Mindfulness & Creativity: Drop-In Classes
(1.5 hours)
“If you feel something calling you to dance or write or paint or sing, please refuse to worry about whether you’re good enough. Just do it. Be generous. Offer a gift to the world no one else can offer: yourself.”
This drop-in class is open to anyone interested in practicing mindfulness to support their creativity and well-being. Whether you’re a professional artist, an aspiring songwriter, or a self-proclaimed non-creative, a mindfulness practice can help quiet your inner critic, and unleash your natural creativity.
In each session, we will practice mindfulness meditations (i.e. awareness of breath, body scan, loving-kindness), exploring firsthand what mindfulness is, and how it can help the creative process. We’ll learn to work with common roadblocks to creativity, like the inner critic, the tired or distracted mind, the infamous writer’s block, and the fear that can arise when we step outside our comfort zone. Our mindfulness practice will teach us to be more compassionate with ourselves, more open and attentive, more clear in our intentions, and less fearful of taking creative risks - not just in our creative process, but also in our day-to-day lives.
Both new and experienced meditators are welcome.
Classes are led by Hannah Marsh.
What to Bring
You’re welcome to sit on a chair or use a meditation cushion/bench. You may find it useful to have a yoga mat, blankets, pillows, and other props to sit comfortably.
Cost
This class is offered by donation (dana). Your contribution will help cover costs and support the continued running of this program.
Upcoming Classes
In-person classes in Edmonton will resume in 2024, offered through The Art of Being Here.
If you’d like to join the next class or be added to the mailing list to be notified of upcoming classes, please contact Hannah at hannah@beinghere.ca