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Eight-week MBSR course in Liverpool
Starts Thursday 2nd May 2019, 6.30-8.30pm
Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT | MAP  
£249 / £195 | DATES | DETAILS | BOOKING

Course dates

Week 1 Thursday 2nd May 6.30-8.30pm
Week 2 Thursday 9th May 6.30-8.30pm
Week 3 Thursday 16th May 6.30-8.30pm
Week 4 Thursday 23rd May 6.30-8.30pm
Week 5 Thursday 6th June 6.30-8.30pm
Week 6 Thursday 13th June 6.30-8.30pm
Week 7 Thursday 20th June 6.30-8.30pm
Week 8 Thursday 27th June 6.30-8.30pm
Please note, there is no class on 30th May

Course details

Built on a programme developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, our eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course combines mindfulness meditation and body awareness to reduce stress and anxiety. The course is also a first step on the path for anyone wishing to train to teach mindfulness. Applicants will be contacted for orientation, prior to the course, and should be able to attend each week and engage in the home practices.

• Outline of the course
  Week 1 Introduction to mindfulness
  Week 2 The barriers to practice
  Week 3 Body and movement
  Week 4 Staying present with feelings
  Week 5 Acceptance and change
  Week 6 Thoughts are not facts
  Week 7 Taking care of yourself
  Week 8 Continuing your journey
• Outline of the sessions
  Review of the previous week’s practice
  Explanation of the current week’s practice
  Questions about the practice before moving on
  Meditation 20-30 minutes of mindfulness meditation
  Discussion of issues arising from the meditation
  Practice to do between sessions
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Is it suitable for beginners? Yes, it's suitable for everyone.
  How many people are there in a class? Usually about 10.
  Will we be sitting on the floor? No, we sit on straight chairs.
  Does it involve yoga? Some gentle movement and basic yoga.
  Do I need a yoga mat? Mats provided but you can bring your own.
  What should I wear? Something suitable for floor-based exercise.
  Do I need to bring anything? Just a natural sense of curiosity.
  Do I need to book a place? Yes, because places are limited.
  I have another question! Ask us, we're here to help.
  

Open to everyone aged 18 and over. The course is entirely secular and suitable for people of all faiths or none. Price £249pp for employers with a reduced rate of £195 for individuals. The price includes all learning materials (worksheets, handouts, audio CD and downloads) in a presentation folder plus a certificate on completion.

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