Mindfulness on the go 2 day workshop
- 1. Mindfulness on the go A 2-day workshop Facilitator: Vinay Dabholkar For information / registration contact: [email protected], 9945757913 1
- 2. Workshop learning objectives • Learn to step out of train of thought • Learn to notice wasteful thinking • Learn to investigate cognitive illusions • Learn to experiment on the go 2 Mindfulness on the go
- 3. Outline 3 Time Focus 9:30-11:00 Introduction What & Why of mindfulness on the go 11:15-01:00 Step out from train to platform Background test: Feel softer changes First practice session: 1 hr 02:00-03:15 Observe the train from platform Case story from the movie: A beautiful mind, depicting the 3 stages of creativity, madness and awakening 3:30-5:30 Check if it is really your train Repeat test: Notice wasteful thinking Second practice session: 1 hr Day-1 Time Focus 9:30-11:00 Mindfulness as an investigation Case story from the magic show: Penn & Teller - fool us 11:15-01:00 Where is the train coming from? The fuel test: Look for the source Third practice session: 1 hr 02:00-03:15 The slow-motion train The button test: negative emotion Observe the automatic reaction in slow motion 03:30-5:30 The perfect train to dreamland Gabbar test: for self-deception Fourth practice session: 1 hr Day-2 Mindfulness on the go
- 4. Highlights 4 Secular Not aligned to any religion, sect, guru Investigation Presents mindfulness as an investigation, not just a practice On the go Exercises that can be done anytime, anywhere Movies & Magic Uses metaphors from Movies, magic & music Experiential learning Several short exercises, Four 1-hour practice sessions Mindfulness on the go
- 5. 5 Facilitator: Vinay Dabholkar 20+ years of experimentation in self-discovery Influenced by the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, S. N. Goenka, David Bohm, Eckhart Tolle among others 40+ blogs on self-discovery since 2008 Co-author “8 steps to innovation” 10+ years of consulting in innovation B.Tech. IIT Bombay & Ph.D. SUNY Buffalo USA in Computer Science
- 6. Selected blogs by the facilitator • Four hurdles in self-discovery • 3 flavours of mindfulness • A beautiful mind and the three acts of creativity, madness and awakening • Learning mindfulness through “Penn and Teller: Fool Us” magic show • Gabbar Singh and self-deception • What’s wrong with practicing mindfulness to become better? • The problem and the paradox of “becoming” • Catch yourself getting LOST in wasteful thinking www.catalign.in 6 Mindfulness on the go
- 7. Podcasts Conversations between Gauri & Vinay 1. What is mindfulness? 2. Why “Mindfulness on the go? 3. Tips from the movie Dangal 4. Is there a problem right now? 5. Am I aware that I am breathing? 6. Is this thought useful? 7. could I be wrong? www.catalign.in 7 Mindfulness on the go
- 8. Thank You 8 For more information / registration contact: Email: [email protected] Mobile: 9945757913, 94481-92117 http://www.catalign.in/p/mindfulness-on-go.html