The 6 week Foundation course
Course content
Introduction
- about this course
- what is mindfulness?
- how it works / brain science
Week 1 - core practices
- how to practice
- mindful breathing
- mindfulness of body feelings
Week 2 - mindfulness in movement
- stretching & exercise
- lightening thoughts yoga
- mindful walking
Week 3 - interconnection & gratitude
- interconnection, gratitude & your gut
- the 10 second re-boot
- sleep better
Week 4 - managing interactions
- mindful communication
- kindness & compassion
- emotional intelligence
- mindful hearing
Week 5 - managing difficulties
- leaning-in with curiosity
- reframing
- mind the gap
Week 6 - habits & what next
- review your practice
- habits
- keeping it going and next steps
Week 2 - Mindfulness in Movement
Movement and body awareness is at the heart of mindfulness practice. So this week, while maintaining your breathing and body scan practices, take your awareness for a walk!
It's also a good idea to start any meditation session with some stretching or yoga, so there are some stretching exercises and a simple yoga practice included.
When you have developed some body awareness, you then take this into movement, which begins with mindful walking.