Mindfulness Courses
Mini Retreat: An Evening of Midsummer Mindfulness – Tuesday 25th June 18.30-21:00
Join Mindfulness teacher and researcher Lucy Trend to celebrate the fire energy of high midsummer. If the weather is dry we’ll be outside beside the water, around a real fire. The evening will be a chance to celebrate the zenith of summer, to contemplate and connect with the gentle flame of peace, compassion and creative expression in our own hearts. Held in Westerton, near to Westerton Station. Suggested cost £30 (or pay from the heart – according to your means, minimum £20).
Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC): Are you curious about Mindfulness but not entirely sure what it is, or how it might relate to you? Or have you practiced some mindfulness already but haven’t found a way to keep going with it? The MBLC (Mindfulness Based Living Course) offers an in-depth personal practice experience, learning stage by stage at weekly classes, through guided practices, explanations, and talks, and most importantly, in a supportive group environment of a tutor-led group. The course enables participants to establish an effective and regular daily mindfulness practice so as to help the mind settle and stabilize. These courses can be offered in person and online by Mindfulness teacher and researcher Lucy Trend who is registered with the Mindfulness Association (UK) and BAMBA
Free Introductory Session: Thursday 10th October 2024 18:45-20:45 on Zoom. Come along to learn a bit more about what the course is like, and meet the teacher. This is a completely free, no obligation session
Upcoming course Dates:
Thursday Evenings 24th October – 12th December 2024 18:45-20:45 on Zoom.
Who might want to attend? Open to any interested individuals wishing to develop a mindful approach to life.
Why practise mindfulness? Practising mindfulness results in an unfolding of our potential, allowing us to make choices about how we live in connection with ourselves and our world. Whatever brings you to take your first steps on the journey of becoming more mindful, we recognise that it is the journey of a lifetime, learning and growing through present-moment compassionate living.
Organisations and employers may wish to commission the course for their service users or staff. Special sensitivity can be taken in cases of groups with particular needs. Please email info@stmts.co.uk to enquire.
It provides a good foundation for a more mindful life, but also for those who wish to go on to train to teach mindfulness.
The structure of the MBLC course:
The Mindfulness Association’s Mindfulness Based Living Course consists of 8 weekly 2 hour sessions, and an optional Day of Mindfulness. There is a free introductory class before the course begins for those who are curious but not sure whether to commit to the full training. It is led by tutor Lucy Trend.
Cost: 8 sessions course £160 full price, sliding scale – minimum payment £120. If you cannot pay even the minimum amount please contact the course leader Lucy Trend at info@stmts.co.uk to discuss possibilities. The Day of Mindfulness is £75/50
The weekly themes:
Introductory Session – What is Mindfulness and Why Practice It?
Session 1 – Start Where We Are
Session 2 – The Body as a Place to Stay Present
Session 3 – Introducing Mindfulness Support
Session 4 – Working with Distraction
Session 5 – Exploring the Undercurrent
Session 6 – Attitude of the Observer
Day of Practice (also open to public see info below)
Session 7 – Self-acceptance
Session 8 – A Mindfulness Based Life
Follow Up Session – The Rest of Your Life
Teacher training pathway: Mindfulness Association provide a comprehensive teacher training pathway for those who have attended this course and wish to train to deliver the MBLC. The MBLC is recognised as an eight week course in the UK Good Practice Guidelines and those trained to teach it are eligible to join the UK Listing of Mindfulness Teachers. For full information see https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/ma-courses/8-week-mblc/
“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Testimonials:
“Thank you so much for your guidance this week. I felt so settled and calm after the meditation you skillfully guided. It really was nourishing and exactly what I needed. I had a training assessment afterwards and I was able to stay settled and grounded and completed it with ease. Thank you for the sharing.” Sharon McCafferty, Family Support Worker
“This MBLC mindfulness course has truly been a life save for me. It has helped me re-connect with myself and others, I am now able to find ways to positively deal with life’s trials and tribulations and be less afraid. Understanding and gaining greater knowledge of what it is to have kindness and compassion for myself and for others is a real gift” R. Macfarlane
“The Day of Mindfulness provided a relaxed place of safety – conducive to sharing. The meditation practices combined with the collective vibe created a feeling of deep rest and a sense of positivity about future action.” G.M.
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