The next 8-week programme will be starting on Thursday 2nd September 6.30pm - 8.30pm
This experiential training in meditation practices and mindful movement practices is offered to small groups and individuals. Participants learn new ways to handle challenging emotions, moods, social interaction and physical sensations through the practice of meditation and gentle movement. The course will incorporate both Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) aspects in a form tailored to the needs of the particular individual or group.
Over eight weeks, we work together to bring awareness to the present moment through regular meditation and learn to use this skill in daily life thus bringing a greater sense of ease and calm into your life. You will be introduced to and learn the meditation practices in class and explore your experience of those practices. The core of the approach is practice and experiential learning. The sessions focus mainly on teaching skills that develop awareness of body sensations, feelings and thoughts and some discussion of the characteristics of anxiety, depression and stress. By learning these practices, with patience and persistence, you will be able to cultivate greater contentment and a more skilful approach to life in general.
The course will teach you skills:
* To help you stay in touch with the present moment and engage more positively with the world
* To develop more appropriate responses to stress rather than reacting in unhelpful ways
You will learn:
* How to meditate by watching your breath and becoming aware of changing sensations in the body
* How to get some distance and perspective on your thoughts and feelings
To get the most out of the course you are encouraged to foster a gentle yet steadfast commitment to yourself to practice these techniques daily. Five CDs and an accompanying workbook will support your daily practice. Simple everyday tasks like eating, walking to the post box, brushing your teeth or showering can be done mindfully.
Who is it for?
* Anyone seeking to learn how to work skilfully with depression, stress or anxiety * Anyone interested in learning or developing mindfulness-based practice for personal or professional development
Fee: The individual fee for the 8-week course is £150, which includes a workbook and five CDs to facilitate home practice and between class support via phone or email. Concessions are available.
An individual interview is arranged before a commitment is made and a further interview is available again at the end of the course, if requested. Home practice is an essential part of the course. People who commit themselves to one hour of practice a day benefit most from doing the course.
BOOKING DETAILS
If you are interested in booking a place, please send me your contact details stating which course(s) you are interested in attending, and I will forward you full booking information.
