{"product_id":"introduction-to-mindfulness-chinese-metaphysics","title":"Introduction to Mindfulness \u0026 Chinese Metaphysics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSlow Down \u0026amp; Reconnect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis introductory workshop is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with presence and clarity. Designed for those seeking greater self-understanding and calm amidst the pace of daily life, the session offers a gentle introduction to mindfulness and Chinese metaphysics as complementary paths of insight and alignment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes this Unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFinding Clarity through Chinese Metaphysics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop also introduces the Foundations of BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny), a classical Chinese Metaphysical system that offers a basic understanding of how the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and the principles of Yin and Yang, mirror patterns found in nature and life cycles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaZi allows you to see the energetic blueprint of your life.  Make choices with your natural tendencies and current life cycles instead of going against the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eA Personal Gift for Your Journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor participants who are open to sharing their birth details (year, month, date \u0026amp; hour), they will receive a complimentary BaZi reading for 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants will gain practical tools for daily calm and clarity that may be deepened during Bhutan: Journey of Curiosity and Purpose. Discover how Bhutan's Gross National Happiness philosophy and Bhutanese astrology may mirror or differ in their ideas of living well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCultivating Inner Calm with Mindfulness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will be introduced to what mindfulness is and how simple, accessible mindfulness practices can support everyday well-being. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBenefits of mindfulness:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStress management - ease symptoms of anxiety and low spirits through gentle presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved focus - anchoring the mind in the 'now'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter sleep - quiet the mind for a more restful night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop takes place at Crane OUE, between 7:45pm - 9:15pm. Each ticket is priced at $58.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Your Host:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYork is a mindfulness educator who believes that journeys, both inner and outer, are invitations into deeper presence, reflection, and connection. With over 16 years of experience in experiential tertiary education and youth mentorship, she holds steady, compassionate spaces that support participants in slowing down and reconnecting with what truly matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer path into mindfulness was shaped by lived experiences of personal challenge and loss, deepening her commitment to practices that cultivate resilience, calm, and clarity. Alongside this, York’s exploration of Chinese Metaphysics emerged as a quest for alignment. Through the ancient wisdom of BaZi and Feng Shui, she discovered powerful tools for self-understanding, clarity of purpose, and navigating life’s transitions with greater ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYork’s experience in Bhutan has further shaped her approach to mindfulness, as she learned from the Bhutanese how compassion, harmony, and reverence for nature can be integrated into daily life. This experience continues to inform the way she guides others to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and a deeper connection with self and the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYork is a trained teacher in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from UC San Diego School of Medicine, Center for Mindfulness, and brings together mindfulness and ancient wisdom with warmth, clarity, and grounded presence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eConnect with York on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinkedIn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tan-york-cheng\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tan-york-cheng\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstagram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yorkcheng\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yorkcheng\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulnests.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mindfulnests.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"We Are Crane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43817821634699,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1248\/6539\/files\/IG-IntrotoMindfulness_ChineseMetaphysics.png?v=1768817467","url":"https:\/\/wearecrane.com\/products\/introduction-to-mindfulness-chinese-metaphysics","provider":"We Are Crane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}