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 6 - Developing your practice
We carry with us, from one day to the next, our old baggage of who we think we are. Learned patterns of behaviour and emotional reaction get hardwired into our brain and body, so that responses become automated.
The good news is that each day, and every moment, is an opportunity to start creating new, more relevant and compassionate responses.
As you keep practicing, the re-wiring process in the brain becomes more and more established. So now it's time to consider how you will keep going with it - and we're here to help you.
But most of all, a huge well done to you! You've made a major start in changing your life for the better, and that will positively affect everyone around you too.