Mindfulness for Arts Practitioners

Mindfulness is the art of living in the present moment without losing focus on the future. It is a way of paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Mindfulness provides a unique perspective into our minds unlike other theories or disciplines. Mindfulness as Psychological Capital aids creativity, immersion, and appreciation in a unique way within arts practitioners.

This mini workshop will introduce you to the scientific evidence of Mindfulness and how its practice will help arts practitioners embody art through Mindfulness. The participants will get to practice mindfulness, appreciate its theoretical foundations, the myths surrounding it and appreciate how it can help Arts Practitioners.

About the Facilitator

Dr Kathirasan (Kathir) is the Founder and Managing Director of the Centre for Mindfulness. He is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher - Professional (CMT-P), and a Qualified Supervising Teacher of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). He has practised mindfulness for more than 20 years, since 1999, and has been trained by the eminent Mindfulness teacher, Shamash Alidina and trained in postural Yoga by the world renowned SVYASA. He has the ability to contextualise Mindfulness within any culture and in the areas of education, leadership, teaching, learning, personal development, coaching, counselling, career development and stress management. Being an OD Consultant, Kathir sees the relevance of Mindfulness in Organisational and Workplace settings. He is the author of three books: ‘Mindfulness in 8 Days’ (2017), 'Mindfulness Based Leadership' (2018), and 'Mindfulness for the Family' (2020).