MINDFULNESS IN MINUTES: SUMMER
July 7 – 9, 2023
This weekend invites you to enjoy the inspirational setting of Mohonk Mountain House as you learn simple techniques that can be used anywhere and anytime to reduce stress and enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Join Nina Smiley, Ph.D., co-author of The Three Minute Meditator and Mindfulness in Nature to discover how you can change your life and support well-being mindfully, one moment at a time! Attend any or all of the program events — the choice is yours!
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 7
Mindfulness in Minutes – A Primer for Use in Real Life
5:30pm
When meditation is seen as something you have to do “outside” of real life – find the perfect setting, be surrounded by silence, and spend a required amount of time on a daily practice – the desire to pursue this can be overtaken by the hectic reality of daily life. But these are exactly the moments when we can most use the benefits of mindfulness. Nina offers an approach that makes mindfulness accessible to real people in real lives when they really need it. In this session, Nina will guide you through some simple techniques that will help your brain begin to form a new habit – what if you could learn to watch the mind, instead of going with its storyline? Rather than reacting-and-regretting, what if you could learn to respond more skillfully in the moment?
SATURDAY, JULY 8
“Forest Bathing”: Mindfulness In Nature
10:30am
The term “forest bathing” or “shinrin-yoku” has been used in Japanese writings and research to describe the sense of well-being that comes from being outdoors immersed in nature. This Mindfulness in Nature walk with Nina guides you through wooded trails, alongside timeless cliffs and our crystal-clear lake. Embrace your senses with this unique walk before you enjoy breakForrfast!
Saturday Afternoon – Time on Your Own!
Enjoy the spectacular outdoor setting of Mohonk Mountain House, take a swim in our indoor heated pool, delight in a spa treatment …or do anything else you choose…mindfully, of course!
Stargazing Yin Yoga*
8:30pm
Tap into deep sensory awareness as we experience awe in the presence of the majestic night sky. Stargazing Yin Yoga connects the breath with moving meditation. The spaciousness that surrounds us in the magnificence of this mountaintop setting will support the sense of inner spaciousness that comes as we practice mindfulness. *Please note: Sign-up is required. Space is limited to 30 people, registered overnight guests 18 years of age or older.
SUNDAY, JULY 9
Outdoor Breathwork and Yoga…Before Breakfast!
7:45am
Soothe body, mind, and spirit as the lake nurtures you with a special start to the day. Feel the morning breeze, smell the scent of fresh mountain air, hear birdsongs, and see with “new eyes” as you wake up being nurtured by Nature.
Mindfulness in Minutes – Practical, Playful, and Powerful
10:30am
Building on our Mindfulness in Minutes Primer, this session with Nina will bring an opportunity to learn how to use these skills in the nitty-gritty moments of your life. For example, insomnia – is anyone In Search of A Good Night’s Sleep? Minds can be very active – especially at three in the morning. Learn how to use mindfulness to set the stage for sleep. What about Relationships That Really Work? Throughout the day, we’re constantly interacting with other people—family, friends, colleagues… Discover how a mindful approach to relationships can lead to more skillful interactions at home and at work. And Nina will also focus on your most important relationship – with yourself. There will be time to talk about Never Diet Again – a mindful take on weight loss and wellness. This session will empower you to make mindfulness your own and bring it into the flow of your life.
MEET OUR PROGRAM LEADER
Nina Smiley, Ph.D., graduated from Vassar College and earned a doctoral degree in psychology from Princeton University. She is co-author of The Three Minute Meditator, now in its fifth edition and translated into seven languages, MetaPhysical Fitness and Mindfulness in Nature. Nina taught psychology at the University of Maryland and worked at the American Psychological Association. She has studied mindfulness with Jack Kornfield (founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center), Sharon Salzberg (co-founder of Insight Meditation Society), and others. Nina’s work has been featured in The New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Shape and Prevention. She delights in sharing insights about mindfulness meditation and well-being.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .