Finding Peace: An Introduction to Mindfulness

Discover Evidence-Based Mindfulness Practices – A 2-Hour Online Workshop

Welcome to Your Mindfulness Journey

Are you looking to explore effective strategies to manage stress, enhance focus, and improve your overall well-being? "Finding Peace: An Introduction to Mindfulness" offers a scientifically grounded introduction to mindfulness, leveraging insights from modern psychology and neuroscience.

This 2-hour online mindfulness workshop is designed to provide you with foundational mindfulness techniques and a glimpse into how these evidence-based practices can enhance your daily life. It serves as a valuable first step, allowing you to experience the benefits of mindfulness and decide if you wish to pursue a more comprehensive practice through our extended 8-Week Online MBCT Course.

Imagine being able to navigate a hectic workday with calm and clarity, or handling personal challenges with greater emotional resilience. Our workshop equips you with the tools to achieve just that.

Our workshops are evidence-based, accessible, non-secular, trauma-informed, and compatible with all belief systems, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone.

Your teacher, James Wittering, is a certified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher via the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Why Mindfulness?

Evidence-Based Benefits:

🌿 Reduce Stress and Anxiety:
Learn techniques supported by research to calm your mind and manage daily stressors effectively.

🎯 Enhance Focus and Clarity:
Improve your concentration and decision-making abilities through proven mindfulness practices.

😊 Improve Emotional Well-being:
Cultivate a positive mindset and greater emotional resilience, backed by psychological studies.

🛌 Boost Physical Health:
Experience the physical benefits of mindfulness, including better sleep and reduced tension, as highlighted by neuroscience.

🧠 Increase Self-Awareness:
Gain deeper insights into your thoughts and behaviors, promoting personal growth and self-understanding.

What you'll learn:

Workshop Highlights:

1. Introduction to Mindfulness:
   Understand the fundamentals and the scientific principles behind mindfulness practices.

2. Mindfulness in Nature:
   Explore how natural surroundings can enhance your mindfulness practice through evidence-based insights.

3. Breathing Techniques:
   Master simple, research-supported breathing exercises to centre yourself anytime, anywhere.

4. Guided Nature-Inspired Meditation:
   Participate in a guided meditation session using nature metaphors to cultivate presence and awareness.

5. Practical Applications:
   Learn how to integrate mindfulness into your daily activities, inspired by the rhythms of nature.

6. Next Steps:
   Receive guidance on how to continue your mindfulness journey and deepen your practice.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the Roots of Mindfulness: Learn why we evolved to experience certain mental states and how mindfulness can redirect these patterns.
• Train Your Attention: Develop techniques to manage scattered thoughts and improve focus.
• Experience Different Modes of Awareness: Explore experiential and observational modes to enhance personal growth.
• Emotional Regulation: Gain strategies to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively, improving overall life quality.

Who should attend?

Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to sample mindfulness techniques, this beginner mindfulness session is perfect for anyone interested in exploring scientifically-backed mindfulness strategies to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.

What’s Next? Continue Your Mindfulness Journey

This introductory mindfulness workshop offers a foundational taste of mindfulness practices. For those interested in achieving significant and lasting change, our 8-Week Online MBCT Course provides a comprehensive program based on evidence-based techniques. This extended course delves deeper into mindfulness strategies, offering personalized support and structured guidance to help you build a sustainable mindfulness practice.

Simply let us know during the workshop if you're interested, and we'll guide you on the next steps to deepen your practice.