Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation Course

 

Many of you may have heard or come across the term 'mindfulness' and 'meditation' interchangeably used in conversations in various healthcare settings, yoga or mindfulness community.

So, what is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? What do you really know about mindfulness? Why are we seeing this everywhere in discussions between clinicians and holistic wellbeing practitioners? 

If you would like to know more about what mindfulness is, the current trends in research or simply explore the evidence-based benefits such as increased focus and attention; develop better awareness - self and surroundings; improve wellbeing or even precautions on practising mindfulness, then you may be interested in my new 20-hour Yoga Alliance Professional CPD course - Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation.

The course is suitable for everyone if you want to understand, develop or deepen your mindfulness practice as a yoga practitioner, yoga teacher or using the skills to enhance your personal or other professional skills.

This is a 20-hour CPD course that offers: 

- an understanding of what mindfulness meditation is and how it is different from other meditation practices;

 - the various practices under the mindfulness umbrella - formal and informal;

 - history of mindfulness in the west and its standing in scientific community;

 - mindfulness in research and its relevance to yoga – as a practitioner and teacher.

 - practice and enquiry

 Upon full attendance and completion of this course, you will:

-understand the basis and structure of formal & informal mindfulness practices;

 -understand the difference between mindfulness and its relevance to building compassion and other common meditation practices;

 -develop a mindfulness practice using simple techniques and share the practices with your students, friends, family; or deepen your practice and build your practice towards compassion through self-enquiry.

 -learn to develop a gentle and compassionate space in your practice and teaching;

 -explore and develop self-enquiry & self-observation.

-develop a daily routine and enhance your meditation experience in teaching & practice.

To see dates of the course and to book the course CLICK HERE.

For more information about other courses on offer, please visit www.suriayoga.com or get in touch at admin@suriayoga.com

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A.J is a fully insured CNHC UK-registered yoga therapist, a passionate wellbeing & yoga teacher and is currently pursuing MSc in the Studies in Mindfulness.