Experiential Workshops in Meditation and Mindfulness presented by Bhavani Lorraine Nelsonat the University of Maine at FarmingtonFebruary 8 – 11, 2012 Wednesday, Feb. 8 CHANTING WORKSHOP 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lobby, UMF Education Center Bhavani, accompanied on the harmonium, presents the joyful practice of Sanskrit chanting. SOUNDPLAY 7-8:30 p.m. Office of Christie James, Western Maine Osteopathic Healthcare, 225 Main St., Farmington This is the foundational workshop for all of Bhavani’s work with sounding. In it she teaches how everyone is made of sound and prepares participants for chanting with easy exercises to open the body and release the voice. To register, please call 207-778-7242. Spaces are limited. Thursday, Feb. 9 VIRTUAL PRESENTATION OF “A SIMPLE ‘HOW-TO’ AND ‘WHO’S WHO’ INTRODUCTION TO SANSKRIT MANTRA” 12:15-1:15 p.m. Room 106, UMF Computer Center Part of the third annual Virtual World Yoga Conference “Yoga, Meditation and the Philosopher’s Stone.” This on-line presentation will help participants understand how to do mantra practice and what energies are involved. KIRTAN 7:30-9 p.m. Performance Space, Emery Community Arts Center Prepare for a joyful evening as Bhavani presents the enchantment of Sanskrit chanting with drum accompaniment. Reception to follow. In case of inclement weather, the snow date for the Kirtan is 7:30-9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10. Friday, Feb. 10 MEDITATION MADE POSSIBLE 12 -1 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center In this workshop, Bhavani uses a unique process to help people experience the meditative state. Saturday, Feb. 11 TRANSFORMING STRESS INSIDE AND OUT 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. North Dining Hall A, B & C, UMF Olsen Student Center A relaxing and informative experience, in this session, Bhavani shares a tool-kit of transformative stress-relieving techniques and practices. (12-1:30 p.m. lunch break on your own) These events are sponsored by the generous gift of an anonymous donor. Seating will be available at the chanting and meditation workshops. Participants are also invited to bring yoga mats or cushions for their personal convenience.
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