The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8 Week Programme | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-02T13:35:39+08:00 Peatix Nirvana Mind The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8 Week Programme tag:peatix.com,2016:event-149125 2016-04-29T19:00:00SGT 2016-04-29T19:00:00SGT MBSRAn 8 Week Course "A life-affirming course in conscious living" University of San Diego's Center For Mindfulness The MBSR Course is conducted over a period of eight weeks. The programme will involve eight scheduled weekly classes for two and a half hours and an additional day of mindfulness. What the programme consists of.... Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices Gentle stretching and mindful yoga Inquiry exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life Individually tailored instruction Group dialogue Daily home assignments Guided audio files for home practice and a workbook The MBSR programme is a highly participatory practical course that requires commitment and willingness. What you will learn.... Articulate the key aspects of mindfulness as it relates to stress reduction, coping with pain and illness and enhancing well-being Differentiate MBSR from relaxation and other distraction techniques that may seem similar but are fundamentally and theoretically quite different in contending with difficulty and enhancing quality of life Practice and apply mindfulness techniques in both personal and professional settings as a means of contending more effectively with the demands of both settings Integrate mindfulness into social interaction with colleagues, supervisors, clients, family and friends to facilitate more effective and mindful communication Implement brief mindfulness practices as a means of contending with acute pain, anxiety and distress. The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme is a course designed to teach people how to better take care of themselves and participate fully in improving the health and quality of their lives as they work with various types of 'stressors' or suffering that is limiting the life that they would like to live.April-June 2016 ProgrammeEvery Friday, 7:00pm - 9:30pm, for 8 weeks29th Apr | 6th May | 13th May | 20th May27th May | 3rd Jun | 10 Jun | 17th JunAdditional Day Of Mindfulness Saturday 5th Jun 10am - 4pmVenue: Far East Shopping Centre in OrchardCost: $850.00 (inclusive of course materials)Registration of enrolment for this course closes on the25th of April 2016Email: helen@nirvanamind.net or Call +65 98565974