“Mindfulness is awareness. The awareness that rises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, in a non-judgemental way.” Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Introduction
Would you like to learn how to decrease stress and improve the quality of your life? To establish inner calm and balance, focus and resilience? To deal better with the challenges of daily life? Join the 8 week MBSR course starting on October 23rd, and enrol in the adventure of conscious living.
Benefits
Scientific research shows that a large number of participants in the 8 week MBSR course register the following benefits:
- Reduced stress and stress reactivity
- Better sleep and overall health
- Increased awareness, focus and concentration
- Better relationships with oneself and others
- Better communication skills
- Better understanding of mind-body connection
- Better understanding of own emotions and better skills for dealing with them
Course content
Formal practice – meditation, yoga, mindful walking
Informal practice – applying mindfulness principles in daily activities (e.g. in dialogues, while eating, driving etc.)
Weekly home assignments – 45-60 min/day
Practicalities
Dates, time (CET) – 23 Oct (19.00-22.00), 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec (19.00-21.30) and 02 Dec (full day retreat – 09.00-16.00)
Location – Online and live
Trainer – Carmen Manea – qualified MBSR teacher trained by Oasis Institute, Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society from UMass Medical School, USA
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