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8 week MBSR course

Posted by Paola Vais

· February 3, 2022

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

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Workshops and retreats

Posted by admin

· August 1, 2018

Introduction to Mindfulness and Heartfulness – Clonakilty Community College

Enrolment on the 11th September

Classes start in the 18th September

An 8 week course during which you will be introduced to mindfulness and kindness-compassion practices and will have to opportunity do explore how mindfulness can support well-being and bring more ease in our lives.

The course consists of 8 weekly classes lasting 1 1/2 hours, and – to experience the benefits that mindfulness can bring – you will be encouraged to set aside 15-20 minutes per day to practice at home with guided recordings which will be available to download.

This is an experiental course, learning and practicing body scan, gentle mindful movements, meditation and bringing mindfulness in every day life.

It is an ideal course if you are not sure about committing to a more intensive course like the 8 week MBSR or the Breathworks Mindfulness for Health.

This course is both for beginners and for those who already have experience but would like to refresh or establish a regular practice.

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