What we’re about
Welcome to Mindfulness Nanaimo!
My name is Dar. I'm a counsellor and social worker and I love to teach Dharma, yoga and meditation.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP
I have created this group as a community service and consider myself a volunteer. I believe in the power of yoga and meditation to aid in the healing of the mind, heart and body. I want everyone who's interested, or in need of skills, to have a way to practice and learn more about it.
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
You don't have to know anything about yoga or meditation to enjoy my classes. I aim to be patient and thorough in my explanation of the practices, and will do my best to adapt both the practice and my teachings to your level of ability, so feel free to join, wherever you may be on your journey.
I will be offering YOGA and MEDITATION classes, and PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL MEDITATION classes.
*YOGA AND MEDITATION*
WHAT WE WILL BE DOING
At each meeting we will:
1. Do a Short Warm Up
2. Do Some Yoga and Pilates Movements
3. Do Some Passive Stretching (Hatha Yoga)
4. Do a Brief Breathing Practice (Sometimes)
Breath of Fire / WimHof Method
5. Talk About Psychology/Dharma and Meditation
6. Practice Meditation
7. Have a Chance To Share and Ask Questions
OTHER SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Feel free to join my Facebook Group called Learning To Be Happy where I share positive quotes and articles! https://www.facebook.com/groups/153384938644565
Feel free to check out my podcast by searching 'Learning To Be Happy by Dar' on either Spotify or iTunes, or by streaming from the podcast host: https://learningtobehappy.buzzsprout.com/
If you're interested in studying psychology and spirituality, then feel free to join my other meetup group, Deep Dive Dharma: meetup.com/deep-dive-dharma
You may also want to check out my website www.theheartchakra.ca if you are interested in affordable sliding scale counselling, chakra reading or energy healing.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Yoga and MeditationDar's Apartment, Nanaimo, BC
Meetup is now charging $280 for a six-month subscription, so I have had to pay that much to host these classes.
It's still FREE for everyone but donations are appreciated.
If you would like to make a donation, you can email it to [email protected] or bring it to the class.
The class will take place at my apartment over Winter. You can text or call me at 236-953-6256 if needed, but just try buzzing 36 first.
You can bring a mat or just use the carpet.
WHAT WE USUALLY DO:
1. Do a Short Warm Up
2. Do Active Yoga, Pilates
3. Do Some Passive Stretching (Hatha Yoga)
4. Do a Brief Breathing Practice
5. Talk About Psychology / Meditation
6. Practice Meditation
7. Have a Chance To Share and Ask QuestionsTo start, I will spend 60 minutes taking us through a warm-up, a yoga routine, and some gentle stretching. Following, I will provide a practical teaching on how we can relate to our thoughts and feelings in a different way before leading a guided meditation.
Counselling / Healing: I have my own business offering counselling, as well as energy and healing work on a sliding scale: www.theheartchakra.ca - feel free to ask about it!
- Yoga and MeditationDar's Apartment, Nanaimo, BC
Meetup is now charging $280 for a six-month subscription, so I have had to pay that much to host these classes.
It's still FREE for everyone but donations are appreciated.
If you would like to make a donation, you can email it to [email protected] or bring it to the class.
The class will take place at my apartment over Winter. You can text or call me at 236-953-6256 if needed, but just try buzzing 36 first.
You can bring a mat or just use the carpet.
WHAT WE USUALLY DO:
1. Do a Short Warm Up
2. Do Active Yoga, Pilates
3. Do Some Passive Stretching (Hatha Yoga)
4. Do a Brief Breathing Practice
5. Talk About Psychology / Meditation
6. Practice Meditation
7. Have a Chance To Share and Ask QuestionsTo start, I will spend 60 minutes taking us through a warm-up, a yoga routine, and some gentle stretching. Following, I will provide a practical teaching on how we can relate to our thoughts and feelings in a different way before leading a guided meditation.
Counselling / Healing: I have my own business offering counselling, as well as energy and healing work on a sliding scale: www.theheartchakra.ca - feel free to ask about it!
