
Explore mindfulness concepts and cognitive distortions from a western thought perspective, including the inner critic and monkey mind, and learn how to distance yourself from overwhelming thoughts.
practice mindful eating by slowing down, eating in silence, and engaging your senses while appreciating gratitude and interdependence of food. dedicate twenty minutes per meal to notice flavors and textures.
Practice mindfulness meditation without music by following a 4-7-8 breathing cycle, returning to the breath, and observing body, emotions, and thoughts with nonjudgmental awareness.
Practice mindfulness through deep diaphragmatic breathing, sensory awareness, and nonjudgmental observation of negative emotions, labeling thoughts, and returning to the present with self-compassion and gratitude.
The course is primarily aimed at people struggling with excessive stress, anxiety, and overthinking. However, it is also for anyone who wants to become more present, more mindful, and more connected to everyday life instead of constantly escaping into thoughts about “someday” or “somewhere else.”
The course consists of three sections:
Section I: Mindfulness Mindset
In this section, you will explore the mindset behind the practice of mindfulness. Topics covered include:
What is mindfulness?
What does it mean to be mindful?
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Mindfulness and thoughts, emotions, and senses
The connection between mindfulness, psychology, and philosophy
Mindfulness and stress
Mindfulness and pain
Mindfulness-based therapies
Scientific research on mindfulness
Section II: Practical Guidance
In this section, you will receive concrete and practical guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness into everyday life. Topics include:
What is formal practice?
What is informal practice?
What is meditation?
How to meditate
How to work with the breath
What is a body scan?
How to practice gratitude
How to cultivate compassion and self-kindness
Section III: Guided Meditations and Eastern Sources
In this section, you will find several guided meditations, including mindfulness meditation, senses meditation, rain meditation, gratitude meditation, and compassion meditation.
You will also receive an ebook and additional lessons exploring the Eastern roots of mindfulness, including Taoism and Zen.
This is a practical course for anyone who wants to live with greater calm, awareness, and presence in everyday life.