Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
‘Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.’ – Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn
An eight week course for developing new ways to respond to life’s challenges. Learn simple meditation techniques which you can apply in daily life. A clinically proven programme used world¬wide for over 30 years. Not affiliated with any religious or spiritual groups Based on the program founded by Jon Kabt-Zinn
Mindfulness can assist with:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Difficult emotions
- Health issues e.g. headaches, insomnia, chronic pain
Extensive published research has shown the course can help you:
- Develop an increased ability to relax
- Cope more effectively with stressful situations
- Find increased energy and appreciation for life
- Lower pain levels
- Increase your capacity for coping with chronic pain
- Improve immune functioning
- Improve self-esteem and resilience
- Increase concentration, clarity and creative thinking
What the course includes:
- Individual 30 minute pre group interview
- 2 ½ hour class once a week for eight weeks
- Mindfulness meditation, yoga and Tai Chi
- Brief lectures and group discussion
- One full silent retreat day of guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
- Email or phone support
- CDs and manual
Topics covered include:
- Integrating mindfulness into daily life
- Dealing with difficult emotions
- The physiology of stress and how mindfulness helps the stress response
- The relationship between thoughts and stress
- Applying mindfulness to interpersonal relationships
- Body awareness
- How to establish and maintain a regular practice
- Using the breath to center and stabilise yourself
Where: TBA
To fully benefit from the program you must be willing to make a commitment to attend all classes and practise daily for the eight weeks. The course has been running since 2008 and is taught by two highly experienced facilitators with over 55 years of meditation practice between them.
When: TBA
Cost: to be confirmed (concessions available for full time students and health care card holders) – includes 8 weekly sessions and one full-day retreat, CDs and manual
Individual Introductory Sessions
As an initial step toward enrolment in the MBSR course, an individual session is conducted for prospective participants. This session provides an opportunity to:
- Find out more about the program
- Explore whether the course is right for you at this time
- Answer any questions or concerns you may have about the course
- Explain the course commitments, including the daily mindfulness practice
For more information and to book your individual free introductory session, please contact
Michelle Morris: Phone: 03 9499 1585
Or email Michelle through the contact form
Anja Tanhane: Click here for details about Anja
Be nourished: Relaxation and Rejuvenation Retreat
These retreats offers an opportunity to take time out from your everyday life and allow yourself to slow down, relax and recharge. Each day will unfold in a gentle rhythm of restorative practices and rest times which will help to relax your body, calm your mind, and create time and space for simply being present. You will be nourished with healthy home-cooked meals, the flowing movements of Qigong and Tai Chi, guided meditations, and a gentle music and imagery experience. Morning periods of silence, simple mindfulness practices, and time spent in nature will allow your nervous system to be replenished and rejuvenated. The retreat will leave you feeling more grounded and more connected to nature and your sense of self. Through spending the weekend in a supportive retreat environment, freed from your normal obligations, you can ease more deeply into a state of mindful and appreciative presence.
When:
Dates for 2023:
Friday evening, 9th June – Monday afternoon, 12th June
Friday evening, 1st September – Sunday afternoon, 3rd September
Friday evening, 20th October – Sunday afternoon, 22nd October
Enquiries
Jocelyn Bennett
Photo: View from Clearview Retreat
