Mindfulness Training ๑ Strengthen Mental Resilience
Come to the information evening on January the 22nd!
Mindfulness is the perfect way to really improve your quality of life. Plus... it is really fun and, though sometimes challenging, very enriching! It brings you so many useful insights to start a more conscious way of life.
The word 'mindfulness' is derived from Buddhism, literally meaning 'to remember' but more precisely means 'to observe consciously without judging'.
Too often in our daily lives, we rush about from one task to another, taking little time to sit back and just be. We are constantly 'in gear'. This results in a sense of dissatisfaction and hurries: things are never finished, never enough. Our minds can run overtime, worrying, and fretting over things past. Never finding real peace.
With mindfulness meditation, we learn to settle our thoughts and find this peace. You will learn to observe your thoughts and feelings, rather than be overwhelmed by them. The key in all of this is not to resist our experience, but rather to embrace and observe. You will be encouraged to apply mindfulness to your day-to-day life and find that you start to enjoy life more: for example, eating, biking, working, or doing yoga with more presence and awareness.
The eight-week program has a beautiful structure, that takes you to step by step, from focusing on the breath to refined body consciousness; it includes mindful yoga and the insights to respond wisely to pain. Also included are mindful communication skills and wise self-care. You will be asked to practice guided meditations at home daily (with recordings). The daily practice will soon cause a clear improvement in how you experience your life!
This classical mindfulness training has been (scientifically) proven to be really effective to strengthen mental resilience. This is also why it is covered by various health insurance companies. It is nowadays applied worldwide for a wide variety of issues like stress, pain, insomnia, depression, eating disorders, or panic attacks.
About the facilitator:
Ciska Matthes is a devout practitioner of Buddhist meditation since 25 years and an enthusiastic Mindfulness Trainer since 2011. She has trained hundreds of adults, teens and children in Mindfulness, and has always been delighted and inspired by the obvious benefits of it.
Facilitator: Ciska Matthes
Date: Every week on a Friday, starting officially on January the 29th
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Generator Hostel Oosterpark, Mauritskade 57 Amsterdam
Prices: €15,50 for the information night the 22nd of January, €399 for the full program starting 29th of January. This includes eight 2 hour sessions, a personal intake interview with the trainer, the book 'Mindfulness: Finding Peace In A Frantic World' by Mark Williams, a practice book, access to the guided meditations on SoundCloud and herbal tea during the sessions.
Tickets: https://theconsciousclub.com/prices-tickets
Notice: this course may be (partly) covered by your insurance company! Please check. For Dutch insurances, check the Zorgwijzer to see if yours does.
AGENDA:
» Friday the 22nd of January // 19:00 - 21:00 (Information Session)
» Friday the 29th of January // 19:00 - 21:00
» Friday the 5th of February // 19:00 - 21:00
» Friday the 12th of February // 19:00 - 21:00
» Friday the 19th of February // 19:00 - 21:00
» Friday the 26th of February // 19:00 - 21:00
» Friday the 12th of March // 19:00 - 21:00
» Friday the 19th of March // 19:00 - 21:00
» Friday the 26th of March // 19:00 - 21:00
GOOD TO KNOW
» Minimum 6, maximum 12 participants.
» After enrolling you will receive a brief questionnaire to hear about your expectations.
» Bring your own mat and meditation pillow.
» The check-in closes 2 minutes before the start of each class with no exceptions. Make sure that you’re 10 minutes early to be able to enter and enjoy our classes.
» Come fully dressed to ensure easy entry & exit. You can leave your belongings in our dressing rooms, but changing and showering are not permitted.
» We don't allow cell phones & bags in our sacred spaces. You are welcome to leave any valuable items secured at our reception desk.
» Please keep 1,5 meter distance and follow your teacher's guidelines to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
» We don't do refunds. You can cancel a class up to 8 hours before the start time in order to use your ticket again. In case of a later cancellation, you will be charged.