Unwind & Thrive: Mindfulness and Wellbeing Retreat for Youth
An immersive and transformative 2-day Retreat led by Mindfulness, Wellness and Happiness Coach, Sunita Lama
Aim of the retreat—
• Recognize the importance of SLOWING DOWN and prioritize SELF-CARE
• Take a break from ‘DOING’ and experience BEING
• Transition from FIXED to GROWTH mindset
• Embark on a journey of PRESENCE
• Embrace challenges as opportunities for improvement
• Cultivate EMPATHY and COMPASSION
Objectives—
• Introduction to Mindfulness: Introduce participants to the concept of mindfulness and its benefits in managing stress, enhancing focus, and improving overall wellbeing
• Mind- Body Connection: Help participants understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions and physical sensations and how mindfulness can foster a healthier relationship with their bodies
• Stress Management: Equip participants with practical mindfulness techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and pressure effectively
• Emotional Regulation: Teach participants how mindfulness can assist in recognizing and regulating emotions, leading to improved emotional intelligence
• Enhanced Concentration: provide tools to enhance concentration, attention span and focus, contributing to improved academic and personal performance
• Self – Compassion: Foster self-compassion and self-awareness among participants, promoting a positive self-image and nurturing a kinder relation with themselves
Date: 9th & and 10th December, 2023
Time – 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Free Workshop, By Donation | Ages: 16 – 26 yrs
About the Facilitator—
Sunita Lama is a certified Mindfulness, Happiness, and Wellbeing coach.
Her journey into this field began in the year 2017 when by a stroke of luck, she came across a link for a month-long mindfulness summit. This gave her the opportunity to learn about the works of renowned mindfulness experts such as Jon Kabat Zinn, Tara Brach, Shamash Alidina, Daniel Goleman, Dr. Mark Williamson to name a few, and their success stories.
An ESL instructor by profession. As an educator, she believes in the head and heart synergy. She has done extensive research in the field, designed numerous courses, and delivered to students of various age groups, teachers and parents. She has presented papers on the benefits of implementing mindfulness in education at international conferences.
Sunita comes from the pristine hills of Darjeeling, India. She holds a master’s degree in English Language and Literature from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, a Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English ( PGDTE) from CIEFL,Hyderabad, India, and a Certificate in Teaching English Language to Adults (CELTA )from Cambridge University, UK. She has worked as an IELTS Examiner for the British Council, Dubai, and taught for eleven years at The Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Women’s Campus, Dubai, UAE. She has also worked as a coordinator for the English Faculty at Dzongsar Chokyi Lodro Institute, a center for advanced Buddhist studies in Himachal Pradesh, India.