Mindfulness Meditation Kiama
Course : Wednesday 19th Feb 11am - 12.30pm or Wednesday 19th Feb 6pm - 7,30pm
Where: Kiama Community College
Fee: $290
Where: Kiama Community College
Fee: $290
The mindfulness meditation course is for people who want to learn how to experience more peace and calmness in their life, reduce stress and anxiety, improve work and study performance and increase concentration.
The course includes 7 Audio meditations, a daily journal to reflect on your experiences and a 35 page workbook.
By the completion of this course, you'll be able to:
Who is the course for?
Everyone can benefit from mindfulness. No previous experience is required, as all instruction will be covered in the course. However, mindfulness is experiential, you will learn the most from the actual practice of mindfulness on a daily basis over the 8 week period and writing your experience in your daily journal.
This course is a general interest course, it is not designed for those with significant mental health problems (Depression, PSTD). If you have any concerns about joining this course, please discuss with your Doctor or other qualified health care professional.
Is this course suitable for me?
Whilst this is a beginners course suitable for anyone who has an interest in gaining a better understanding of mindfulness, it is equally as relevant for those that have meditated for many years. (Mindfulness may be quite different to what you have experienced in your meditations previously). The course is catered to adults (18+ years) looking to build positive mental health practices into their lives to promote well-being.
Note:
Due to this course covering 'handling difficult emotions', the course may not be suitable for everyone, as it may exacerbate your feelings. It is important that you receive specialist medical advice from your health care professional in regard to your health care plan and what they would recommend if you have suffered past trauma or deep depression. If you are unsure whether this course is suitable, please contact your medical team.
8 Week Mindfulness Meditation Course
This Mindfulness Meditation Course in Kiama is an opportunity where you can learn and practice Mindfulness Meditation, daily over an 8 week period.
The course covers the following sessions:
Week 1:
Acceptance of what is, in mind and body, present moment.
Exercise: Acceptance Meditation
Week 8:
The course includes 7 Audio meditations, a daily journal to reflect on your experiences and a 35 page workbook.
By the completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- Identify the triggers which cause stress in your life
- Self-manage and self-calm any rising stress to bring yourself back into balance
- Understand the mind body connection and how it impacts on your happiness and wellbeing
- Feel confident with preventing any escalation of unhelpful thoughts
- Feel confident with recognising when your body is giving you signals (pain, tension, etc) and know how to bring yourself back into equilibrium
- Have experienced a wide range of mindfulness techniques and feel confident with your practice
- Practice without guidance the mindfulness techniques you resonate best with
- Reflect on your experiences in your daily mindfulness journal
- Practice a more mindful approach to work, study, family, relationships and life in general
Who is the course for?
Everyone can benefit from mindfulness. No previous experience is required, as all instruction will be covered in the course. However, mindfulness is experiential, you will learn the most from the actual practice of mindfulness on a daily basis over the 8 week period and writing your experience in your daily journal.
This course is a general interest course, it is not designed for those with significant mental health problems (Depression, PSTD). If you have any concerns about joining this course, please discuss with your Doctor or other qualified health care professional.
Is this course suitable for me?
Whilst this is a beginners course suitable for anyone who has an interest in gaining a better understanding of mindfulness, it is equally as relevant for those that have meditated for many years. (Mindfulness may be quite different to what you have experienced in your meditations previously). The course is catered to adults (18+ years) looking to build positive mental health practices into their lives to promote well-being.
Note:
Due to this course covering 'handling difficult emotions', the course may not be suitable for everyone, as it may exacerbate your feelings. It is important that you receive specialist medical advice from your health care professional in regard to your health care plan and what they would recommend if you have suffered past trauma or deep depression. If you are unsure whether this course is suitable, please contact your medical team.
8 Week Mindfulness Meditation Course
This Mindfulness Meditation Course in Kiama is an opportunity where you can learn and practice Mindfulness Meditation, daily over an 8 week period.
The course covers the following sessions:
Week 1:
- What is Mindfulness?
- Benefits of Mindfulness
- Research on Mindfulness
- Exercise: Mindful Breathing
- Developing a greater awareness of your body (emotions, body sensations) and why it's important for your wellbeing
- Exercise: Body Scan
- Developing awareness of your body and mind (thoughts, emotions, body sensations)
- Exercise: Open awareness
- Mindful Communication: Focused Attention and Listening
- Exercise: Mindful Listening
- Stress reduction and managing your emotions
- Helpful Techniques for handling difficult emotions- STOP, RAIN
- Mindful Thoughts and Emotions
- Exercise: The Mountain Meditation - developing resilience
- Mantra Meditation
- Exercise: Focal Point Mantra Meditation
Acceptance of what is, in mind and body, present moment.
Exercise: Acceptance Meditation
Week 8:
- Informal Mindfulness Exercises
- Developing your own daily mindfulness routine
- Certificate of completion of course
- A 35 page manual
- 7 downloadable audio files