Mindfulness Basic Course in English | Muli Glezer

Research also shows how Mindfulness can be very beneficial to us in our daily lives. Mindfulness has a positive influence on the functioning and structure of certain areas of the brain related to emotional stability, concentration, attention, creative thinking, problem-solving, dealing with difficult emotions, and reducing tension, depression and anxiety. Positive qualities such as self-confidence, inner peace, joy, empathy and compassion are strengthened.

Physically, mindfulness can lead to an improvement in physical functions negatively affected by stress, such as: immune system, sleep, pain, digestion, blood pressure and body ageing processes.

About the course

This is a practical course of 8 weekly sessions, designed to teach participants how to practice Mindfulness meditation correctly and independently in everyday life, both during the course and after its ending.

• We will learn how to develop attention to our personal experiences from moment to moment with more acceptance and less judgment and inner struggle.
• We will learn how to practice Mindfulness meditation in the sitting position (Either on a chair or a cushion) and in our daily activities.
• We will learn how to become more aware of our body, breath, sensations, senses, thoughts and emotions – from moment to moment.
• We will learn some of the theory behind the training in Mindfulness in a way that supports the practice (mainly from the Buddhist philosophy, and a bit from Brain science and Positive Psychology).
• We will discuss and deeply inquire into our meditative experiences and learn from each other.
• We will identify the inner forces that contribute to stress and how we can create an inner space that promotes clarity, focus, serenity, and wisdom.
• We will develop, internalize and apply the insights from practice into work and personal relationships, especially in regard to stressful and difficult situations.
• The course is also an opportunity to meet like-minded people, interested in the Mindfulness practice and its benefits.
• Developing a daily practice at home is a key aspect of the training. Participants will be invited and encouraged to devote 30-45 minutes to sitting at home every day to increase the effectiveness of practice.