An online meditation session will be held this weekend to raise funds for Barnardo’s NI in Armagh and Dungannon.
Organised by Armagh mindfulness specialist Judith Greene, the event is a relaxing 30 minute mindfulness session and will be held online at 8pm on December 22.
Participants can log in from the comfort of their own homes, to get some meditation and tips to help bring calm and balance to the holiday period.
All proceeds, raised through JustGiving, will support Barnardo’s NI, a charity that works to help children and young people.
From providing safe spaces for children in crisis, to mental health support and educational programs, their mission is to transform lives and create brighter futures for those who need it most.
The charity provides support to 18,000 children across Northern Ireland.
Judith, who is recognised by The Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland, began to practice mindfulness in 2014 and as her practice developed, she found great benefit to her stress and mental wellbeing.
Last year, she held a charity ‘calm before Christmas’ event in the Navan Fort, also in support of Barnardo’s.
Speaking to Armagh I, Judith said: “This calm before Christmas is an opportunity for people to take some time out, in the midst of this busy period, for themselves, to just chill out and give themselves a break.
“We will be using mindfulness and meditation techniques, so there’ll be some tips for helping you through the season and we will do a lovely meditation to help us just relax.”
Judith has a family member who currently benefits from the services that Barnardo’s offers, and all funds raised will go to support the services in the Armagh and Dungannon areas.
Judith added: “I’m encouraging people to come in their jammies ready for bed and just use it as an early night. They can have their camera off as it is all online and they can do it in the comfort of their own home.
“Everybody is welcome and there’s no experience needed. It’s just 30 minutes to chill out, relax and give yourself a wee bit of space.”
Contact info@judithgreene.com to request the link to join the session. Donations can by made through JustGiving by clicking here.
