Connecting the dots between: Meditation, Qigong and Creative Process.
Researcher. Facilitator. Mentor. Photographer.
I offer containers that help cultivate awareness, reflection and deep listening by sharing practices that nourish the body, soothe the mind and inspire the spirit. I work with individuals, groups and organisations.
WORKSHOPS. COURSES. MENTORING. RETREATS.
MY JOURNEY
I am a multipassionate, neurodivergent Buddhist academic, researcher, mentor and photographer. I wanted to briefly share with you how a few significant events sculpted the way I work.
In 2016 I lost my grandmother, who co-raised me with my mother. Faced with a profound grief, I came across teachings on Impermanence, anicca, which appears extensively in the Pali Canon. We learn from it that nothing stays the same and everything is always changing. Touched by these teachings, I decided to commit myself fully to a Buddhist practice.
In 2019 I was diagnosed with PTSD and as a HSP (highly sensitive person). I struggled with severe panic attacks for two years. Thanks to EMDR and Buddhism I began to practice self-compassion and accept this new sense of ‘self’. My healing journey began with a question: How can I embrace Not-Knowing?
In 2022 I enrolled for a Master Degree in Buddhist Studies. After 8 years of practicing and attending silent retreats twice a year, I was ready to deepen my understanding. For the last year I’ve been working on a research exploring the relationship between Zen + Arts.
Throughout my journey I have come to understand the importance of deepening awareness through the process of self-inquiry. As a facilitator I care deeply about making sure that all my offerings feel inclusive, compassionate and playful. I believe that we all want to feel more connected; to ourselves, each other and the world around us. Practicing with not-knowing allows space for self-discovery and deep listening.
My practices are inspired by the natural world and I share them to support you in nourishing the body, soothing the mind and inspiring the spirit.
WHAT DO I OFFER?
BODY
MEDITATION. QIGONG. BREATHWORK
We spend a lot of our time lost in thought, judgement, daydreams or virtual reality. This dampness our perception and attention to senses. Our attention is scattered and minds overly stimulated. We accumulate pains and worries and we carry them in the body.
When we train awareness and concentration we begin to open the body. Directing attention inwards allows us to soften the knots and become more intimate with the present moment. Pleasant or unpleasant. We begin to experience the wholeness of who we are.
Working together: 1-1, Wellbeing workshops and recorded Meditations for your Organisation, Charity or Brand, Courses, Retreats, Festivals. I can provide examples of my previous work on request.
“Kasia has such a calming, genuine, and enthusiastic energy, which is really lovely to be around. I felt grateful to have found them and to be able to learn from their unique knowledge. Collective Breath felt different to any other breathwork group I had previously joined — somehow gentler and more grounding. A wonderful journey!”
— Beccy Candice Clarke, Writer, Editor, Holistic Health Coach
Mind
RESEARCH. WRITING. PHOTOGRAPHY.
I’m currently finishing writing MA research dissertation in Buddhist Studies exploring “If Zen can really be expressed through Arts”. The objectives of my research were achieved by conducting interviews with contemporary artists who perform ‘Zen Arts’: Tea Ceremony, Painting and Calligraphy and Ikebana. All the interviews were accompanied by a photographic essay captured on 120 medium format film and 35mm film camera.
Working together: I immensely enjoyed combining the format of writing and photography and I’m open to commissions, projects and ideas revolving around Spirituality, Religion and Creative Process. After 10 years I ended my career as a commercial photographer but occasionally I still take on work that aligns with my values. Please get in touch if you would like to see my portfolio.
SPIRIT
MENTORING. COACHING.
These mentoring sessions are made bespoke to your needs.
From finding your niche, working through creative obstacles, developing your personal practice and connecting with your unique way of communicating work. I will offer you a variety of self reflective assignments. My intention is to share my honest opinions, based on my own experience and create space that feels both nourishing and inspiring. I work in a 1-1 and group container.
I’m currently working towards a certificate in MindBody coaching. Mind-Body Coaching uses a holistic and client-centered approach integrates the clarity of mindfulness-based work with the deep and impactful body-based techniques of somatics. I will be taking on clients from Summer 2025
Ways of working together: 1-1 + Group Mentoring.
Kasia and I had three sessions together, where we explored my creative space and what drives my self-expression. Their creative questioning, combined with their direct personality, created an incredible environment for me to dive into my passions. They held such a supportive space that allowed me to explore, connect deeply with what truly motivates me and move forward with aligned action.
— Matt Williams, DJ, Photographer, Breathwork
SUNDAY 27 APRIL 7:00 PM
Ways of Being is a donation based series of workshops and talks for those interested in discovering how different ways of being can shape our authentic self-expression. For those familiar Ways of Being combines Monthly Sessions + Collective Breath into one digital space.
This month we will discuss the subject of Solitude.
FORREST YOGA + QIGONG RETREAT
with Kasia Murfet and Nicki Lobsang
16-19TH 2024 MAY IN DEVON
WEEKLY MEDITATION
EVERY TUESDAY AT 7:30 PM | ON DONATION
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Join online community for a 30 min Weekly Meditation. Session includes a combination of guided mediation, breathwork and silence.
EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF CREATIVITY, HUMANIST PSYCHOLOGY AND BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY.
the Floating Space
Thematic workshops which harmonises meditative and creative practices, community and conversation.
The March Stagnancy + Flow workshop offers a space to observe where you resist and where you move with ease. Through a practice of meditation, Qigong and an Ensō drawing practice, your inner obstacles can be met with curiosity and an understanding of your own inner process can be found.
Buddhist Meditation and Qigong facilitator Kasia Murfet, and artist and Therapist Mimi Robson, support you to become present and deeply connected to your Self. We provide all the materials and serve a complimentary tea to renew your focus and energy throughout the day.
“These sessions were an amazing tool for my health, my disregulated nervous system, and, unbeknownst to me at the time, have become an amazing channel for my creative practice. Qigong feels like an understated practice. As a neurospicy girl with ADHD, meditation with these subtle movements gifted me the chance to practice mindfulness. Highly recommended for all ages, abilities, and goals”
Emilia, 1-1 Qigong
“Kasia provided an incredible 1:1 coaching session where we started with a beautiful meditation and then tapped directly into all the murky creative thoughts and feelings I had been trying to make sense of. They provided both a practical approach to help me begin some new personal projects and also asked so many meaningful questions that prompted unexpected and interesting answers and ideas. Kasia's 1:1 sessions are a relaxing and fulfilling experience and definitely helped me get back in touch with my creative intuition”.
Morgan, 1-1 Mentoring