session by way of a short introduction to the practice. This is a good opportunity to bring forward any questions or concerns about the practice (although the magic of mindfulness meditation is best felt through direct experience, of connecting with something that goes beyond words and ideas).
I will then lead a guided meditation practice for about 20-25 minutes. We will focus on the breath or body sensations during the practice.
Finally, we will re-group for some reflections (sharing is optional).
Please find yourself in a comfortable position for the meditation. Depending on the meditation we practice today, you may be sitting on a chair or lying on the floor, mat or bed. Bring your favourite cushion, or any other resource that helps you settle in comfortably for the practice.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- To become more present and grounded
- To become more aware of one’s mind, body and environment
- To become more focused and make choices about where one would like to place their attention
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- In short, anyone! Individuals with a curiosity towards mindfulness and meditation. Those looking to train their minds to be more present and at ease with itself so they can experience more calm in their lives.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Greater awareness of self, an ability to be more (relationally) present and attuned
Course Content
Presenter
My name is Jinny Gupta (UKCP registered) and I am a psychotherapist with a private practice in West London. I have a special interest in working with individuals, especially women, who are going through life transitions and are dealing with issues concerning identity, connection with self and others, and spirituality.
My life’s purpose is to bring forward the tools and technologies offered by the contemplative traditions of the East along with the knowledge of Western psychology and neuroscience. I want to help each person re-connect with their innate will and wisdom so one feels empowered to make different choices, or choose not to change anything at all! Those ‘aha!’ moments in therapy are thrilling, no doubt; and my wish for my clients is that through psychotherapy, mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion, they are able to integrate those insights in their day-to-day lives in a way that they soon experience the world with a sense of wonder and awe.
In addition to running a private practice, I also provide clinical supervision to trainee psychotherapists at Headstrong Counselling in London. Additionally, I offer therapeutic support to people in the NHS and frontline services. I am trained as a Mindfulness and Meditation teacher (in the Rinzai Zen tradition through Zenways) with many years of practice, and offer 8-week Meditation and Mindfulness courses to individuals and groups.
In the past, I have worked in various mental-health settings such as West London NHS Trust (WLNT), MIND-Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing Abbey Counselling Service (EACS) and West London Centre for Counselling (WLCC). Prior to this, I worked as an Economist and Healthcare advisor for more than a decade with the government and private sectors in India, Malawi and Iceland.
I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (ADIP) from Regent’s University, London and a Master’s in Economic Development and Policy Analysis from the University of Nottingham.
