The Mindfulness Works exclusive 4-week introductory course provides
you with an opportunity to experience the benefits of mindfulness.
This course is for 18+. The course is 4 x one hour sessions. Each
session is once per week on the same day and time.
IMPORTANT INFO - PLEASE READ
AGE 18 AND OVER ONLY - this COURSE IS STRICTLY FOR PEOPLE 18 YEARS
AND OVER
THE COURSE IS 4 X ONE HOUR SESSIONS. Each session is once per week on
the same day and time
NOT SUITABLE IF YOU HAVE SEVERE CLINICAL DEPRESSION OR SEVERE PAST
TRAUMA. This COURSE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE WITH SEVERE CLINICAL
DEPRESSION OR SEVERE PAST TRAUMA. In these cases 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
IF YOU HAVE MODERATE PAST TRAUMA - Please let your course facilitator
know at the start of the course. Please speak with them one on one
before the course begins.
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 CORTEXTHIS 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
Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity
to different areas of the cortexThis 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
[https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/the-benefits-meditation]
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 DONT 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 dont 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, MAURICE HARVEY-HALL
Maurice Harvey-Hall is a Mindfulness Practitioner and a practising
Mental Health Nurse with a Masters in Mental Health Nursing
and certificates in various psychotherapies. He has studied Eastern
philosophy, in particular Buddhism and Taoism, and has integrated
these principles into western psychological therapies. He has a
passion for mindfulness-based therapies and is an experienced teacher
in this field.
Maurice has been practising MINDFULNESS FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS IN
DIFFERENT FORMS AND MEDIUMS. He is also an avid triathlete who uses
MINDFULNESS IN HIS TRAINING AND RACING. He is an authority in the
field of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and utilises the ACT
framework and meditation in his daily practice.
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. Im 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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