A SUMMARYThis is an 8-week secular and evidence-based Woodland Mindfulness Course (MBSR/MBCT), teaching mindfulness techniques in weekly 2-hour sessions in a beautiful woodland setting. Throughout the course, participants will be given the opportunity to learn a combination of traditional meditation techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy exercises, and chi gong, as well as learning about the physiology of the brain and the effects that stress has on the body and mind. Activities are based around an open fire and followed up with an opportunity to talk about experiences. Some of the practices are done in a lying position but can be adapted to suit individual needs. All activities are invitational.
Practicing mindfulness in a woodland setting can help to enhance our sensory skills through immersion in nature. Gently learning to pay attention to ourselves as well as our environment can help deepen our sense of connectedness with the natural world as well as ourselves.
Participants will learn simple meditation practices to help become more aware of what is happening with-in everyday experiences, therefore more able to manage thoughts, emotions and body sensations effectively.
The first half of the course will be spent looking at learning skills to develop an awareness of body sensations, feelings, and thoughts, and in the second half, we will learn how to incorporate these skills into our everyday lives.
Mindfulness practice is simple yet powerful as it can interrupt the habit of getting lost in thoughts. This practice is the foundation of mindfulness where you will learn to observe and train your attention away from stressful thought patterns which can improve your health and well-being.
The 8-week format is fundamental to start forming new healthy habits, the repetition of showing up each week and building a meditation practice over a number of weeks, in a group environment, provides an opportunity to build strong foundations for the future of your health and wellbeing. Making this commitment to yourself is a great gift.
On completion of the 8-week course, it may be easier to cultivate new skillful choices when faced with difficult situations and stress levels as you become more familiar applying mindfulness skills to different areas of everyday living.Practicing mindfulness in a woodland setting can help to enhance our sensory skills through immersion in nature. Gently learning to pay attention to ourselves as well as our environment can help deepen our sense of connectedness with the natural world as well as ourselves.
Introductory offer, £50 for full course including materials.
Usual rate £150 for full course.
