Mindful Heart
Mindfulness, Meditation and Mantra
Events
Mindful Singing 1-2.30pm, Thursday 25th April, Sakala, 50 Steyning High Street, Steyning, BN4 3RD
£10 plus Event Brite booking fee
Mindfulness is a natural way of being that we can experience when deeply absorbed in the present moment. Using our voice and singing mantras offers a way to drop into mindfulness and develop mindfulness through our voice.
An attitude of acceptance and kindness supports us to be open to experience in the here and now. One interpretation of mindfulness is ‘Present Heart’. Singing mantras can help us connect with our heart and develop a sense of connection to others in the group.
You do not need any particular previous experience to attend, just an open mind. Mantras are easy to learn and are universally accessible. You’ll be introduced to the different deities, like Tara and Shiva, that can help us bring positive qualities to mind that support mindfulness such as love, compassion and transformation.
Over the last 40 years there has been a growing body of research showing how mindfulness can increase wellbeing. There is also more recent research showing how singing mantras can reduce stress levels.
Sasha has practised chanting and meditation most of her adult life and is a registered Mindfulness Based Cognitive Teacher. She has been offering Mantra and Meditation workshops for the last few years with Evolution Arts (at Brighton Buddhist Centre), The Yoga Garden and Bodhi Tree Brighton.
Previous participants have said: “I am leaving this feeling lighter and happier,” “Beautifully nurturing experience,” “The beautiful chants really touched my heart." “So nice to chant and fill the space with beautiful sound. It transported me to a timeless, spacious place.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, 8 week course, plus introduction session starting Thursday 2nd May, 12-2pm, Yoga Garden, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NN
£160
Mindfulness is a natural state of being that we can develop and strengthen through practice. Jon Kabitt Zin developed Mindfulness for stress reduction defines mindfulness as the “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” MBCT is a practical and friendly course where you are encouraged to develop a kind attitude to experience.
You will learn different Mindfulness exercises and have opportunities to explore your meditation experiences. Mindfulness helps us develop greater awareness of thoughts, emotions and experiences, which can help us relate to life and stress in ways that can bring more ease and happiness.
Mindfulness is a field that has been growing over the last 40 years and there is substantial evidence to show that MBCT can improve wellbeing. Classes run over 8 weeks and are two hours long. There is also a pre-course introductory session. Everyone is encouraged to attend all classes.
Alongside classes you are encouraged to engage in home practice, about 20-40 minutes a day. Home practice can really enhance and embed learning.
After booking you will be sent a questionnaire to complete. Generally MBCT is not recommended for those in the midst of unsettling life events.
Sasha has been practising meditation for about 30 years and qualified as an MBCT teacher from Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is registered with the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA).
Mindful Mantras and Meditation, 2-4pm with Evolution Arts, Brighton Buddhist Centre, Titchbourne Street, Brighton
£12 or £10 concession
Mindfulness is a natural way of being, that we might experience when aware and deeply absorbed in the present moment, for example singing, being in nature, listening to music, being creative or playing sport. Mantra & meditation offer us ways to develop mindfulness through connection with our hearts and our mind. Singing mantras can quiet the chatter of our busy minds and bring us more into stillness and spaciousness.
Singing mantras and meditation can ‘water the seeds' of heart qualities such as love, compassion, kindness and joy and help us to be more present in the here and now. In singing a mantra to Green Tara we can connect with her compassion and in singing the Peace Prayer we can radiate the wish for all beings to be happy.
As mantras are repetitive they are easily learnt. Each mantra will be introduced with a short explanation and will be accompanied by the harmonium. The workshop includes a guided meditation. You are welcome to attend, whatever your experience!
Your tutor: Sasha shares her practice of chanting Buddhist mantras she has learnt over the past 20 years, as well as some that she has composed herself. She is a qualified Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy teacher and completed a Meditation Teacher Training with Martin Aylward in 2021.
More information about mantra and meditation with Sasha can be found at www.mindfulheart.one Testimonials: ’This was the first time doing chanting and meditating and I felt included and supported. I am leaving this feeling lighter and happier. Thank you’ ‘Very peaceful mantras, I felt safe and happy being here. Thank you’ ‘A lovely, joyful, meditative session. I felt connected and calm afterwards.' ’This was my first experience of singing mantras. It was calm, serene and beautiful. I felt safe and comfortable. I would love to practice more and learn more.’ ‘I loved it! Beautiful way to do mantras. Loved Sasha's voice and instruments.’
Previous Events
FREE Taster to Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Thursday 18th April 12-1pm, Yoga Garden, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NN
FREE - FULL
This is a free 1 hour introduction to Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
You will have the opportunity to try a couple of mindful meditations and learn about some of the principles and benefits of Mindfulness.
Mindfulness is a natural state of being that we can develop and strengthen through practice. Jon Kabitt Zin developed Mindfulness for stress reduction defines mindfulness as the “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.”
MBCT is a practical and friendly course where you are encouraged to develop a kind attitude to experience. You will learn different Mindfulness exercises and have opportunities to explore your meditation experiences. Mindfulness helps us develop greater awareness of thoughts, emotions and experiences, which can help us relate to life and stress in ways that can bring more ease and happiness. Mindfulness is a field that has been growing over the last 40 years and there is substantial evidence to show that MBCT can improve wellbeing.
This is a taster session. If you were interested learning more about Mindfulness you would be welcome to sign up for the 8 week course with free intro session starting on 2nd May.
Sasha has been practising meditation for about 30 years and qualified as an MBCT teacher from Sussex Mindfulness Centre. She is registered with the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA).
For more info please see:
Free Mindfulness Taster Session | theyogagarden (the-yoga-garden.co.uk) and https://www.mindfulheart.one/mbct
The Yoga Garden is a beautiful yurt located on the re-wilded Knepp Estate.
Mantra and Meditation, Sunday 17th March 3-4.30pm
Yoga Garden, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NN
£20
About the workshop
Love Songs for the Heart: Mantra and Meditation
Singing mantras and meditation can ‘water the seeds' of heart qualities such as love, compassion, kindness and joy and help us to be more present in the here and now.
In singing a mantra to Green Tara we can connect with her compassion, in singing the Peace Prayer we can radiate the wish for all beings to be happy, and in singing to Shiva we can connect with the energy of change.
Singing mantras can quiet the chatter of our busy minds and bring us more into stillness and spaciousness.
As mantras are repetitive they are easily learnt. Each mantra will be introduced with a short explanation and will be accompanied by the harmonium.
The workshop includes a guided meditation.
You are welcome to attend, whatever your experience!
Sasha shares her practice of chanting Buddhist and Hindu mantras she has learnt over the past 20 years, as well as some that she has composed herself.
Meditation practice has been important throughout most of Sasha's life, she attended her first meditation retreat when she was 19. She has completed teacher training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and a Meditation Teacher Training with Martin Aylward in 2021.
More information about mantra and meditation with Sasha can be found at www.mindfulheart.one
Testimonials:
’This was the first time doing chanting and meditating and I felt included and supported. I am leaving this feeling lighter and happier. Thank you’
‘Very peaceful mantras, I felt safe and happy being here. Thank you’
‘A lovely, joyful, meditative session. I felt connected and calm afterwards.'
’This was my first experience of singing mantras. It was calm, serene and beautiful. I felt safe and comfortable. I would love to practice more and learn more.’
‘I loved it! Beautiful way to do mantras. Loved Sasha's voice and instruments. I hope she come's back again’
Mindful Singing, 1-2.30pm Friday 23rd February
Sakala, 50 Steyning High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Love Songs for the Heart: Mantra and Meditation, 2-4pm, Saturday 6th February, with Evolution Arts, Brighton Buddhist Centre, Tichborne Street. £12/£10 conc
For more info and booking please see HERE
New Year Kirtan - Saturday 6th January, 3pm
Start the New Year by cultivating loving intentions, connecting with yourself and others through singing sacred mantra from different spiritual traditions.
Sasha trained to lead kirtan with Gratia Churchill and loves the heart centred practice of chanting mantras.
Tom is a professional drummer, and will be providing percussion.
£10, plus booking fee, in Peacehaven, limited numbers
Tickets HERE
MBCT course, 12-2pm, 9 Thursdays starting 18th January 2024, at the Yoga Garden, Knepp Estate, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NN. £160
For more info and booking see HERE
Love Songs for the Heart: Mantra and Meditation workshop
Date Saturday 18th November 2-4pm
Evolution Arts at Brighton Buddhist Centre, Titchborne Street, Brighton, BN1 1UR
£12/£10 concessions
All welcome!
Love Songs for the Heart: Mantra and Meditation workshop
Sunday 10th December, 10.30am-12.00 noon
Yoga Garden, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NN
£20
The Yoga Garden is based in the lovely Knepp Estate. You might like to make a day of it and have a walk too.
Love Songs for the Heart: Mantra and Meditation workshop
Saturday 30th September, 2-4pm
Evolution Arts at Brighton Buddhist Centre, Titchborne Street, Brighton, BN1 1UR
£12/£10 concessions
Into the Wild Festival
Mindful Heart Mantra & Meditation workshops: Sat 25th August 4.45- 6.15pm, Sun 26th August 9.45- 11.15 am
More information:
Address: Chiddinglye Farm
Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4QS
Love Songs for the Heart: Mantra & Meditation
Sunday 23rd April, 2023
2-4pm
Evolution Arts at
Brighton Buddhist Centre, Titchborne Street, Brighton, BN1 1UR
All welcome!
£12 or £10 concessions
For more details and booking HERE
Love Songs for the Heart - Mantra & Meditation
Sunday 30th April 3-4.30pm
£20
Yoga Garden, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NN
The Yoga Garden is based in the lovely Knepp Estate. You might like to make a day of it and have a walk too.
For more details and booking see HERE
Love Songs for the Heart - Mantra and Meditation
Sunday 5th February 2023
2-4pm
Evolution Arts at
Brighton Buddhist Centre, Titchborne Street, Brighton, BN1 1UR
All welcome!
£12 or £10 concessions
https://www.evolutionarts.org.uk/mantra-meditation-workshop-brightonLove Songs for the Heart: Mantra and Meditation
Loving Kindness practice through Mantra and Meditation
Day retreat with Sasha
Sunday 22nd May 2022 10am-4pm
At Community Base, Brighton, hosted by Bodhi Tree Brighton Click here to book
Metta is a Pali word that can be translated as Loving Kindness or friendliness and is an important practice in all Buddhist traditions. It is a beautiful practice of developing unconditional love and kindness towards ourselves and others.
“We all have the seeds of love in us. We can develop this wonderful source of energy, nurturing the unconditional love that does not expect anything in return.” Thich Nhat Hahn
During this retreat you will be invited to cultivate an attitude of Loving Kindness in the practice of singing mantras and meditation. Mindfulness and positive heart qualities, such as compassion, kindness and joy can naturally arise. In singing a mantra to Green Tara we can connect with her loving attention and devotion to people across the world, with the Medicine Buddha we can wish those in pain be free from suffering, with Avalokiteshvara we can embrace the wisdom of the heart and in singing the Peace Prayer we can radiate the wish for all beings to be happy, free and in peace. For more on mantras see
Singing mantras can naturally give rise to a meditative state that is centred in the heart and body. It can quiet the chatter of our busy minds and bring us more into stillness and spaciousness. We can rest in the silence that follows - sound and silent meditation flow and support each other.
Mantra and meditation practice encourages us to hold ourselves in loving-kindness rather than self-judgement, and to open and relax into ourselves in the present moment.
Sharon Salzberg writes: “Metta is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world. Practising metta illuminates our inner integrity because it relieves us of the need to deny different aspects of ourselves”.
During this retreat we will begin with a short warm up for the body and voice. There will be two sessions, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. In each we will sing mantras, followed by quiet periods of resting in our experience, each session will close with a guided meditation.
Sasha will introduce each mantra with a short explanation. Mantras will be accompanied by the harmonium.
You are welcome to attend whatever your meditation or singing experience!
Sasha shares her practice of chanting Buddhist mantras she has learnt over the past 20 years, including some that she has composed. As mantras are repetitive, they are easily learnt.
Sasha was first taught meditation as a child by her mother, and attended her first meditation retreat 25 years ago at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. Sasha values the richness of different meditation teachings and has attended retreats in a number of different Buddhist traditions. Sasha is currently training as a teacher in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and completed a Meditation Teacher Training with Martin Aylward in 2021.
This is Sasha’s second Mantra and Meditation day retreat with Bodhi Tree Brighton. If you have any questions feel free to email Sasha at
mindful.heart@icloud.com
Thursday 18th November 2021, 1-2.30pm
at Yoga Gardens, Knepp Estate, £15 Book Here
Mindful Compassion through Mantra and Meditation
Thursday 27th January 1-2.30pm
at Yoga Gardens, Knepp Estate, £15 For more info and booking click here
During this class we sing mantras and meditate together to nurture positive qualities of the heart, such as compassion, kindness and joy for ourselves and others. In singing a mantra to Green Tara we can connect with her loving attention and devotion to people across the world, with the Medicine Buddha we wish that those in pain may be free from suffering, with Shiva we can sing a love song to our deepest selves.
Kirtan with Sasha & Tom, Saturday 23rd March 3-4.30pm
Peacehaven, location sent on booking
£10+ booking fee
"Beautifully nurturing experience. Very grounding. Would love it to be longer!" Laila who attended Love Songs for the Heart