Queer Mindfulness Meetup | Picnic & Group Practice @ Gulbenkian Garden

About Our Upcoming Meeting

Join us Sunday the 21st at Gulbenkian Garden for a lovely picnic, group mindfulness practice, and discussion! Please bring some food and drink for yourself, as well as something to share, and a blanket or mat to sit on. 🧺❤️

We’ll be on the grass right next to the theater stage. Please try your best to arrive on time so we can fit all of our activities into our 3-hour window. 🙏😁

Also, if people are up for it, it’d be lovely if we can have some photos taken of our group during our meditation session and picnic, and maybe a group photo after. 📸 I’d like to share the photos on the Queer Lisbon Meetup page and also on a page for a donation-based online queer meditation group @⁨Frantastic⁩ and I will be starting soon. 🧘🌈 If you would prefer to not be in any photos, please DM me or talk to me at the meeting and I can make sure you won’t be photographed. 🙌

Just a heads up - I am a little bit sick 😷 - so just to be safe I won’t be accepting hugs tomorrow unless you’re insistent and also really brave. 😛😂

If you have any questions about this meeting, or about the group in general, please don't hesitate to message us!

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Welcome to the Queer Mindfulness Meetup!

Our meetings are a safe and inclusive space for queer individuals of all skill levels to explore mindfulness together. Whether you're brand new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find a warm community here where you can learn, share, and grow.

At our meetups, we delve into the whys and hows of mindfulness, discussing its benefits and practical applications for everyday life. Through guided meditation sessions and open group discussions, we aim to equip each other with the tools and insights to lead more mindful and fulfilling lives.

Types of Meditations We May Explore:

• Breath Awareness Meditation
• Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation
• Mindful Movement (e.g., walking meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi)
• Visualization and Imagery Practices

Discussion Topics May Include:

• Exploring the Benefits of Mindfulness
• Overcoming Challenges in Meditation Practice
• Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
• Cultivating Self-Compassion and Acceptance
• Mindfulness and Queer Identity

We encourage active participation and welcome anyone who wants to co-organize or lead an event. Whether you have a particular meditation technique to share or a topic you're passionate about discussing, your contributions are valued and appreciated.

Come as you are, and let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and connection together!