A Short, Carefully Crafted Introduction to Mindfulness
Whether you’re just beginning your mindfulness journey or returning after a break, the three-week Introducing Mindfulness programme offers a concise introduction to mindfulness principles and practice.
Held weekly over 3 weeks, this course invites you to delve into three fundamental mindfulness topics, each aimed at enhancing your everyday wellbeing:
- Techniques for focusing your attention and understanding how this can transform your perception.
- Discovering fresh approaches to living and how these can support you in the present moment.
- • Identifying the distinction between reacting and responding, and considering how this insight might positively influence your quality of life.
The course is structured so that each session builds upon the previous one’s themes and experiences. You’ll also be encouraged to extend your learning through ‘home practice’ between meetings.
What does home practice involve?
Your teacher will provide recordings for the main practices and ask you to practise for between 10 and 20 minutes each day.
What are the challenges?
- At first, practising meditation may feel strange or unfamiliar. As best you can, keep an open mind.
- It is not obvious at the outset which practices will be most helpful and you may not see benefits immediately. Practise gentle persistence, and remember that people respond differently.
- Some people feel apprehensive about being in a group. However, learning from others and seeing that you are not alone can be very beneficial.
What are the benefits?
Research shows that mindfulness courses like this one have many benefits:
- Reduced feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression
- Improved ability to cope with pain and illness
- Less worrying and obsessing over things
- Greater appreciation of what is pleasant and enjoyable in life
- Feeling clearer about what is truly meaningful, and living life with a stronger sense of purpose
- Improved overall wellbeing, even in difficult times
We can’t guarantee all of these benefits for everyone, but our own experience and the published research tell us that changes like these are very common and make the challenges of participating worthwhile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What technical equipment will I need?
- You will need access to a tablet/laptop/computer (attending the course via a smartphone does not tend to work very well.)
- You will need a reliable internet connection.
- Don't worry if you are unfamiliar with Zoom, resources will be provided to enable you to undertake a test session, and your teacher will be available to support you.
How many people are there on a course?
The course size maximum is 16, but anywhere between 6 and 12 is likely.
What support materials will be provided?
After each session you will be given access to a booklet covering the themes of the session and access to audio and video materials to support you in your home practice. These materials will remain available to you online for 6 months after the course, but you are most welcome to download them and keep them if helpful to you.
Why are the training sessions recorded?, and who else will have access to the recordings?
The sessions are recorded to enable the ongoing evaulation of your teacher, and will be shared with an OMF supervisor. They will never be used for any other purpose, and will be destroyed once evaluation is complete.
Will I recieve any form of certificate of completion?
Yes, Purple Lotus Digital Certificate of Completion for the 3 Week programme will be issued as long as you have attended 2 of the 3 formal sessions.
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Applications Close:- Wednesday 25th Feb
