Join Felicity for a nurturing and relaxing workshop on self-compassion that will lift your heart. One of the most common pieces of advice given by well-meaning people is to “love yourself,” to have good “self-esteem,” but unfortunately, there is no clear road map. How do you learn to love yourself? How can you do that well? Self-acceptance is one of the most challenging areas of personal growth—yet when we focus on treating ourselves with kindness and compassion we become healthier and far more effective in every area of life. This workshop explores the theories, science, and proven approaches to learning self-compassion. These practices and techniques can benefit you and your relationships with others. Learning self-compassion makes us more resilient by allowing us to manage difficult emotions with greater ease and to better self-motivate with kindness rather than criticism. With some guidance it is a practice we can learn and cultivate!
Felicity Bannister: Felicity has extensive experience teaching mindfulness meditation in corporate, social agency and volunteer settings. She has trained as a psychotherapist at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy and also as a Life Skills coach. Felicity has completed the Applied Mindfulness program at the University of Toronto, has an MSW from Carleton University, and a BA from Queen's University. She is a principal at MindSana.com. She enjoys helping people "train their brain" and enjoy life to the fullest. Felicity is the mother of three girls.
Important Details
When: Friday, December 3rd to Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Please plan to arrive between 3-5pm on the first day. The retreat will begin with a property orientation at 5:30pm followed by a light supper and the first evening class and will finish after lunch on the final day.
Rates: Non-members: $220.00, Members: $190.00
Rates include: Single accommodation and all meals plus a course fee to support teacher’s travel. They do not include instructor fees. Felicity is sharing her experience within the traditional Buddhist understanding of Dana. To understand more about Dana, please read the following:
What is Dana? Teachers give the teachings of awakening (Dharma) freely so that anyone, no matter their financial means can attend classes. Each time one receives teachings, it is an opportunity to consciously practice generosity. Giving money and other means of support expresses gratitude and support to the teacher and helps to ensure that these teachings continue. Each person receiving Dharma teachings determines the kind and amount of Dāna according to one’s heart and one’s financial means. When deciding how much to offer, one should think about what these teachings mean to you and try to give accordingly. It is recommended that students make an offering of dāna at the beginning of a class or retreat to establish the intention to make the most of this opportunity for one’s own progression and for the benefit of all others.
Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to hold your space upon registration.
Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 7 days before the commencement of the course. For cancellations less than 7 days prior to course begin, a $100 administrative fee will be charged.
Please note that all participants for this retreat are required to have received their double vaccination 2 weeks prior to retreat start. The Dharma Centre’s full COVID 19 policy can be found on our homepage.
This retreat is now fully booked. If you wish to be placed on the waiting list please proceed to register. We will contact you if a space becomes available.