West Midlands Meditation and Mindfulness Group from Samadhi

A time-honoured practice for a healthy body and mind

A six week course running from September 17th to October 22nd

Qigong is a gentle mind-body discipline with roots in the distant past. Relatively simple to learn, it is a gentle form of exercise for better health, rejuvenation and regeneration, and is sometimes referred to as Taoist yoga. On this course we will be working with the Earth Element.

Conscious Movement
The Energy of Late Summer corresponds to the Nurturing Earth Element; it’s a time of abundance and change. This is when Summer, with its extreme Yang energy, powerful brilliance and heat, yields and softens into the beginning of Autumn, when the cooler Yin energy creeps in. In the body Earth is connected to the digestive, so we can think of processing and digesting not just the foods we eat but also ideas and emotions.

On this short course we will be working with stabilising and balancing mind and body as we move into this period of transition as Summer starts turning into Autumn.

A time-honoured practice for a healthy body and mind

A six week course running from September 17th to October 22nd

Qigong is a gentle mind-body discipline with roots in the distant past. Relatively simple to learn, it is a gentle form of exercise for better health, rejuvenation and regeneration, and is sometimes referred to as Taoist yoga. On this course we will be working with the Earth Element.

Conscious Movement
The Energy of Late Summer corresponds to the Nurturing Earth Element; it’s a time of abundance and change. This is when Summer, with its extreme Yang energy, powerful brilliance and heat, yields and softens into the beginning of Autumn, when the cooler Yin energy creeps in. In the body Earth is connected to the digestive, so we can think of processing and digesting not just the foods we eat but also ideas and emotions.

On this short course we will be working with stabilising and balancing mind and body as we move into this period of transition as Summer starts turning into Autumn.

In today’s fast-paced world, stress and burnout have become all too familiar. How can we find peace and balance amidst life’s demands?

Join visiting Buddhist meditation teacher, David Oromith, for an engaging and practical talk on navigating stress and burnout with wisdom from the Buddhist tradition. Drawing on timeless teachings, David will explore the inner causes of stress and burnout and tools for finding greater calm, clarity, and resilience.

Discover how cultivating minds such as acceptance, understanding, and compassion can help us not only handle stress but also nurture genuine happiness and wellbeing in our everyday lives. With practical insights and relatable examples, this talk offers tools for anyone seeking a more balanced and fulfilling approach to life’s pressures.

This talk is suitable for everyone—whether you’re new to meditation or Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner.

Come along for an evening of insight, inspiration, and actionable advice to help you lead a happier, more grounded life.

What We'll Explore
Learn about causes and remedies for stress & burnout.

• Explore how to handle stress and also nurture genuine happiness and wellbeing in daily life.
• Experience stillness and calm through easy-to-follow guided meditations.
• An opportunity to ask questions, and share and learn with like-minded friends.

During this day retreat, held online and in-person in London, we will explore Buddhist mind training techniques (lojong) that help us transform pain, anxiety, and stress into mental well-being in ways that benefit ourselves and those around us. These practices are accessible to anyone seeking inner transformation, whether Buddhist or not.

Together we’ll:

• Explore the foundational principles of Buddhist mind training (lojong).
• Discover how to turn everyday difficulties into opportunities for personal growth.
• Learn how challenging emotions can be transformed into deep inner transformation.
• Experience stillness and calm through easy-to-follow guided meditations.
• Share and learn with like-minded friends in group discussions.

Expect teachings, guided meditation, and time for questions and discussion. You’ll leave with concrete practices you can apply the very same day to transform your mind in everyday situations and challenges.

"Mind training is especially well suited for an active life. It does not require that we withdraw in seclusion, but that we re-examine all of our relationships - to family, friends, enemies, and strangers - and gradually transform our responses to whatever life throws our way. It is a Mahayana practice that aspires to attain full awakening through compassion and loving-kindness for all creatures." B. Alan Wallace

About our London Day Retreats

These Buddhist meditation day retreats offer the opportunity to discover what meditation and Buddhist mind training can do for mental well-being and to meet and share with like-minded people.

The sessions are perfect for both beginners and those with more experience. We hope to provide you with the foundation for developing your own regular meditation practice, and help you develop tools that reduce stress, anxiety and worry; and nurture a happier, calmer, and more positive approach to life.