Mindfulness Classes
We've added a mindfulness course for Autumn 2022.
Introduction to Mindfulness
Day/Time: Monday pm
Duration: 8 weeks
Tutor: Joel Whitman
Fee: €
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
Many of us move through moments of our day distracted, disconnected and dissatisfied. Unfortunately this anxious & stressed state has become our new normal. Mindfulness offers us a research-based approach that can help us to cultivate a healthier normal state, based on self-care & balance, calm & presence.
Course background
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme was developed 40 years ago by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn in response to this problem. Since then it has become the gold standard Mindfulness Introduction programme worldwide. The 8 week programme has been shown to be particularly beneficial for people dealing with stress and anxiety.
Course structure
The course is given in a safe & supportive online or in person environment over 8 consecutive weeks, and includes a mini-meditation retreat.
Each week builds upon the last, focussing on core mindfulness principles and foundational meditation techniques. Through practices, lessons, group discussions and experiential exercises we learn about stress reactivity & management.
Week 1: Introduction, Simple Awareness, Introduction to the Body Scan
Week 2: Attention & the Brain, Introduction to Sitting Meditation
Week 3: Dealing with Thoughts, Introduction to Mindful Movement
Week 4: Stress - Responding vs Reacting, 3-Step Breathing Space
Week 5: Dealing with Difficult Emotions & Physical Discomfort, Park Bench Meditation
Week 6: Mindfulness and Communication, Mountain Meditation
Week 7: Mindfulness and Compassion, Loving Kindness & Walking Meditation
Week 8: Conclusion, Developing a practice of your own
Key themes:
● How to actively & intentionally alleviate anxiety & stress.
● How to work with our thoughts & emotions & grow self-awareness.
● Learning to listen to the signals of the body & practise better self-care.
● Healthier strategies for working with life’s difficulties and challenges.
● Various ways we can integrate mindfulness practices into our daily lives.
● How to communicate more effectively and take better care of the people in our lives.
Duration: 8 weeks
Tutor: Joel Whitman
Fee: €
Format: In person; will move online if restrictions imposed
Many of us move through moments of our day distracted, disconnected and dissatisfied. Unfortunately this anxious & stressed state has become our new normal. Mindfulness offers us a research-based approach that can help us to cultivate a healthier normal state, based on self-care & balance, calm & presence.
Course background
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme was developed 40 years ago by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn in response to this problem. Since then it has become the gold standard Mindfulness Introduction programme worldwide. The 8 week programme has been shown to be particularly beneficial for people dealing with stress and anxiety.
Course structure
The course is given in a safe & supportive online or in person environment over 8 consecutive weeks, and includes a mini-meditation retreat.
Each week builds upon the last, focussing on core mindfulness principles and foundational meditation techniques. Through practices, lessons, group discussions and experiential exercises we learn about stress reactivity & management.
Week 1: Introduction, Simple Awareness, Introduction to the Body Scan
Week 2: Attention & the Brain, Introduction to Sitting Meditation
Week 3: Dealing with Thoughts, Introduction to Mindful Movement
Week 4: Stress - Responding vs Reacting, 3-Step Breathing Space
Week 5: Dealing with Difficult Emotions & Physical Discomfort, Park Bench Meditation
Week 6: Mindfulness and Communication, Mountain Meditation
Week 7: Mindfulness and Compassion, Loving Kindness & Walking Meditation
Week 8: Conclusion, Developing a practice of your own
Key themes:
● How to actively & intentionally alleviate anxiety & stress.
● How to work with our thoughts & emotions & grow self-awareness.
● Learning to listen to the signals of the body & practise better self-care.
● Healthier strategies for working with life’s difficulties and challenges.
● Various ways we can integrate mindfulness practices into our daily lives.
● How to communicate more effectively and take better care of the people in our lives.
Enrolment Details
You can enrol online, over the phone (086 7902260) or in person at one of our enrolment evenings.
