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Cairns – An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation 4 Week Course

Cairns – An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation 4 Week Course
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The Mindfulness Works exclusive 4-week introductory course provides you with an opportunity to experience the benefits of mindfulness.WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?4 x classes 45-page guidebook12-month subscription to the premium Wildflowers Mindfulness appWeekly emails with extra articles and instructionsDownloadable guided mindfulness meditations for you to keepABOUT MINDFULNESS WORKSMindfulness Works is one of Australia's largest mindfulness training organisation. Every month over 600 people complete the Mindfulness Works introductory course across Australia and New Zealand.WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.” — Jon Kabat Zinn (Professor of Medicine Emeritus Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine).Modern research about mindfulness and meditation shows that over time and with regular practice, mindfulness offers significant benefits to people including less stress, less anxiety, greater focus, calm and happiness.“Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex…This mental shift decreases the negative effects of stress, mild depression and anxiety. …The researchers found that the meditators showed a pronounced shift in activity to the left frontal lobe. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before.” - Psychology TodayTHE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATIONWith regular practice and over time, mindfulness and meditation can offer the following benefits.Reduced stress and anxietyImproved sleeping patternsIncreased relaxationGreater self-awareness and emotional intelligenceDeeper levels of self-acceptance and self-love“Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex…This mental shift decreases the negative effects of stress, mild depression and anxiety. …The researchers found that the meditators showed a pronounced shift in activity to the left frontal lobe. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before.” — Psychology TodayIMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE WITH CLINICAL OR SEVERE DEPRESSIONMany studies show that with regular practice and over time (at least 8 weeks), mindfulness can reduce stress and anxiety. However if you have severe or clinical depression, it is important that you receive specialist medical advice.For more information and support on depression and to get help, please visit:Beyond the Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Phone: 1300 22 4636FULL 4-WEEK COURSE – DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS: Give yourself the full experience of a 4-week course rather than just an introductory workshop or a shorter course. Mindfulness takes time to develop as a habit and a full 4-week course allows you to practise between classes; giving you a greater opportunity to experience the benefits of mindfulness for yourself in a real way.NO RISK MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: If you attend all the classes (complete the course) and don’t feel you have received any benefit, you are entitled to a full 100% money-back refund. You still get to keep all the course materials, downloadable guided meditations, workbook and app.EXCLUSIVE 45-PAGE GUIDEBOOK: Our exclusive 45-page professionally-designed Mindfulness Works guidebook is for you to keep. This includes weekly assignments, lots of articles and a reading list.FREE WILDFLOWERS MINDFULNESS MEDITATION APP: Get a free one-year subscription to one of the highest rated and most advanced mindfulness apps on the planet. Use the inbuilt self-paced course to continue to practise mindfulness at your own pace and in your own time, whenever and wherever you like. NO RELIGION. NO DOGMA. NO FUNNY POSITIONS: This course is practical and fun with no religious elements at all. We sit in chairs, the language used is clear and modern.EXPERIENCED AND WELL-SUPPORTED TEACHERS: Receive guidance from experienced mindfulness teachers with retreat experience, who have received our Mindfulness Works teacher training and who partake in ongoing professional development.COURSE TOPICS:Week 1: What is Mindfulness and What are the Benefits?Week 2: Mindfulness and The Thinking MindWeek 3: Mindfulness and EmotionsWeek 4: Mindfulness and Self-CompassionWHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?This course is suitable for absolute beginners who have no or very little mindfulness and meditation experience. This course is not suitable for children and is best for people aged 18+.YOUR COURSE FACILITATOR IS LARA BAKERLara is dedicated to practising mindfulness as a way of keeping herself healthy and remaining balanced as a busy mother and running a company. She has used mindfulness as a solid coping mechanism when life has been challenging.Lara has had 14 years’ experience working in the community sector with young people and the homeless. She has an intense sense of social justice and believes everyone needs to have access to professional development and stress reduction techniques to work at their optimal and achieve a healthy life.Lara’s tertiary background is psychology/community work; she has a Diploma of Youth Work and is also a certified trainer and assessor. Lara has worked under government and non-government organisations in various positions from volunteering, working in drop-in centers, residential services, as a school counsellor/education and working directly with people with drug and alcohol issues to managing an organisation she founded.She has had 10 years’ training experience along with designing and running workshops for many different audiences.Feedback from participants indicates Lara’s facilitation ability creates a warm, interactive environment for participants to learn and be heard whist maintaining an important level of professionalism.Lara’s company is Community Training and comes from a strength-based approach right throughout all levels of an organisation from direct client contact to team dynamics to administration and allows organisations to perform at an optimal level.QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION:If you have questions or require more information: Email: karen@mindfulnessworksaustralia.comRing 1 800 138 119Contact Form: Mindfulness Works website contact formTESTIMONIALS FOR THE MINDFULNESS WORKS INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION COURSE:“Thank goodness I came across Mindfulness Works. I have learnt so much in a year and am the happiest, authentic and most content that I have ever been. By learning acceptance without judgement has been an eye opener for me. I’m continuing my journey of self-compassion and feel excited and hopeful for my future. But am grateful of the now and who I am today…” – Rebecca Young“The course was very relaxed and friendly, and full of useful practical advice that recognised the limits to time that everyone faces. Also I liked the mix of people attending, with a range of different reasons for being there.” — Rosie Cree “Since doing this course, I have been sleeping much better, I feel much more in control of my emotions, I have enjoyed ‘noticing’ my own state, but also it has transferred to everything around. This means I am re-enjoying many things that I had been taking for granted.” — Sandy GoodFAQsAre there minimum age requirements to enter the event?This course is for people 18 years of age and over.What should I bring to the event?Please bring comfortable, warm clothing. If you would like to sit on a cushion or stool, please bring this with you.What's the refund and tranfer policy?We offer full refunds or transfers up to one week before this course starts.If you attend all 4 classes of the course and feel you have not got value, you are entitled to a full refund.We do not offer refunds if you do not attend all 4 classes of the course.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?NoIs it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?Yes

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