This course synthesizes ancient Eastern wisdom on mindfulness with emerging Western science on stress reduction, neuroscience & mind-body approaches. It. First developed in 1979 it is considered the gold standard in mindfulness training and has decades of scientific research to understand the benefits and teaching modalities.

The course has been found to improve participants’ ability to cope with the stresses of everyday life – giving space to respond to situations rather than react. It has been found to help with anxiety & depression, to help manage chronic pain & lower blood sugar levels, to improve emotional regulation; increase attention, focus & memory; and plant inner seeds of resilience, kindness & acceptance.

It is suitable for those new to meditation & experienced meditators looking to deepen their practice. This option offers the traditional 8 week MBSR course format.

‘It’s actually something akin to a radical act of love just to stop in your life, just to drop in on the moment and be aware of what is going on’ Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mon : (7.15 – 9.15am) – What is mindfulness.

Tues: (7.15 – 9.15am) – How we perceive the world & ourselves.

Wed: (7.15 – 9.15am) – Mindfulness of breath & body in movment.

Thu: (7.15 – 9.15am) – Learning about our patterns of stress reactivity

Fri: (7.15 – 9.15am) – Working with stress – mindful responding instead of reacting.

Sat: (9am – 3.30pm) – Interpersonal mindfulness (stressful communications), Lifestyle choices (how can I best take care of myself) & How to keep your mindfulness alive