Contact:
a Bickford & Covington Event
BICKFORD & COVINGTON
909-335-8511
bickfordcovington@verizon.net
When:
FOUR Consecutive Monday nights: July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Four Consecutive Wednesday nights: July 8, 15, 22 & 29
Where:
the MEDITATION ROOM @ Bickford & Covington
511 BROOKSIDE AVE
the MEDITATION ROOM
Redlands, CA 92373
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
The strange thing to consider, as your daily contemplation, is that you are already connected and your processes of prayer, contemplation, meditation, chanting, affirmations, use of mantras, setting intentions, visualizing ideal scenes, etc. may all be means of fine-tuning the greater awareness of that connectedness. As the master teachers would say… ‘You are already there and the blessings already are.’ -- you just have to keep your focus on recognizing it until you are totally familiar with that place within you. That’s why your expansion of consciousness is an every day, every hour, and every moment action – just like taking your next breath. It’s a natural process, imminent and universal. If you don’t think so try stopping that process and see where your consciousness goes.
One helpful technique is to envision a column of white, clear light from above as it descends from the ends of the universe. Let it come down, around your head and permeate every particle of your body. At the same time, see a beautiful emerald, green column emerging through the center of the Earth to infuse your body. Breathe in deeply, as the two merge within you. Wait for that connection of energy from the energies below and above. Can you feel that?
JULY MEDITATION ... have a consistent practice that starts with BODY-BRAIN-BALANCE
EMPOWER YOUR JUNE!
JOIN US FOR 8 (option) DAYS OF MEDITATION.
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!
MEDITATION & RHYTHMIC MEDITATION
a GROUP VENUE with expert leaders in Mediation:
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- FOUR CONSECUTIVE MONDAY NIGHTS hosted by one of three Meditation Experts: Dr. Bickford, Dr. Covington or Kris Sharp, M.P.A.,BCB Begins July 6th.
- FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS w/Kris Sharp, M.A. BEGINS JULY 8th!
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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 EMPOWERMENT and living a MEANINGFUL and RELEVANT life every moment.
Register for our JULY 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
LEARN TO WALK YOUR MEDITATION WITH CONSISTENCY IN YOUR ACTION!
Give yourself the opportunity to experience a conscious, mindful opportunity in MEDITATION...
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~