8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course at OMH Therapies (online or in-person) – Next Course Dates TBC
This course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise, who is an accredited teacher through The Mindfulness Association.
This Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn and includes all the principles of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme with the addition of compassion.
The aim of the course is to help participants develop a mindfulness practice that can be applied in both personal and professional life.
The course will include a mix of theory and experiential practice.
If you can’t make it to the group one week, don’t worry, we will ensure you have access to the course notes and audio downloads.
Places are limited so booking early is recommended to secure your place.
We really appreciate you booking with us. By choosing to do your course with us, you are contributing to our work to make mental health and wellbeing knowledge and services more accessible in schools and disadvantaged communities. Your support is received with our deepest gratitude.
Benefits Available on Course Completion:
Feel a greater sense of calm (less stressed / anxious)
Have developed a better relationship with self and possibly others
Feel more resilient in the face of difficulty
Be better equipped to manage day to day life
Course includes:
16hrs of training (eight weekly sessions of two hours)
Mindfulness day retreat
Course Manual and audio downloads for home practice
Week to week tutor support
Ongoing support through online community
Location - OMH Therapies, 4 Atholl Place, Edinburgh, EH3 8HT or at home via zoom if online.
Format - One 2hr class per week for 8 weeks. Sessions start at 7.15pm and end at 9.15pm each Monday evening
- Week 1 - Start Where we Are
- Week 2 - The Body as a Place to Stay Present
- Week 3 - Introducing Mindfulness Support
- Week 4 – Working with Distraction
- Week 5 - Exploring the Undercurrent
- Week 6 - Attitude
- Week 7 - Self Acceptance
- Week 8 – A Mindfulness Based Life
- 1st March 2025 (9am – 1pm) - Day Retreat (optional)
Retreat will be held at Urban Yurt, 81 Burdiehouse Drive, EH17 8BD
Pricing
8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course at OMH Therapies (online or in-person) – Next Course Dates TBC
£245.00
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“Since starting the course, I no longer experience anxiety, that was part of my personality before. My confidence and happiness have increased.”
Mindfulness Course Attendee