8 week courses – West Cork Mindfulness

8 week MBSR course

Paola Vais — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:17:17 +0000

I’m delighted to be offering an in person MBSR course after such a long time!

The course will be held in Clonakilty, at O’Donovan’s Hotel, starting on the 15th of February, and will take place every Tuesday for 8 weeks, from 6.30 to 9 pm.

A full day workshop will take place on the week-end of the 26-27 March – day and venue to be confirmed

The course is offered on a cost sliding scale:

€ 360 supporter rate – if you chose this rate your generosity will enable someone to attend at a reduced rate

€ 330 – regular rate

€ 260 – concessionary

If finances are tight do not hesitate to contact me.

During this in person course you’ll be introduced to different forms of mindfulness practice and learn how to bring mindfulness in your daily life, to which end a commitment to a daily practice and exercises, for up to 45 minutes a day, is essential to experience the benefit of the program.

The course consists of :
pre-course phone or Zoom one to one meeting,

8 sessions of 2.5 hours each
The programme includes guided mindfulness meditation practices, gentle mindful movement, informal mindfulness practices, and home practices.

Course materials include the course handbook, a workbook and recorded guided practices

Some of the benefits that people experience after attending the course:
* increased ability to handle stressful situations
* more energy and enthusiasm
* greater capacity for relaxation
* improved self-confidence
* better sleep

Cost € 330

Please note that this is not a drop in course.

To book a place please e-mail me or come to the orientation session on the 8th of February

8th February : orientation evening

During this free event you will be introduced to the course , and experience a taster of mindfulness meditation with some guided practices. The orientation evening will offer the opportunity to ask questions and enroll in the upcoming course starting on the 15th February .

The 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at University of Massachusetts Medical School over 40 years ago. This program has been proven to benefit the overall well-being, creating a shift around how we experience stress and the ups and downs of everyday life.

You can book your place for the free orientation here

Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress – online course

Paola Vais — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:32:15 +0000

The next Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress and well-being course will take place online.

During this eight-week course you will learn mindfulness skills to cope with the the stress and difficulties we all encounter in our lives, within a small supportive and friendly group setting.

The course will also teach you tools to explore new sources of joy and calm in your life,

Starting on the 1st of March at 6.30 pm the course will run for 8 weeks, ending on the 19th of April.

The first class will be 2 ½ hours long, to allow time for orientation & introductions, while all other sessions will last 2 hours (6.30 to 8.30 pm)

Cost: € 160

Learn how to boost your happiness and well-being, find new sources of joy and calm in your life, and to cope with stress and the difficulties we all encounter in our lives.
You will learn the foundational skills of mindfulness, compassion, and meditation, and how to apply them in your life in a way that really makes a difference.

A lot of research has been done on the benefits of mindfulness, like reducing blood pressure, support sleep, reduce stress , improve mood, and boost resilience.

The course:
8 weekly online sessions via Zoom, from 6.30 to 8.30 pm every Monday
Material to support your study in between classes
Guided meditations downloads
The course presents a balance of teaching, questions and discussion, and guided meditation
The course is run in a small group learning environment, with a maximum of 12 students.
A commitment to a home practice of 20 minutes a day is key to reap the many benefits of this course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
~The skill of meditation
~Mindfulness and self-compassion skills in daily life
~Greater concentration and focus
~How breath and body awareness can transform stress
~Supportive mindful movement practices
~The art of taking joy in simple pleasures
~How to overcome your ‘negativity bias’
~The many health benefits of mindfulness

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR ?

This course is for anybody that would like to learn skills to reduce stress levels and improve their mental wellbeing, happiness and quality of life.
However, mindfulness can be challenging as we learn and practise ways of dealing with difficulties in our lives. For this reason, this course is best done when life is relatively steady and you are feeling robust enough emotionally to take on the training.

Breathworks Mindfulness for stress and well-being

Paola Vais — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:03:37 +0000

The Breathworks mindfulness for Stress course starts in February.
Introductory session on Monday 3rd 6 to 7.30 PM , at Lisheen’s House, Bridge Street, Skibbereen
Unease and stress are part of life that we all experience, at different times and to different degrees. The Breathworks approach to mindfulness and compassion as a way to better cope with the hick ups that life throws at us has been beneficial to a large number of people.

Mindfulness for Health

Paola Vais — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:26:06 +0000

The next Breathworks Mindfulness for Health Course will take place in Skibbereen, starting at the end of January

Coming up : Mindfulness for Stress course

Paola Vais — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:22:56 +0000

Starting mid January, in Bantry Holistic Center

MBSR

admin — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:39:42 +0000

The next 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course will start on the 3rd of October. It will take place in An Sanctoir, Ballydehob, and will run until the