Bringing Mindfulness Training to your home! In light of the current situation and how things are with the coronavirus, the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course is now offered on-line. This online format offers exactly the same programme and practices, as you would receive in a face to face format.
About the Course
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme is the most recognised and established mindfulness course, taught all over the world, and scientifically proven to help people cope better with stress, depression and anxiety.
The program provides training in awareness of breathing, meditation, body scanning, and gentle yoga stretching exercises. Participants also learn cognitive (thinking) practices to help reduce stress; as well as gratitude, kindness, and compassion practices to increase wellbeing.
Physical and psychological benefits reported after completing the course include:
An increased ability to cope with immediate and long-term stress
Greater capacity to treat self and others with kindness and care
A sense of feeling more in control through gaining a greater awareness of thoughts and feelings
Better sleep, improved concentration, less stress, and improved general well-being
The course includes:
8 (2-hour sessions)
Workbook and to practice in-between sessions
Guided instructions of various mindfulness meditation practices taught in an entirely secular way
Inquiry exercises to enhance awareness in everyday
A retreat morning included in week 7 of the course
The cost of the 8-week course is reduced during these times and is offered at £145. Concessionary places are available for those on reduced incomes and genuinely are unable to fund the full place. Please do get in touch to discuss this. If you would like to sponsor someone to attend and pay more, the suggested sponsor rate is £165.
Zoom/Computer Requirements: (please note you can use zoom for free)
You will need:
A PC/Laptop/Macbook or Tablet. You can check the operating requirements of Zoom here, but I can assist with this if you are unsure or have any questions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux,
A webcam and microphone
A stable internet connection, and
A private space where you can be undisturbed.