Contact:
a Bickford & Covington Event
BICKFORD & COVINGTON
909-794-8400
bickfordcovington@verizon.net
When:
Four Consecutive Monday nights: April 6,13,20 & 27
Five Consecutive Wednesday nights: April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Where:
the MEDITATION ROOM @ Bickford & Covington
511 BROOKSIDE AVE
the MEDITATION ROOM
Redlands, CA 92373
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
This is one of a number of awesome, meditation techniques we have been utilizing, which can bring us to a very solid, inner space. It can really be quite easy if we follow the breath, use our ability to shift the consciousness, come present and learn how to ‘center’ in the harmony that is all around. And how’s your ability to access your creative imagination, setting your intentions and seeing what it is that you need for your inner development or life in general? Opting out and choosing not to participate in distractive practices, such as chasing renegade thought patterns or sinking into emotional tar pits can also help bring us to that place of balance within.
‘Deep Centering’ comes from a simple realization that there is only one source in the universe and even though there appears to be a myriad of complexities with all the positive and negative aspects to our world, guess what, it’s all an illusion – just like walking down the street of a movie set; nothing’s behind it! So, bypass all that distraction and stay focused. A key to that centering is learning to dismiss the debris, move to our center frequently and make it a very familiar place to reside.
Our Rhythmic Meditators have done it again and are downright synchronous as they center their own resonant expression. We welcome some new members and marvel at how they are able to jump right in to our exercises and ‘bang’ with the best of them. Are we really allowed to have this much fun?
Come to think of it they are, as we say, really ‘bangin.’
APRIL MEDITATION ... have a consistent practice that starts with BODY-BRAIN-BALANCE
Bring your practice into attunement and love how you can experience deep rejuvenation, relaxation, healing and connection to self... these are just some of the realizations that manifest in group meditation!
This month we emphasize BEING PRESENT... by making it FUN, MEANINGFUL and RELEVANT for every moment living.
MEDITATION & RHYTHMIC MEDITATION
a GROUP VENUE with expert leaders in MEDITATION:
- FOUR CONSECUTIVE MONDAY NIGHTS hosted by one of three Meditation Experts: Dr. Bickford, Dr. Covington or Kris Sharp, M.P.A.,BCB Begins APRIL 6th!
- FIVE CONSECUTIVE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS with Kris Sharp, M.A. BEGINS: APRIL 1st!
APRIL brings a month of SPRINGing into ACTION!
LEARN TO WALK YOUR MEDITATION WITH CONSISTENCY IN YOUR ACTION!
Give yourself the opportunity to experience a conscious,mindful opportunity in MEDITATION... This month we emphasize BEING PRESENT... by making it FUN, MEANINGFUL and RELEVANT for every moment living.Register for our APRIL series... choose Monday or Wednesday nights... or both! Upgrade your LIFE by enhancing your mindful-insight, Self-worth and health enhancement.
It's as powerful as any kind of work-out with life-time benefits!
If you seek a variety of meditative experiences then join us Monday nights and share time with three expert teachers: Dr. Kurt R Bickford, Dr Tracy J Covington and Kris Alan Sharp, MPA, BCB.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS provides a unique experience in RHYTHMIC MEDITATIONS. Wednesday nights will be led by Kris Sharp, MPA, BCB and part of the meditation experience will include meditative drumming... WE WILL PROVIDE YOU THE DRUM!
RHYTHMIC MEDITATION IS HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING:
Merging of the meditative and drumming tradition can be a totally unique experience at Bickford, Covington & Associates’ Body Brain Balance program. Is it contemplation? Is it meditative practice -- a drumming circle or what? Well, our best description is a mixture of them all. It can be subtle, deep, uplifting, healing and most of all fun. ‘Those Individuals With Inexperience Need Apply.’ We are most welcoming to those who would like to experiment and experience our brand of ‘Rhythmic Meditation.'
We welcome all levels of experience to Meditation and Rhythmic Mediation
APRIL brings a month of BEING PRESENT!
LEARN TO WALK YOUR MEDITATION WITH CONSISTENCY IN YOUR ACTION!
Give yourself the opportunity to experience a conscious, mindful opportunity in MEDITATION... This month we emphasize BEING PRESENT... by making it FUN, MEANINGFUL and RELEVANT for every moment living.
Register for our APRIL series... choose Monday or Wednesday nights... or both! Upgrade your LIFE by enhancing your mindful-insight, Self-worth and health enhancement.
It's as powerful as any kind of work-out with life-time benefits!
If you seek a variety of meditative experiences then join us Monday nights and share time with three expert teachers: Dr. Kurt R Bickford, Dr Tracy J Covington and Kris Alan Sharp, MPA, BCB.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS provides a unique experience in RHYTHMIC MEDITATIONS. Wednesday nights will be led by Kris Sharp, MPA, BCB and part of the meditation experience will include meditative drumming... WE WILL PROVIDE YOU THE DRUM!
Shamanic tradition claims that there are essential questions that are asked of individuals who have health complaints. When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop being comforted by the sweet territory of silence? When did you stop singing? When did you stop dancing?
Maybe we should add to that, when did you stop making noises and following the rhythm? Well, you say, I never did any drumming -- but you did bang on the table or wall or floor when you were a child and more than likely someone told you to ‘stop that racket!’ But, it just could be that you intuitively knew that it was a simple healing means of bringing more harmony into your body and life.
And maybe it’s time for you to start letting it all out, drumming your fingers again and bringing that harmony back.
We would love for you to join us on our continuing adventures in contemplation and rhythmic meditation to manifest greater body alignment and inner harmony. Are you EXPERIENCED?... at least for meditation and creating healing rhythms (Wednesday night)? Well, it doesn't matter because we WELCOME all LEVELS of experise... from the advanced to no experience AT ALL!
It's a NEW month of Meditation and this is your invitation to MEDITATION... OPTIONS.
Meditation is a process that GROWS what you hold in mind... and is amplified when shared together!
Have you considered the incredible benefits that occur in a GROUP meditation?
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Through Mantras, Visualization, Thought Creativity and Trance space we offer you...
RHYTHMIC MEDITATION!
(WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ONLY)
Drumming can allow an individual to delve deeper into a meditative state. The use of drumming brings natural rhythm to mind and body and synchronizes into coherence between brain and heart. The mind and body can respond to the rise and fall of the rhythm being played, taking the mind from an active, nervous state to a calmer, more open and relaxed awareness. The repetition of the drumming helps ease the cascading thoughts and anxious energy.
The synchronization of meditative or relaxation states can become healing rhythms. For those who may have difficulty attempting meditation, but would be interested in the health and wellness benefits that meditation can elicit, drumming can be a big help throughout the process. Drumming can be a natural way to promote wellness and relaxation, and combining it with a meditative state can only help increase the benefits of each practice.
Introducing meditation and drumming into a routine can be an adventure in quieting thoughts, reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting a quieter, more peaceful state of mind.
Rhythmic drumming can create a shift in one's state, which can have a wide range of therapeutic applications. A recent study by Barry Quinn, Ph.D. demonstrates that even brief drumming sessions can double alpha brain wave activity, dramatically reducing stress. The research sites that brain waves shift from predominantly Beta waves (focused concentration) to Alpha waves (calm and relaxed), creating a deeper connection to one's well-being. The sound of a drum can help us to take notice of our own heartbeat. It is our heartbeats that keep us alive and vital. Drumming can also be very therapeutic in getting in touch with our inner selves.
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Bickford & Covington
~Body-Brain-Balance Team~