Foundations of Mindfulness Course

Discover the benefits of mindful meditation over this 4 week course

online & In person

Tuesday Evenings | 6.30 -8.30 pm

8.11 | 15.11 | 22.11 | 29.11

$440

Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of mindfulness and tools that will guide you towards the development and enhancement of your practice from beginner to advanced.

Each session we will cover one of the four foundations of mindfulness commonly taught within the Buddhist tradition and delivered within a framework of modern psychological and neuroscience advancements. You will not only learn how to meditate, you will learn why it is an essential skill in building greater emotional resilience and wellbeing.

Whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned practitioner, the course will provide you with insights and techniques to help you deepen your practice.

Maria-Elena will guide you through the four foundations of mindful meditation through lively and engaging discussions, activities and practical exercises teaching you the skills for developing a rich and personal practice.

Course Outline

WEEK 1 | MINDFULNESS OF THE BODY

The first foundation of mindfulness anchors us in the sensory experiences of the body. One of the most fundamental and grounding foundation in mindfulness

Tuesday November 8, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

WEEK 2 | MINDFULNESS OF FEELINGS

The second foundation incorporates mindfulness of feelings and feeling tone. A practice that can help us manage painful feelings and emotions and explore the feelings within the feelings increasing our insight and wisdom.

Tuesday November 15, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

WEEK 3 | MINDFULNESS OF MIND

The third foundation of mindfulness training teaches us to regard thoughts and thinking as mental objects. We learn to allow thoughts to come and go without attachment and free ourselves from the suffering of thinking.

Tuesday November 22, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

WEEK 4 | MINDFULNESS OF DHAMMA

The fourth foundation orients us towards the Dhamma or the way of the pathway to enlightenment. It includes the Four Noble Truths, the 7 factors of awakening and the precepts.

Tuesday November 29, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Course Details

COST | $440

Location: In person | EJ Ward, 189 Underwood Street, PADDINGTON

LIVE STREAM |Workshops will be streamed as a webinar over ZOOM. You will require a computer with webcam capabilities and a stable internet connection.

Sessions will be recorded and access to the course will be available for 60 days.

You will receive guided meditations each week to help you with your practice.