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 New Zealand’s largest mindfulness training
organisation. Every month over 500 people complete the Mindfulness
Works introductory course.
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.
_"NZ MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTER GRANT RIX SAYS
MINDFULNESS HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BENEFIT OUR BRAINS TO SUCH AN EXTENT
THAT WE CAN FEEL CALMER, MORE AWARE, HAVE AN INCREASED ABILITY TO
FOCUS AND CONCENTRATE, REMEMBER THINGS BETTER AND FEEL HAPPIER." —
NZ MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE JULY 2012_
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 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
[https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/the-benefits-meditation]
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE WITH CLINICAL OR SEVERE DEPRESSION
This course is not a therapeutic course and is not a cure for
depression. If you have severe or clinical depression, it is important
that you receive specialist medical advice.
For more information and support on depression, please visit:
The NZ Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/
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Depression Help/Support NZ Website: https://depression.org.nz
[https://depression.org.nz/]/
The Low Down — Depression Help/Support for Young
People: https://thelowdown.co.nz/
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 MARTIN WILSON
Martin Wilson is the principal of and a personal / leadership coach
with Selfmade Coaching (selfmade.co.nc). He's also an Associate for
the Mental Health Foundation of NZ's Working Well Programme.
Previously, Martin was a partner in a large commercial law firm and
then established his own legal practice.
Juggling the challenges of being a busy lawyer, a parent and an
over-thinking, over-achieving self, contributed to Martin’s first
‘foray’ into meditation 20 years ago. From there he developed a
broader interest and participation in mindfulness work and related
self-awareness growth practice, much of which he engages in as a
coach.
His principal mindfulness / meditation experience comes from the
Vipassana tradition and yet he is a keen explorer of other approaches.
Martin lives in Wellington, is married to Chris and has three younger
adult children. Being in nature, travelling and growing self-awareness
are his ‘things’.
QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION:
If you have questions or require more information:
Email: karen@mindfulnessworks.co.nz
Ring 0800 308 007
Contact Form: Mindfulness Works website contact form
[http://mindfulnessworks.co.nz/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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