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What people have said about the program: 

During the eight week course I noticed profound shifts in the way I live my life. I have come a lot closer to living in the present moment. I really appreciate how Sabina listens with great care, friendliness and compassion to each participant and creates an environment that is safe. Thank you. Kathy Kemeny

As a seriel course attender I have been quite overwhelmed by how this course differed from all others. I have been  extremely grateful for the extraordinary level of personal energy and caring that you have so generously shared with the group. Therese

Participating in this course I have noticed a significant reduction in stress and an equally significant increase in joy. M.Schneider 

Just a big 'THANK YOU'. Wendy Long

I could not ask for a better teacher. Shauna

The day long intensive...Amazing

My physical symptoms have disappeared, my sleep has improved and my joy of life is on the rise. Sandra

I feel more peaceful and able to make better choices in my life. Michael-John

Sabina, I think you are an excellent teacher and I am glad to have been part of the course. Sitara

Great balance of practice and presentations. Y.Richard

What is Mindfulness?                                                                                                                                                                                    

Jon Kabat- Zinn (2003) defines Mindfulness as follows: Mindfulness is the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience. In other words: Mindfulness is the act of deliberately paying attention to internal and external experiences in a particular way. This particular way involves bringing the attention back to the present moment and being non- judgemental when doing so.

A more poetic definition is this metaphor: just like a vast, crystal clear lake reflects the sun and the moon and the stars and all that surrounds it so does the mindful mind reflect the thoughts and the feelings and the sensations as well as external experiences just as they are.David S. Black (2011) suggests: "To further grasp the definition of mindfulness, the term can be contrasted with experiences of mindlessness that occur when attention and awareness capacities are scattered due to preoccupation with past memories or future plans and worries; this, in turn, leading to a limited awareness and attention to experiences in the present moment."

What is MBSR?

The Mindfulness based Stress Reduction program (MBSR) is an internationally acclaimed 8 week course developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and the Centre for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. The program has grown out of Eastern wisdom traditions and western science and has been taught now for over 30 years. MBSR is a structured group program which teaches individuals the principles of mindfulness and how to apply them to deal more effectively with stress, illness and the demands of daily life.

The course includes:

Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices

Gentle stretching and mindful yoga

Short presentations on theory, group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life

Individually tailored instructions

Daily home practice

Four home practice CDs and a home practice manual

Course Details:

  • Tuesday the 14th of February to Tuesday the 3rd of April 2012
    • Time: 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm
  • Mindfulness Intensive:
    • Sunday the 11th of March 2012
    • Time: 9 am to 4 pm
    • Venue: Suite 2/35 Hume Street, Crows Nest
    • Cost: $520 + $50 Course Material

    More detailed course and enrolment information is availabel on www.MindfulAwareness.com.au. For inquiries please contact Sabina on 0419 980 923 or write to info@wellforlife.net.au



    8 Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program