Mindfulness is a very powerful resource that will enable you to gain control of your stress.  Our programs will help you learn how to develop a capacity for mindfulness.

There are 7 types of programs.  Please note that all programs are modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) approach.  For example, if you choose mindfulness meditation, it will be presented as covered and presented in MBSR.   If you are unsure, feel free to contact us and we can advise on what classes will best to suit your objectives.

1. Free 2 Hour Introduction to MBSR
2. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
3. Mindfulness Meditation
4. Mindfulness Yoga
5. One-on-One Mindfulness Coaching
6. Mindfulness at Work
7. Workshops

 

1.  Free 2 Hour Introduction to MBSR

The purpose of this 2 hour session is to show how mindfulness can be used to help individuals get control of the stress in their lives.

There will also be a review of the MBSR program outlining content and objectives.

As a participant, you will receive:

• Guided instruction in 3 mindfulness practices
• Suggestions for starting a mindfulness practice
• List of resources for learning more about mindfulness and stress
• Suggestions for integrating mindfulness into their daily lives

For the next free 2 hour Introduction to MBSR, please click here

 

2. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

This program is modeled on the world renowned stress reduction clinic at the University of Massachusetts that was started by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 with the development of the educational program Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

 This program is for individuals who want to acquire a capacity for mindfulness as a coping resource to handle stress whether it is a result of work challenges, health challenges, and really any other circumstance that is leading to excess stress.  This is a 24 hour program offered over 9 class sessions.

People participate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs to address stress and health concerns.  Some of these include:

• Stress on the job
• Family and relationship stress
• Chronic pain
• Anxiety and panic
• GI Distress
• Sleep disturbances
• Fatigue
• High blood pressure
• Headaches
• Depression
• Substance Abuse

 For the next MBSR start dates and course details, please click here.

 

3. Mindfulness Meditation

This program is for individuals who would like to learn just mindfulness meditation. The classes are 1.25 hours long and are offered in a series of 6-8 classes.  This program serves as an introduction to mindfulness meditation and allows you to begin practicing without a large time commitment

 You will learn sitting, walking and lying down meditations.  The meditations are guided by the instructor and they are of varying lengths to help bring variety to the practice.  During the sitting practice, you may either sit on the floor or in a chair depending upon your preference and comfort level.  You will be provided with suggestions on how to apply mindfulness in your daily life.

For the next Mindfulness Meditation program dates and course details, please click here.

 

4. Mindfulness Yoga

Mindful yoga is a practice that integrates mindfulness meditation and hatha yoga.  The classes are 1.25 hours and are offered as a series or as “drop in”. 

 This is a practice of yoga that would be of interest to individuals who see yoga as more than just an athletic practice – there is ongoing emphasis on mindful awareness throughout the class which promotes an awakening of the union of breath, the body, and the mind.  Mental and physical effort at the same time!  This also includes the time moving in and out of poses, which is often missed as a time to maintain awareness and continue to “Be in Yoga”.

 For the next start dates and course details, please click here.

 

  5. One-On-One Mindfulness Coaching

 One-on-one guidance enables you to learn about mindfulness on an individual basis. The content of each session will be tailored to your needs and will be based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program.

Please click here to learn more about One-on-One Mindfulness Coaching.

 

 6. Mindfulness at Work

Organizations are increasingly interested in offering mindfulness training for their employees.

• Work related stress is estimated to be the biggest occupational health problem in Canada according to the Conference Board of Canada
• The annual cost to Canadian companies for illness and disability is $16 billion
• According to a very large study of the health of Canadians, 55 percent of working Canadians report high levels of perceived stress

Too often, people can come to believe that the stresses they face are never-ending, beyond their control, and/or overwhelming.

 This may result in reduced engagement at work, a sense of being stuck, conflict with co-workers, diminished health, loss of great personal potential, a sense of dissatisfaction or even short and long term disability. 

 This program will offer Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to meet the needs of an organization.  The content and timing will be adapted to fit your organizational objectives.

Please click her to learn more about Mindfulness at Work

 

7. Workshops

Practical Wellbeing’s workshops are designed for you if you are looking for a one stop program for an introduction to mindfulness.  They are terrific if you are looking for a “taste of mindfulness” and to see how it could fit into your life.

Workshop are run periodically, usually on a weekend.  The length of time varies from 2 to 6 hours depending upon the topic.

For the next Workshop dates and course details, please click here.

 

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