CDEV081 - Foundations of Mindfulness Practice

Course Description

In this world of hyperconnectivity, the act of slowing down at home and work may feel like a long-forgotten luxury. Mindfulness meditations and the attitudes associated with the practices can help us to pause and notice our inner and outer worlds. From this place of pausing, we can then make decisions with clarity which will be skillful for ourselves, others and the planet at home, in community and in workplace settings.

In this interactive and experiential course, learners will gain a practice-based overview of the Integrated Mindfulness Certificate (IMC) and will have an opportunity to explore the basic principles and tenets of mindfulness meditation while experiencing various core practices in a virtual group setting. The course combines online group learning with space and time for self-reflection between sessions, including large and small group work, readings, and journaling.

Course Outline

• Learn basic tenets, principles and theories associated with mindfulness-based practices

• Explore the difference between reaction and response

• Explore the attitudes associated with cultivating a mindfulness practice; such as, empathy, compassion and acceptance

• Practice core mindfulness-based practices, including breath practices and loving-kindness meditation

• Explore intention for pursuing the Integrated Mindfulness Certificate

Learner Outcomes

• Participants will understand the basic tenets, principles and theories associated with mindfulness-based practices

• Participants will be able to name and explain the attitudes associated with cultivating a mindfulness practice

• Participants’ will have direct experience of core mindfulness-based practices and the art of inquiry

Notes

Every body is welcome regardless of past meditation experience.