Mindfulness Now

WHAT THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDES

Part 1 - The Foundation of Mindfulness, Self-Reflection

Module 1 - Mindfulness Basics 

We'll begin by establishing the guidelines for our mindfulness practice, in the creation of a safe space for sharing, participating and encouraging collaboration. 

Gained insights and practical tools include; 

• Introduction to the Mindfulness Council Guidelines - drawing upon the practices and insight of the Ojai Foundation,

• The discovery and discussion of mindfulness basics, including the what, why and how to, 
• A focus on mindful breathing, and 
• An introduction to guided and daily mindfulness practices for diving deeper 

Module 2 - Paying Attention 

In this module, we'll learn to listen and pay attention to our inner world and inadvertently also to others.

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Discovering and discussing the concept of Mindful Listening - how well you pay attention to others when they're talking, how well you listen to your thoughts, feelings and body sensations, and how open you are to differing perspectives and beliefs,

• How to become a better communicator in all areas of your life - personal, romantic and professional, and 

• Continued engagement in breathwork and guided mindfulness practices

Module 3 - Discovering Inside 

In this module, we'll begin the lifelong process of getting to know ourselves, through the lens of compassion and kindness, and with the absence of judgment.

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Discovering and discussing the importance of ALL your thoughts and feelings - positive and negative,
• Cultivating self-awareness, and 
• Continued engagement in breathwork and guided mindfulness practices

Module 4 - Connecting Authentically 

In this module, we'll learn how to connect authentically with ourself so that you may connect authentically with others. 

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Discovering and discussing the difference between compassion and kindness,

• Acknowledging and pondering the metaphorical 'masks' you're wearing in your daily life,

• Continued cultivation of mindful listening practices, and 

• Continuous engagement in breathwork and guided mindfulness practices

Part 1 will be delivered on Wednesday November 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th at 7pm EST via Zoom.

Part 2 - Your Personal Mindfulness Practice, Journeying Deeper Within

Module 1 - Practicing Gratitude

In this module, we'll learn how to shift our awareness from one mindset to another, and we'll begin shifting from 'negative' to 'positive' states of mind.

Gained insights and practical tools include; 

• The practice of keeping a daily gratitude journal,
• Establishing a list of things that you can always be grateful for - regardless of the circumstances  and experiences you find yourself in, and
• Establishing a mindful eating practice, for amplified stillness and embodied gratitude

Module 2 - The Mind Body Connection

In this module, we'll learn more about the co-dependency between our mental and physical health - when one is healthy, so to is the other and vice versa.

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Engaging with what your body is trying to tell you, and getting in tune with it's signals,
• Learning how to articulate how your body feels,
• Understanding how your emotions are being experienced in your physical body,
• Learning the difference between Mindful Movement and Exercise, and
• Learning the benefits of a Body Scan, and how to engage with it for awareness

Module 3 - Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

In this module, we'll learn why and how to embrace the full spectrum of emotional experience, for relation with others.

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Learning how to engage with our emotions, for gaining valuable information about where we are and why,
• The significance of Emotional Journaling, and 
• An 'I Am' poem for empowering emotional charges 

Module 4 - Noticing Emotional Triggers 

In this module, we'll learn how to create space between the way we feel and the way we emote.

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Learning the difference between responses and reactions, 

• How to work with our breath to move into more responsive ways of operating, and 
• The practice of an in-depth Body Scan for further aligning with our bodies physical manifestation of emotions

Part 2 will be delivered on Wednesday January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at 7pm EST via Zoom.

Part 3 - Practicing What You Preach, Expressing Mindfulness Externally 

Module 1 - Exploring Authentic Open-Mindedness

We'll begin by learning how to apply mindfulness to our interactions with others, for building authentic connections.

Gained insights and practical tools include; 

• Recognizing biases, assumptions and fears,

• Perspective taking for enhanced inclusivity,

• How to move away from judgments, and

• Learning to listen with an open-mind 

Module 2 - Handling Conflict Skillfully  

In this module, we'll learn how to apply mindfulness in addressing conflict - a natural part of life - so that we may address challenges with ease.

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Recognizing how you physically, emotionally and mentally respond to conflict, 

• How to use mindfulness in conflict driven situations, and 

• A loving kindness practice for expressing genuine kindness with others

Module 3 - Nurturing Compassion 

In this module, we'll learn the benefits of working with mindfulness to amplify compassion.

Gained insights and practical tools include;

• Learning the benefits and practice of self-compassion, through self-love and acceptance,
• Learning the benefits and practice of compassion for others, through self-love and acceptance, 

• Creating harmony between our pain and joy, and 

• A loving kindness practice for expressing genuine kindness with ourself

   

Module 4 - Being The Change

In this final module, we'll engage about the materials covered, and where to go from here - mindfulness is a life-long journey.

You'll be invited to share with the fellow participants, the things that you'd like to do and/or change that you now feel better equipped to do.

Part 3 will be delivered on Wednesday February 17th and 24th, and March 3rd and 10th at 7pm EST via Zoom.