Mindfulness based yoga, contemplation and dialogue

WHAT IS THE PROGRAMME?
based on the methods of dr jon kabat-zinn and
the university of massachussetts stress reduction clinic mindfulness stress reduction is a course for you to learn to use your own internal resources to change your reaction to stress, chronic pain or illness. A way to relate to whatever is happening in your life. It involves learning how to have moment to moment awareness of the present. Doing something for yourself that no one else can do for you. Guiding you how to avoid living in the past or the future. The feeling of forgetfulness or living mechanically is the opposite of being present. By understanding these principles you learn to respond rather than react cultivating a greater sense of calm and well being. It is based on a highly successful program that is run in major hospital clinics in the United States.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will gain skills drawn from mindful yoga, meditation and deep relaxation. You will gain a heightened awareness in everyday life by inquiry exercises to understanding more about your body breath and mind. You will have daily assignments, a cassette tape and workbook that will encourage you to make use of guided skills in your own environment. You will be guided to a practice that over a period of time should allow you to explore yourself and stillness. It is a program developed to empower you to make simple yet profound changes in your life.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?

Anyone who might be suffering from the following problems:

• stress
• sleep disturbance
• headaches
• anxiety or panic
• chronic pain or chronic illness
• distress or grief
• m.e or chronic fatigue syndrome
• high blood pressure
• irritable bowel syndrome
• men and women all walks of life aged 20-80

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

This course can help to heal in safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment.

• decreases in physical and psychological symptoms
• an increased ability to focus and concentrate
• an increased ability to relax
• improved relationships with yourself and others
• an ability to cope more effectively with long and short term stress
• an ability to make choices with greater clarity
• greater energy and enthusiasm for life
• improved self-esteem, self-acceptance and confidence
• increased ability to cope with stress and pain that cannot be eliminated

HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE THERE IN THE PROGRAMME?
The program consists of a course of eight weeks. One two hour session per week for seven weeks plus one full day attendance.

IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE ANY PREVIOUS TRAINING?
It is hoped that everyone will bring his or her own unique limitations and this is perfectly acceptable. The group will have individual guidance and each person's individual needs will be constantly reviewed. This course is open to both beginners and those with an established practice in yoga.

DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?
No just a willingness to explore something different with an open mind