Mindfulness based stress reduction 8 week course - Abergavenny
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8 week course is a practical and experiential course. It is a highly acclaimed and evidence based stress reduction programme used in medical centres across the world to help people deal with the stress of modern day living, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. A range of Mindfulness practices will be taught, including gentle stretching and mindful movement, exploring stress reactions and mindful stress responses, hand-outs, audio practices and guided home practice.
What will I get out of the course?
- People who complete the course report:
- An increased ability to relax
- Reductions in pain levels and a better ability to cope with pain and other symptoms of stress and illness
- More energy
- Increased self awareness
- Improved ability to cope with stressful situations
- Enhanced concentration and the ability to focus
- Improved awareness of self and others
- Increased ability to regulate emotions
- Improved memory.
Who is the course for?
The course is for beginners and for people who have meditated before in other settings who want to deepen their practice. The only course requirement is the need to be able to commit to daily home practice working up to 45 minutes a day.
What does it entail?
8 weekly, 2/2 and a quarter hour (length depends on number of participants) sessions as well as a 6 hour silent practice day.
Pre-requisite for the 8 week course
I ask that you have attended an Introductory Session of Mindfulness, either with me, or somewhere else to ensure the full 8 week course is right for you. You can also undertake a one to one introductory session with me in person or over the phone.
Introductory Session
In this session you will be introduced to the main mindfulness practices taught on the 8 week course, to allow you to experience a taster of what’s to come. The last 30 minutes will be introducing the 8 week course and there will be time for questions about the course.
September 6th 10-12 noon venue Hedd Wen, llanfoist.
Booking essential. Cost: free of charge.
Abergavenny Autumn 8 week course - venue Hedd Wen, Llanfoist.
Dates: September 20 and 27th, October 4th, 11th and 25th, November 1st, 8th and 15th. 10am-12pm.
Full day practice: Saturday October 28th 10am-4pm.
Booking essential. Cost £200. One low cost place available.
This course will have a maximum number of 8 participants - so an opportunity to work within a small group setting.
Cancellations: up to one week before commencement 50% of the full fee will be refundable. Cancellations after this date will not be refunded. You may transfer to another course as long as it is two weeks prior to commencement. If I cancel the course full fees will be refunded.