Mindfulness Group: Guided Mindfulness

Service Description

This is an experiential and practice-based course that will teach you a number of different mindfulness practices and methods. It is suitable for beginners and those who have some experience. Each class involves guided mindfulness exercises, with clear step by step instruction and the chance to get face to face individual questions answered, so you can successfully learn the skills to practice on your own. Mindfulness is recognised by western psychology and many other traditions. It has been shown to help reduce stress, create emotional balance as well as the other benefits listed: Calms the mind Relaxes the physical body Reduces anxiety and stress Improved emotional balance and less emotional reactivity Improved sense of wellbeing and more happiness, joy and optimism Improved concentration, focus and mental clarity Improved creativity Increased self-awareness and self-understanding Helps with healing and managing pain Helps create healthy eating patterns Improves sleep The course is presented in small group format over 5 x 1 hour weekly sessions.