MINDFULNESS IN MINUTES: WINTER

Mindfulness in Minutes – Part 1
9pm

When meditation is seen as something you have to do “outside” of real life – as daily practice find the perfect setting, be surrounded by silence, and spend the required amount of time for yourself – the desire to pursue this can be overtaken by the reality of daily life. In the midst of hectic days, you may be on-the-road or on-the-run, caught up in meetings, busy with family, and dealing with… whatever! But these are exactly the moments when we can most benefit from mindfulness. Nina offers an approach that makes mindfulness accessible to people in their 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? Learn more about how to bring it into your life!

Saturday Morning – 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!

Mindfulness in Minutes- Part 2 
1:30pm

Building on the first Mindfulness in Minutes session, Part 2 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 such as family, friends and colleagues. Discover how a mindful approach to relationships can lead to more skillful interactions at home and at work. Instead of thinking “I wish I hadn’t said that” learn to change “that” behavior. 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. And we’ll look at suggestions relating to pain as a “habit” and exploring different ways of working with it. You’ll leave this session with an understanding of mindfulness that empowers you to bring it into your life and use it to enhance your own well-being, one moment at a time!

“Forest Bathing”: Mindfulness in Nature
11am

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 lunch!