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A Day of Rest for Yourself|Yoga Meditation Workshop 2024

Every day, we live in a busy and hectic manner, with endless to-do lists. Life can feel like a hamster wheel, where we strive relentlessly. While working hard is good, being too hard on ourselves can have the opposite effect. We invite everyone to set aside all worries and lists for a day, let go of self-imposed pressures, and give our mind, body and soul some breathing space. In this space, we don't need to ‘become better’ or ‘do more.’ It’s a time to relax and reconnect with ourselves.

Let us return to nature and, through yoga and other introspective practices, learn to appreciate our authentic selves and nurture the inner beauty within. This will allow us to have a greater mental space to face all aspects of life with ease.

We welcome anyone interested in caring for their physical and mental well-being to participate.

In addition, Janet will also be hosting the ‘Returning to the Self  Refreshing the Soul4-day-3-night Residential Retreat’ in mid-November. Click here to learn more details.

Facilitator

Janet Lau

Janet has been passionate about seeking the truth of life since childhood. She began exploring the existence of God at a young age and started practising yoga at the age of 22. Later, she embarked on the path of Zen practices and different modalities of inner work because of encountering marital difficulties. After more than two decades of walking on this path, she finally came to terms with her 19 years of depression and realised that most of our mental and physical conditions stem from the projection of the mind. Slowly but surely, she could feel a higher form of Presence – God. She also discovered that whether it's yoga, Buddhism, Christianity or spiritual studies, all paths lead to the same destination.

Now, Janet is dedicated to using a variety of approaches to assist friends from different faiths or non-religious backgrounds based on the life lessons she has experienced during her years of practice. Through yoga postures, sitting meditation, the practical application of Buddhist teachings, self-reflection, and spiritual exercises, she helps individuals understand themselves, overcome fears, accept themselves, and live their lives authentically, following their hearts and unleashing their highest potential.

A brief personal introduction:

  • Published author of many books, including Living with Yoga and Mindfulness, The Darkness and Light of Life and The Spirituality of Relationships – the Relationship with the Self
  • Columnist  for The Buddhist Compassion magazine in Hong Kong.
  • Teaching yoga teacher training courses, workshops, and retreats in Asia since 2012
  • Guest lecturer for the Master of Buddhist Counselling programme at the University of Hong Kong and Dharma Drum Mountain Foundation.

Date
13 September 2024 (Friday)

Time
9:30am to 5:30pm 

Venue 
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
Cantonese

Target Audience
Aged 18 years and above

Fee
HK$900 per person
*Including tutor fee, vegetarian lunch, programme fee, admission fee, pick up and drop off shuttle bus service at Kowloon Tong Station or Tai Po Market. 

Note
Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the retreat is cancelled due to inclement weather, under-enrolment or other reason.

Application
Please CLICK HERE to submit your online application form on or before 31 August 2024.  
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Feedback from previous participants

  • ‘My body feels incredibly relaxed, my thoughts have subsided, and my inner self is calm. I'm grateful for making the choice to take care of myself.’
  • ‘Janet's sharing has allowed me to accept different aspects of myself from another perspective. I become aware of the inner child within me, taking care of and listening to them. It also reminds me of the importance of daily practice.’
  • ‘This is a great opportunity to immerse oneself in nature and nourish both body and mind.’

Enquiry
Email Ms Holly Ho at holly.ho@kfbg.org

Related Links

  • Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.
  • Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.
  • Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.

  • Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.