Date/Time
Date(s) - 18/06/2016 - 19/06/2016
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin

Categories

• Mindfulness
• mindfulness training

It is with regret that we announce the cancellation of this course by the provider. We hope that they will run the course at a later date.

This course is an Introduction to the foundations of Mindfulness, which is suitable for beginners and for those who already have a Mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to our moment by moment experience in a way that is non-judgmental and kind. In the beginning we notice how our attention is like a butterfly flitting from one thought to the next. So we start by slowing down and settling our mind through regulating breathing and counting. We then introduce practices that ground us allowing our attention to drop out of the throng of thoughts in our heads into the sensory awareness of the body. We then learn to rest in the present moment getting used to disengaging from our habits of compulsive doing. And then, when we notice our attention drifting away into thinking, we learn to work with the mindfulness supports of sound and breath.

We are initiated into this graduated process through the core practices of settling, grounding, resting and mindfulness support. We also practice bodyscan and walking meditation and simple practices for integrating mindfulness into daily life. We simultaneously work on developing kindness as a basis for self compassion.

If you wish to carry on to do the Mindfulness Practitioner Certificate Course you will have home assignments that include regular mindfulness practice, daily life exercises and journal writing to complete before starting the next Course.

Course details: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June, 10am – 5pm both days

Course tutors: Jennifer Rylands & Jane Negrych

Course cost: £140 (***please note this is a sterling price) includes lunch both days, course manual and access to tutors during training period

To book on this foundation weekend click here