Mindfulness Training

We all experience challenges and adventures in our daily lives. In the mindfulness training, you will learn how to use your inner resources and abilities to respond more effectively to mental and physical stress and pain. By observing mental and physical experiences in a non-judgmental way, you can start to relate differently towards events in our life. You will discover that there are more options than your usual automatic response. The focus of this training is in mindfulness meditation and its integration into the challenges and adventures of your everyday life, in order to bring well-being and happiness into your life.

Mindfulness training can develop patience, compassion, self-confidence and self-esteem both with yourself and others. Mindfulness training is also an effective tool for reducing stress and avoiding burnout. You will learn to worry less about things that cause stress. It also prevents you from getting stuck in negative thoughts about the past or fear of the future. Mindfulness can give you a pause from stressful thoughts, and a pause that puts your thoughts into a different perspective. Besides, mindfulness can help you to deal with chronic pain, depression, obsessive thinking and reacting with a strong emotional personality.

Mindfulness training includes:
· Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
· Gentle stretching and mindful yoga
· Inquiry exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life
· Group dialogue
· Informal daily mindful activities

The course is challenging and life-affirming. There will be a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment that allows participants to seek, explore, and inquire.

Mindfulness can bring you:
· Happiness, independent from outside stimuli
· Less reactivity towards pleasant and unpleasant daily events
· Improved physical and mental health
· Less stress
· More empathy and kindness
· Acceptance of your limitations
· Improved focus and concentration
· Energy