Beginners Mindfulness Meditation Course

Who is this course for?

Complete beginners to Mindfulness and Meditation
People who may have practiced some Mindfulness and Meditation at home via the internet or an app or who are returning to meditation after a break
All genders and anyone above the age of 16 years
People who have a reasonable level of bodily movement and who are not recovering from recent injuries, operations and/or chronic illnesses which may cause them pain whilst sitting in meditation
People who can commit to the full 4 week course as this is a progressive styled course which will help to develop a regular practice
*This course will not be suitable for people who have been diagnosed by a doctor as suffering from psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia

Week 1	You’ll be introduced to the course and your fellow meditators. We’ll explore what Mindfulness and Meditation is and isn’t about, learn about the benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for our health and wellbeing, explore how to sit comfortably and practice mindful breathing and mantra Meditation.
Week 2	We’ll recap from week 1 and then investigate the body and mind’s resistance to Mindfulness and Meditation. We’ll also explore where our thoughts come from and how to settle them. You’ll also learn about the scientific evidence that supports the benefits of a daily mindful Meditation practice. We’ll practice visualisation mindful Meditation.
Week 3	We’ll recap from week 2 and practice different types of Mindfulness and Meditation e.g. chanting, silence, walking, and Transcandental mediation.
Week 4	We’ll recap from week 3 and practice Buddhist Meditations and Mindfulness, explore the concept of awareness, and final discussion of the course.