Mindfulness crops up
everywhere now, in the press and in many walks of life, but what is it and how
can you benefit from it? This short introductory course will introduce you to
the philosophy behind Mindfulness and explain why it is becoming increasingly
popular for effective stress management and has been endorsed by NICE (the
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). Studies have suggested that
practicing Mindful meditation regularly can actually reduce cellular ageing as
well as improve memory and attention. It will also provide
you with tools and techniques to enable you to enhance your experience of life.
Mindfulness is a mind body approach to life that helps
people become aware of their own thoughts and feelings through simple
practices, empowering you to deal with stress more effectively. It also enables
a richer, more rewarding experience of everyday life, simply by cultivating a
more acute awareness of the present moment.
We tend to take care of our bodies, by eating
healthily and exercising but don't always remember to give the same care and
attention to our mental well-being. Neuroscientists have proven through many
well-documented studies that developing a more Mindful life-style; that is,
cultivating present-moment awareness, have fewer age-related illness and far
less instances of depression and anxiety.
On this course, Pilates
and Mindfulness teacher, Rosalind Hoyes, will through group
discussion, mindful movement and guided meditation provide you with the tools
and techniques needed to incorporate this life enhancing practice into daily
life.
At various points in the week, there will be mediation where
students are invited to lie on the floor or sit on a chair, according to their
own preference. The sessions will also include meditation practices, gentle
stretching and movement and group dialogue and discussion. Please wear
comfortable, stretchy clothing for movement.
