The Mindfulness Works exclusive 4-week introductory course provides
you with an opportunity to experience the benefits of mindfulness.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?
* 4 x classes
* 45-page guidebook
* 4 week free gift subscription to the Calm premium mindfulness app
* Weekly emails with extra articles and instructions
* Downloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keep
ABOUT MINDFULNESS WORKS
Mindfulness Works is one of Australia's largest mindfulness training
organisation. Every month over 600 people complete the Mindfulness
Works introductory course across Australia and New Zealand.
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose,
in the present moment, and non-judgementally.” — Jon Kabat Zinn
(Professor of Medicine Emeritus Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre
for Mindfulness in Medicine).
Modern research about mindfulness and meditation
[http://mindfulnessworks.co.nz/the-evidence-that-mindfulness-meditation-work/]
shows that over time and with regular practice, mindfulness offers
significant benefits to people including less stress, less anxiety,
greater focus, calm and happiness.
_“NEUROSCIENTISTS HAVE FOUND THAT MEDITATORS SHIFT THEIR BRAIN
ACTIVITY TO DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE CORTEX…THIS MENTAL SHIFT
DECREASES THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF STRESS, MILD DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY.
…THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT THE MEDITATORS SHOWED A PRONOUNCED SHIFT
IN ACTIVITY TO THE LEFT FRONTAL LOBE. IN OTHER WORDS, THEY WERE CALMER
AND HAPPIER THAN BEFORE.” - PSYCHOLOGY TODAY_
THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION
With regular practice and over time, mindfulness and meditation can
offer the following benefits.
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Reduced stress and anxiety
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Improved sleeping patterns
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Increased relaxation
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Greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence
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Deeper levels of self-acceptance and self-love
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE WITH CLINICAL OR SEVERE DEPRESSION
Many studies show that with regular practice and over time (at least 8
weeks), mindfulness can reduce stress and anxiety. However if you have
severe or clinical depression, it is important that you receive
specialist medical advice.
For more information and support on depression and to get help, please
visit:
Beyond the Blue
[https://www.beyondblue.org.au/]https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
[https://www.beyondblue.org.au/]
Phone: 1300 22 4636
FULL 4-WEEK COURSE – DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS: Give yourself the
full experience of a 4-week course rather than just an introductory
workshop or a shorter course. Mindfulness takes time to develop as a
habit and a full 4-week course allows you to practise between classes;
giving you a greater opportunity to experience the benefits of
mindfulness for yourself in a real way.
NO RISK MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: If you attend all the classes
(complete the course) and don’t feel you have received any benefit,
you are entitled to a full 100% money-back refund. You still get to
keep all the course materials, downloadable guided meditations,
workbook and app.
EXCLUSIVE 45-PAGE GUIDEBOOK: Our exclusive 45-page
professionally-designed Mindfulness Works guidebook is for you to
keep. This includes weekly assignments, lots of articles and a reading
list.
FREE 4 WEEK GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CALM PREMIUM MINDFULNESS
APP: All participants on courses receive a free 4 week gift
subscription to the full version of the award-winning Calm Mindfulness
and Meditation App. PLUS get a 25% off the price of a 12 month
subscription to Calm premium.
NO RELIGION. NO DOGMA. NO FUNNY POSITIONS: This course is practical
and fun with no religious elements at all. We sit in chairs, the
language used is clear and modern.
EXPERIENCED AND WELL-SUPPORTED TEACHERS: Receive guidance from
experienced mindfulness teachers who have received our Mindfulness
Works teacher training and partake in ongoing professional
development.
COURSE TOPICS:
WEEK 1: WHAT IS MINDFULNESS AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
WEEK 2: MINDFULNESS AND THE THINKING MIND
WEEK 3: MINDFULNESS AND EMOTIONS
WEEK 4: MINDFULNESS AND SELF-COMPASSION
WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?
This course is suitable for absolute beginners who have no or very
little mindfulness and meditation experience. This course is not
suitable for children and is best for people aged 18+.
YOUR COURSE FACILITATOR IS LARA BAKER
Lara is dedicated to practising mindfulness as a way of keeping
herself healthy and remaining balanced as a busy mother and running a
company. She has used mindfulness as a solid coping mechanism when
life has been challenging.
Lara has had 14 years’ experience working in the community sector
with young people and the homeless. She has an intense sense of social
justice and believes everyone needs to have access to professional
development and stress reduction techniques to work at their optimal
and achieve a healthy life. Lara also offers equine assisted learning
(working with horses through mindfulness) to a wide variety of
audiences.
Lara’s tertiary background is psychology/community work; she has a
Diploma of Youth Work and is also a certified trainer and assessor.
Lara has worked under government and non-government organisations in
various positions from volunteering, working in drop-in centres,
residential services, as a school counsellor/education and working
directly with people with drug and alcohol issues to managing an
organisation she founded.
She has had 10 years’ training experience along with designing and
running workshops for many different audiences.
Feedback from participants indicates Lara’s facilitation ability
creates a warm, interactive environment for participants to learn and
be heard whilst maintaining an important level of professionalism.
Lara’s company is Community Training
[http://www.communitytrainingservices.com.au/] and comes from a
strength-based approach right through all levels of an organisation
from direct client contact to team dynamics to administration and
allows organisations to perform at an optimal level.
QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION:
If you have questions or require more information:
Email: karen@mindfulnessworksaustralia.com
Ring 1 800 138 119
Contact Form: Mindfulness Works website contact form
[http://mindfulnessworksaustralia.com.au/contact/]
TESTIMONIALS FOR THE MINDFULNESS WORKS INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS &
MEDITATION COURSE:
_“Thank goodness I came across Mindfulness Works. I have learnt so
much in a year and am the happiest, authentic and most content that I
have ever been. By learning acceptance without judgement has been an
eye opener for me. I’m continuing my journey of self-compassion and
feel excited and hopeful for my future. But am grateful of the now and
who I am today…” __– Rebecca Young_
_“The course was very relaxed and friendly, and full of useful
practical advice that recognised the limits to time that everyone
faces. Also I liked the mix of people attending, with a range of
different reasons for being there.” _— Rosie Cree
_“Since doing this course, I have been sleeping much better, I
feel much more in control of my emotions, I have enjoyed
‘noticing’ my own state, but also it has transferred to everything
around. This means I am re-enjoying many things that I had been taking
for granted.” _— Sandy Good
FAQS
ARE THERE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE EVENT?
This course is for people 18 years of age and over.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE EVENT?
Please bring comfortable, warm clothing. If you would like to sit on a
cushion or stool, please bring this with you.
WHAT'S THE REFUND AND TRANFER POLICY?
We offer full refunds or transfers up to one week before this course
starts.
If you attend all 4 classes of the course and feel you have not got
value, you are entitled to a full refund.
We do not offer refunds if you do not attend all 4 classes of the
course.
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT?
No
IS IT OK IF THE NAME ON MY TICKET OR REGISTRATION DOESN'T MATCH THE
PERSON WHO ATTENDS?
Yes
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