SONIA KOFMAN

THE PRACTICE

Walking meditation is a simple practice aimed at developing mindfulness, calming the mind, and learning to listen to ourselves. It requires being aware while walking and using the natural movement of walking to cultivate mindfulness and full presence. No experience is required. Available to everyone.

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Walking meditation is a meditation practice. During sitting meditation, you bring your attention to the breath. In this practice, you focus your attention on body sensations. It is about "building up" your brain while walking. To take a moment for yourself, within yourself, with a focused attention on your body, and at the same time wider attention on the environment. Beyond the pleasure of enjoying the beach, of being in nature, it is about being in the present moment.

Proven today by neuroscience, mindfulness meditation has many beneficial effects on health such as improved sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, and positive effects on pain and depression. I accompany you in the discovery, initiation, and practice of meditation.

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WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

The hour we spend together will unfold as follows:

• Brief introduction/reminder on the practice of meditation.

• Instruction on walking meditation and first guided practice.

• A 15-minute walking meditation in silence while enjoying the beautiful surroundings, the smell of the sea, and the sound of the waves.

• Sharing of the experience.

• 10-minute walking meditation with light guidance and wider attention or sitting meditation.

• Sharing of feedback and answers to questions.

Between practices, sharing, and a bit of theory, this is a warm, authentic moment, both with your inner self and in a small group. I provide you my full presence, my listening, and my loving-kindness.

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MY GUIDANCE

I am your facilitator. My name is Sonia Kofman and I am a certified business coach, specializing in emotional intelligence coaching and sharing the practice of mindfulness meditation. My background is pharmacist, so I've been navigating the world of health and well-being for thirty years. Learn more about who I am, what I do, my background, my approach, or my coaching style.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Advance registration required below or by telephone at +33 6 86 99 32 94.

• Date/time: All year round, Saturdays from 9am to 10am. Additional sessions during school holidays.

• Venue of the walk: On the beach of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Changes are sometimes necessary depending on the weather and tides (walking in the pine forest, for example).

• Meeting point: To the right of the WC in the Saint Jean 2 parking lot (seafront), at the level of the wooden boards, at the start of the Corniche road hike.

• Group size: From 1 to 8 people.

• Attire: Be comfortable and have your hands free for the walk. If you have a backpack, please keep it light.

• I offer practices in French and English.

• Prices: 15€ (reduced rate) - 20€ (standard rate) - 25€ (support rate). I let you choose according to your resources. Payment is by bank transfer on registration. I'll send you my IBAN when you register. Cash payment on arrival is possible, please let me know when you register. Unfortunately, some people register and don't show up when payment is made on the spot.

• For groups and companies, contact me to develop a schedule and discuss a price estimate.

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If the proposed time slots do not suit your schedule and you are interested, please contact me; I can add additional slots upon receiving multiple requests. Please let me know the day and/or time you are interested in. You may also join the meditation sessions held at Le Touquet Golf Resort. Indoor and outdoor meditation sessions, weather permitting.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Very nice approach to meditation, idyllic place accompanied by a committed and caring coach." Caroline F., Août 2022 

"Many thanks to Sonia for her kindness, her caring and her generosity. Looking forward to continuing the practice, despite the difficulty!"

Elisabeth B., Sept. 2022

"A very nice introduction to meditation, in an idyllic setting and with an attentive coach who masters her subject and knows how to accompany neophytes. Let yourself be tempted and carried away by this experience." Anne Valérie B., Mars 2023

"A big thank you to Sonia who made us discover the walking meditation and its benefits in a magnificent setting. Sonia is passionate and knows how to pass on her knowledge with kindness." Emilie B., Mai 2023
"A surprising experience that takes us out of the daily grind and reminds us to live in the moment! I'll be applying certain techniques every day to fight anxiety." Olivier B., Mai 2023

"A wonderful experience to be repeated with Sonia. A very rich time. Very interesting listening." Caroline R., Juillet 2023

"Head in the head, hands in the hands, feet in the feet 😁⭐🌈, regaining awareness of oneself and one's body, listening, feeling, superb session where one pauses the daily routine, a pause for oneself ♥️♥️ thank you Sonia 🙏🙏." Françoise M., Août 2023

"A moment that you offer to yourself... A very nice idea for an activity to do on holiday to (re) learn to let go and rediscover walking along the beach with other eyes, ears,... senses." Emmanuelle D., Août 2023

"A wonderful experience with Sonia. Very gentle and educational, Sonia knew how to give us the keys to embark on a beautiful meditative parenthesis despite the uncooperative sound and weather circumstances of the day;-) I'd recommend the experience to anyone who wants to get away from their hectic pace for an hour and reconnect with nature in the ideal setting of the Baie de Somme!" Marthe, June 2024

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