Introduction to Mindfulness

Catalog description

In this introduction to Mindfulness course students will learn the principles of practice, develop their own mediation practice, and apply principles to daily life. They will learn strategies to skillfully work with thoughts, emotions, and sensations, while developing their capacity to enhance mind-body awareness of present-moment experience. They will study theory and research in the field of mindfulness and the emerging science that shows promising, beneficial effects for physical and mental health and well-being. This course is designed for beginners and is also suitable for those with experience who want to refine their practice. This experiential course consists of a combination of lecture, practice, and discussion, and will follow the PERMANENT Model of Well-Being's Process: Learn. Experience. Reflect. Repeat.