Our day-to-day choices about where and how we place our attention, really matters.

One of the main things we hear from participants who have finished our eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course is that by the end of the eight weeks, they have far greater resources at their disposal with which to manage their minds, regulate stress and switch off. Feeling calmer, communicating more effectively, sleeping better and having a greater sense of enjoyment in life is just the cherry on the top.

This stuff works.

Since 1979, this program has been supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, autoimmune disease and more. It’s also evidence-based. Over the past forty years, there has been a tremendous amount of research out of Harvard, UCLA, Stanford, and many more high-ranking institutions to provide us the insight into how this approach is helpful and how it not only works but how it can actually change our brains and our lives for the better in a way that is relatable and relevant to our modern and fast-paced lives.

Why Eight Weeks?

Change happens through practice and the evidence suggests that eight weeks provides the time for new cognitive, emotional, neurological and behavioural pathways to form. Just like a program at the gym, we need to allocate a decent amount of time in order to see changes in our life. Over the course of 2.5hrs each week plus one full day silent retreat, you will have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself fully and create long-lasting change. Outside of this, there is a commitment to daily practice which we will help keep you accountable for.

You will be led in a safe and supportive environment for this work and learning through this engaging, participatory and practical course including:

Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation, learning to meditate or deepening your practice
Gentle stretching and mind-body awareness exercises
Group discussion aimed at increasing awareness in everyday life
Essential daily home practices to embed into your daily living
Techniques that can be practiced anywhere, anytime, to fit into your lifestyle
Workbook, selected readings and a series of guided meditations to support your practice

In addition to the 31 hours of practice in a supportive classroom environment, each participant engages in 45 minutes of mindfulness practice daily to foster the development of the new habit of mindfulness.

Come and join us for an engaging and practical deep dive into how to regain balance and live with greater ease. We will offer theory, practice, and most importantly connection, real, genuine conversations, laughter and sometimes tears – something we believe the world could do with a little more of.

The course commitments and inclusions:

Attendance at 8 group classes that run for between 2.5 and 3 hours each.
Attendance at the all Silent Day Retreat
31 hours of direct tuition
Mindfulness Meditation sound files for use at home
Course materials and resources to assist your practice; and
Weekly emails to inspire and keep you on track

TERM TWO DATES: Tues 21st April - 9th June 7pm-9.30pm, 31st May Silent day 9am-4.30pm (Venue TBC)

LOCATION: TBC

INVESTMENT: $850. Place a $150 deposit now to secure your place. Advance booking is essential as spots are limited.

Any questions? Get in touch to organise your complimentary call: www.coolkarmacollected.com.