Summary
Basic introduction to mindfulness.
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What is mindfulness? More than a meditation technique, mindfulness is a way of life. It helps you to reconnect with your inner capacity of being aware in the present moment, intentionally, and without judgment of whatever is here and now.
Every day, we experience a range of emotions: joy, sadness, anger, hope, love, stress, uncertainty, and connection, among others. At the same time, our minds are filled with thoughts every minute of the day. Mindfulness is the ability to observe those thoughts and feelings with an open and flexible mindset. Embracing - and be aware of - everything that is already here,
In this series of four meetings, you will establish the foundation to start implementing mindfulness practice in your everyday life.
Dates & Registration
'Life is the practice'
In this introductory training series, we will experience basic teachings and exercises of mindfulness; you will establish the foundation to start implementing mindfulness practice in your everyday life, one step at a time. As the well-known mindfulness trainer Jon Kabat Zinn puts it, “Life itself is the practice”.
The aim of the workshop is not to eliminate stress, anxiety, rumination or distraction. Instead, we learn ways to approach and cope with it, being fully present, and accepting what there is here first. Good decisions and changes can only be made when we first accept what it is already going on.
For whom is this training?
This training is for WUR students who want to work on:
- Getting to know your 'monkey mind'
- Getting more focused
- Coping with feelings of stress
- Being more present in your life
- Establishing a daily mindfulness practice, formally and informally
About this training
We focus on five important aspects of mindfulness practice. During the sessions, you will learn theoretical background and experiential practices on-site and between sessions.
Session 1: Attitude in mindfulness; breathing as an anchor
Session 2: Beginner's mind and body awareness
Session 3: Mindful movement
Session 4: Mindful communication
Practical information
| Group Size | Max. 15 students |
| Language | English |
| Duration |
4 sessions of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. |
| Registration |
After registration, you will receive a short screening form. Based on this, the trainer will decide: a) that you can participate in this training. You will receive an acceptance email and Outlook invitation. |
| Costs | Free, offered by Team Student Life, Wellbeing & Inclusion |
If you are interested in this training, you can leave your contact details here without any obligation. As soon as new dates are announced, we will send you an email.
About the trainer
This training is given by Nereida Ordovás Garcia - student psychologist and trainer at WUR.
"My fields of expertise are cultural diversity and mindfulness. With my workshops I aim to bring together students from all over the world and share a safe space to talk about the challenges that studying abroad might bring, such as loneliness, homesickness, and educational shock.
I use mindfulness approaches to address those difficulties and others such as anxiety or concentration problems."
Questions & Support
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