Meditation and Mindfulness course with Michael Tamam

Want to learn meditation techniques but don't where to start? Want to come into a space where you can practice meditation?

Come along to this 6-week community course, where local resident and practicing meditator, Michael Tamam, will introduce to you to Meditation and Mindfulness, with tips along the way:

• Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
• Session 2: Mindfulness of (and as) the Body
• Session 3: Working with Thoughts & Emotions
• Session 4: Self Enquiry
• Session 5: Freedom and Open Awareness
• Session 6: Bringing the Practice into daily life

Feedback forms will be given out after each session.

If joining, please stay throughout the full six weeks to reap the rewards from this course. Having trouble registering online? Contact the library to book as we have additonal bt limited spaces left.

Any questions about the event or about meditation and mindfulness will be passed onto Michael. Please contact us by email: paddingtonlibrary@westminster.gov.uk

Note: there will be a 2-week interval to allow participants to put into practice what they have learnt. Feedback forms will be given out after each session.

About Michael Tamam:

Michael has been practicing Meditation for 7 years, with teacher training under the guidance of esteemed Mindfulness teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.

His teachings shine a modern light on ancient wisdom traditions on the nature of our mind, and how to access peace and freedom in the midst of challenging daily life. His approach to practice is highly inclusive, meaning that regardless of your experience or ability to concentrate, you will get the chance to learn an effortless style of meditation. This allows your mind to show its full radiance without heroic effort or struggle.

Michael is based in London, and teaches Meditation to both groups and individuals, alongside his day job at mental health and coaching startup - BetterUp.

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Upcoming events:

Thursday 16th May 2 to 3.30pm Boost your mood with exercise!

Tuesday 21st May and 18th June 11am to 1pm IT support with Age UK. There is no need to book and you can just turn up on the day. If you have any questions, need to let us know what you need to be able to access the session, don't have your own digital device and would like to borrow one - or are interested in volunteering with us - get in touch with our Digital inclusion Coordinator Sarah 07399 301 938 or by email at sarah.robinson@ageukwestminster.org.uk

Wednesday 8th May Spanish conversation 6 to 7pm

Saturday 27th April and 11th May 11am-3pm Free bike repairs outside Paddington Library. No need to book, just turn up.