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Mindfulness Based Living Course (In-person & online combined) - One class per week for 8 weeksPLEASE NOTE - This is an in-person & online course combined. If you are joining us in-person it will be held at MyEdinburgh, The Bakery, 18 Brunswick Street Lane, Edinburgh, otherwise you can join us online from the comfort of your own home.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE - This is an eight session course that you are booking onto. It is not possible to book to attend individual sessions. When purchasing, buy the ticket with the first date (starting date) of the course. Once the course commences no further bookings can be taken.
If you would like to book with us directly you can find all our courses and retreats on our website: www.themindfulenterprise.org/courses-and-retreats/
Thank you for considering us as your Mindfulness 8 week course provider. By choosing to do your course with us, you are contributing to our work in schools and disadvantaged communities to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults. Your support is received with our deepest gratitude.
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This Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn and includes all the principles of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme plus some important additional modules.
By adopting a mindfulness practice, participants can enhance every aspect of their wellbeing (physical, mental and emotional health). Brain imaging studies have proven that regularly practicing mindfulness can rewire the brain to reduce reactivity & stress, as well as enhance parts of the brain linked to focus & concentration, memory, empathy and understanding, all leading to strengthened relationships and a calmer more controlled version of ourselves.
The aim of the course is to help participants develop a mindfulness practice that can be applied in both personal and professional life.
Week 1 - Start Where we Are
Introduction; setting the scene What is mindfulness & how can we benefit from it? Recognising the unsettled mind Learn how to settle the mind Introducing the core pillars / attitudes of mindfulness
Week 2 - The Body as a Place to Stay Present
Understanding the mind-body connection Using body awareness to become present and grounded How to integrate mindfulness into everyday life (formal & informal practice) Exploring kindness
Week 3 - Introducing Mindfulness Support
Mindfulness using sound support Responding to pleasant and unpleasant events The art of non striving Understanding the core practice methods of mindfulness
Week 4 – Working with Distraction
Mindfulness using breath support Understanding the human condition (exploring distraction and habits that can prevent us from being mindful) Introducing mindful movement Becoming skilful at working with distraction
Week 5 - Exploring the Mind
Introduction to observer / undercurrent model Understanding the route to mind mastery Learning the art of non judgmental awareness Cultivating kindness and compassion
Week 6 - Understanding How We Relate To The Content of Our Mind
Exploring attitudes Taming the inner critic Further developing the skills of mind mastery Learning the art of acceptance
Week 7 - Working with Difficulty
Understanding the brains emotional systems and how to work with those to optimise health, wellbeing and performance Methods and models to manage difficulty Further developing kindness and compassion Practicing ‘acceptance’
Week 8 – Living a Mindful Life
Revisiting the core methods of mindfulness support Learning the art of ‘letting go’ to boost health, wellbeing and performance Training awareness / attention Group reflection on journey, closing ceremony and next steps
Optional Day Retreat - Date TBC
Immersive day of practice and reflection to support the learning’s of the course and help participants develop a regular practice. Highly impactful half day to reinvigorate mind and body.
Group Size: Groups will be no more than 12 persons – group sizes are most often between 8 and 10.
Confidentiality: Group agreements are discussed in week 1 of the course, one of which is confidentiality. Everything discussed in the group setting is private & confidential. All participants agree to these rules in week 1 introduction.
Signing up: Once your place is booked via the website, you will receive a confirmation email and we will then email you approximately 1 week prior to the course start date with some welcome information. •
Course Materials: You will receive an email on the morning after the first evening (week 1) with a link to access the course manual and audios to support your home practice.
Guidance: An email will be issued each week providing guidance about the meditation practices to focus on for that week, in addition to some other recommended tasks to try. This can help participants to build their own personal practice and access more benefits from the course.
Certificate: You will receive a certificate at the end of the 8 week journey which confirms that you have completed a Mindfulness Based Living Course (16hrs of training, immersive Retreat Day + personal practice hours in between each week.
Learning Outcomes - On course completion participants will:
-Feel a greater sense of calm and less stressed
-Have increased capacity for tolerance (both at home and work)
-Have developed a better relationship with themselves and possibly others
-Feel more resilient in the face of difficulty / heavy workload
-Be better equipped to manage day to day life
This course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise who is trained to teach through The Mindfulness Association.
The course will include a mix of theory and experiential practice.
Course Includes:
-16hrs of training (eight weekly sessions of two hours)
-Mindfulness day retreat
-Course Manual and audio downloads for home practice
-Certificate of completion
If you can’t make it to the group one week, don't worry, you will have access to the course notes and audio downloads, to catch up in your own time.
Places are limited so booking early is recommended to secure your place.
Many thanks.
From All The Team
The Mindful Enterprise CIC
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