Fundamentals of Mindfulness (Intro course live on Zoom)

Openground has taken the step of offering a shorter, less demanding programme than MBSR for those who are seriously time poor, but wanting to undertake some serious mindfulness training. It is 5 weeks, 1.5 hours a week, with short practices and led by experienced teachers including Adele who are available to guide your journey in a hands on way.

The eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program and what it can open up in our lives is the gold standard in mindfulness training.  It is evidence-based and makes dedicated space and time for real growth. But we realise it doesn’t suit everyone to invest in this way, especially if you just want to dip your toe in.

All of us struggle with something. Anxiety. Emotional eating. Smoking. Shopping. Self-judgement. Anger. Bad habits. Inability to switch off. Feeling overwhelmed. Whatever your struggle, change is possible. Some dedicated mindfulness training – coupled with the ideas that underpin the practice – can open up your self-knowledge and understanding and also give you the skills to help interrupt these not-so-helpful patterns. And therefore have the clarity to make better decisions. We hope this short five-week course will be a powerful doorway into the practice of mindfulness and how to embed it into your everyday life.

• Interrupt your stress reactivity
• Practice moments of calm and peace every day (even amidst the stress!)
• Don’t believe everything you think about yourself or others
• Feel more self-acceptance and curiosity
• Experience more joy in everyday activities

• five 1.5 hour classes (any less would be a real rush)
  
• mindfulness meditation and body awareness training
  
• an exploration of your own patterns and how to transform them
  
• good conversations about things that matter
  
• scientific rationale for the practice
  
• a weekly email and ongoing individual support from your teacher
  
• access to Openground audio app for practise and a 60 page course book
  
• a live weekly free practise group after you have finished the group 

Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in this course. All are welcome!

VIA ZOOM
Tuesday 22nd August 2023 5-6.30pm
Tuesday 29th August 2023 5-6.30pm
Tuesday 5th September 2023 5-6.30pm
Tuesday 12th September 2023 5-6.30pm
Tuesday 19th September 2023 5-6.30pm