This is the sequel course to Foundations of Mindfulness that will continue to provide a broad overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of mindfulness. With interactive exercises to help students explore their own attitudes, mental habits and behaviors, Foundations of Mindfulness series offers a pathway for living with more freedom, authenticity and ease. Featured components of the course include experiential exercises, guided meditations, personal reflection and interactive discussions.
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Living with Balance and Ease will not only cover some of the fundamentals of mindfulness, but will focus on connecting to the innate resources and abilities that will allow for a more effective response to life's challenges, build resiliency, and invite peace and ease into everyday life.
Although this course can be taken as a standalone, it is recommended to take the first Foundations of Mindfulness course before beginning this course.
What You Will Learn
- Increase capacity for attentional control, sustained focus and presence.
- Concepts and practices that deepen the understanding of the mind/body connection, and highlights ways that the body is a direct portal to presence.
- Cultivate compassion for self and others
Syllabus
WEEK 1: Welcome to the Course!; Stress and Mind/Body Systems
WEEK 2: Mindful Stress Reduction
WEEK 3: Creating and Sustaining Balance in an Unstable World
WEEK 4: Achieving Positive Health
