This course is based on the ground breaking research of Dr. Jon Kabat Zinn and will focus on teaching practical skills to support physical and mental wellbeing.
A sizable body of research over the past 30 years has indicated that by practicing mindfulness regularly participants can learn to live and cope with stress related conditions and pressures of everyday life.
This course will be facilitated by Maura Mc Guinness.
The practice of mindfulness is about being present and awake to each moment of our daily lives. It helps us to direct attention to what is happening in the present moment in contrast to our more habitual states of mind where we are often preoccupied with going over what has happened in the past to worrying about the future. Although we are often unaware of the power of our thinking, it has a profound effect on how we live.
You are invited to take time out from your busy schedules and enjoy the peace, beauty and Spring colours at this warm and inviting venue in the environs of the ancient holy site of Ardcarne.
This course is suitable for all people regardless of mindfulness experience.
8 weeks, from Wednesday Feb 22nd to April 12th 2017 from 10am - 12.30pm
Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
And one full day Saturday April 1st from 10.00-3.30 in Galilee, Boyle.
email: mymindfuldawn@gmail.com
phone: 087 2465 860
This course includes
3 cd’s or MP3’s with guided mindfulness meditation
Gentle stretching and mindful movement
Group discussion
Experiential mindfulness meditation
Course manual
Cost:
295 euro is the regular fee for this course, and then there is a sliding scale for those whose circumstances necessitate a reduction. The fee can be paid on the first evening.
What to bring:
Wear warm loose comfortable clothing, bring socks, blanket, cushion and yoga mat (limited supply available)
About the facilitator:
The course will be facilitated by Maura Mc Guinness. Maura has been involved with Mindfulness education since 2011. She is a fully accredited teacher with the Institute of Mindfulness Based Approaches (IMA) in Germany and the Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP). Maura has been involved in teaching at second and third level for all of her career and has facilitated mindfulness courses at both of these levels. She also offers mindfulness retreats and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction courses to adults. Maura is a regular retreatant at Plum Village, near Bordeaux, in Southwest France founded by Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh.