This individual mindfulness course is available in English (6 sessions). Would you like to follow a mindfulness course in English? Then this training is entirely for you! You have your life nicely in order, but at the same time your full schedule costs you a lot of energy. You don't want to turn your whole life around, but want to deal with stress. What you want is peace, so that you can make choices that really suit you! This 6-week individual MBSR Mindfulness training in Amsterdam will help and support you (we use the MBSR/MBCT course of Radboud University.   

Mindfulness Training (MBSR)/MBCT – English

In 1979 Jon Kabat-Zinn set the Mindfulness based Stress Reduction on the map. One definition of Mindfulness given by him is "Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non judgmentally". And this is exactly what we will train during this training.

Mindfulness is proven to be effective in reducing the following symptoms:

• work stress and burnout
• negative thinking, ruminating
• relapse to depression
• chronic pain and the emotional effects of a serious disease
• symptoms regarding anxiety and fear
• physical symptoms which are stress and tension related 

During 6 individual sessions, you will learn the techniques of mindfulness through some theory and different meditations. You will also exercise slow movements to connect body and mind and you will practice at home and reflect your learnings in guided explorations of experiences and insights. The training also consists of 45 minutes of daily home practice. So it's advisable to save about one hour per day. 

Mindfulness Intake

Before starting the mindfulness training, we’ll have an intake session. This is an important moment to explore together whether the training is the right fit for you.

During the intake, we’ll discuss:

• Your motivation: what brings you to mindfulness?

• What you hope to learn or experience during the training.

• Any personal circumstances or sensitivities I should be aware of.

• Practical details: schedule, location, and what to expect from the sessions.

The intake is designed to get a clear sense of your current situation and needs, so that the training can align with where you are right now. Mindfulness is not therapy, but a training in awareness — learning to be present, to handle stress, and to relate differently to thoughts and emotions. Still, the practice can sometimes touch on personal themes. That’s why we’ll also look together at whether this is the right time for you to start. 

Then after your intake we start the training. Each session includes:

• guided meditations (sitting, walking, stretching);
• practical mindfulness daily life exercises;
• discussing and sharing practice experiences.
• In addition to these exercises and theory , each session also offers room for deeper inquiry and sharing experiences.

Each session has a theme

Session 1: Living on automatic pilot

Session 2: Relating to obstacles and challenges

Session 3: Getting to know your boundaries

Session 4: The landscape of stress

Session 5: Responding to stress with awareness

Session 6: Mindful communication or: Thoughts are not facts

Self care: how can I take better care of myself?

Integrating what you have learned. Evaluation

6 week program

duration 1,5 hour (around 1,5 hour)

interim guidance if necessary

this includes reader information, inquiry, exercises, yoga and inspiration

Price: private: 900,, for companies: 1495,- excl btw