Interested in becoming more mindful?

Venue: Kennaway House
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8NG

The Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction program (MBSR) helps people learn to effectively deal with physical and emotional stress and to cultivate self-compassion and wellbeing. Mindfulness isn’t only useful if you’re feeling stressed or challenged- it can also help any of us lead a more wakeful, happier, healthier life.  

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 happiness and wellbeing.

This 8-week course is designed for anyone looking for new ways to improve well-being and ultimately live life to the full. 

The majority of people completing the programme report lasting physical and psychological benefits including:  

Greater energy, enthusiasm, and appreciation for life
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 C.D's (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 day included in week 7 of the course

The cost of the 8-week course is £165. A limited number of concessionary places are available for those on reduced incomes and genuinely are unable to fund the full place  Please get in touch to discuss.

email:emma@themindfulchoice.co.uk
Tel:07929630910

We are pleased to offer the Mindfulness One Week Retreat, in Morocco. The retreat teaches the complete content of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction/Cognitive Therapy course (MBSR/CT). The retreat is hosted in Morocco, at Riad Zanbaq, an ideal setting in the tranquil, mountainous countryside. The Riad is the perfect place to get away from it all, step out of everyday life, and completely immerse yourself in mindfulness practice and the peaceful surrounds.

Who is this retreat for? The retreat is suitable for complete beginners, as well as those with an established meditation practice, who would like a refresher or to explore the content of the MBSR/CT Course.

A typical day includes

·         Optional sunrise yoga on the roof terrace,  with views of the Atlas Mountains

·         Buffet Breakfast and selection of fresh juices

·         Morning mindfulness session followed by lunch

·         Free time to relax, enjoy the sunshine, on-site hamman, natural pool,  
          take an  excursion or stroll in the countryside

·         Evening Mindfulness Session,  followed by dinner

The Retreat offers

•      Free airport transfers from Agadir airport

•      Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) The majority of the food is grown in the orchard and garden

•      25 hours of teacher led guided instruction in various mindfulness practices (taught in an entirely secular way)

•      Reflection and discussion to enhance awareness and the application of mindfulness to everyday life. 

•      Daily Mindful Movement, Gentle Stretching and Yoga.

•      Audio CDs and a workbook

•      A full day of guided mindful silent practice.

The price of this retreat is £825.00 and includes a full board and accomodation 

The course is challenging and, life affirming. The instructors are accomplished and skilled in creating a safe, kind, supportive and deeply engaging learning environment.

We look forward to welcoming you.