Launching New Mini-Series on Wellness and Self Care at the Dahdaleh Institute

Join us for a special three-part series for Wellness and Self Care starting in February 2023!

We all encounter stress in our daily lives that at times can be difficult to manage – affecting the health of our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Participants in this interactive series will learn practical techniques for ‘Stress Busting’ via Qi Gong (Tai Chi) and Mindfulness Meditation practices, empowering us to care for our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others despite what is occurring around us. This is a great way to prepare for the foreseen and unforeseen challenges ahead.

1.   Feb 15 from 11am – 11:45am.

Qi Gong (Tai Chi) led by Harvey Skinner: 30 minutes Practice followed by 15 minutes Discussion Q&A (45 minutes total). Qi Gong is an ancient system of postures, exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations that help improve health and overall well-being. This session will focus on increasing energy and reducing stress using breath work, energizing movements, purging exercises, flowing movements and mediation.

Harvey Skinner PhD has over 45 years experience in academia with a current focus on promoting global mental health that draws on Eastern, Indigenous and Western worldviews and practices. He has Level 1 Qi Gong Teacher Certification with Lee Holden, and has completed many workshops with Qi Gong masters Teja Bell and Robert Peng.

2.   Mar 1 from 11am – 11:45am.

Mindfulness Meditation led by Susan Harris: 30 minutes Practice followed by 15 minutes Discussion Q&A (45 minutes total). Mindfulness is an ancient practice that has taken hold of the modern imagination as a method to decrease stress and increase happiness. This session will focus on mindfulness of breath, awareness of body sensations, loving-kindness and self-compassion practices.

Susan Harris MSW has over 30 years of personal and professional experience based on Buddhist teachings and practices. Susan has completed the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification training program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.

3.   Mar 15 Wed 11am – noon.

Developing Your Stress Busting Action Plan led by Harvey Skinner: 60 minutes interactive Workshop using behavior change planning tools (60 minutes total). This session will engage participants in developing their plan for a successful wellness and self-care practice. Specific tools will be used for a) assessing readiness for change, b) identifying which practice to focus on, and c) developing an action plan for implementing a successful wellness and self-care practice.

Harvey Skinner PhD has over 45 years experience in academia with a current focus on promoting global mental health that draws on Eastern, Indigenous and Western worldviews and practices. He has Level 1 Qi Gong Teacher Certification with Lee Holden, and has completed many workshops with Qi Gong masters Teja Bell and Robert Peng.

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