Dates: 29th April to 6th May, 9th to 16th September 2011
Cost: self-funded individuals: 9600 SEK (= 7680 SEK + moms); individuals funded by an institution or organisation: 12000 SEK (= 9600 SEK + moms)
Location: Dharmagiri Retreat Centre, Väster Bännbäck (30 kms north of Sala)
Enquiries: c/o Breathworks office, e: info@breathworks.co.uk , tel: +44 161 834 1110.
Booking: c/o PPS, e: lars.davidsson@pps.nu , tel: +46 224 190 20.
Who is it for?
This level is for those who may be:
- interested in learning about the Breathworks programmes
- wanting to deepen their own mindfulness practices
- interested in using mindfulness-based approaches in their professions to improve the quality of people’s lives
- thinking of becoming a Breathworks trainer and running Breathworks Living Well courses
Residential Week
The peaceful residential setting provides a safe, supportive environment to engage with the course content through presentations, discussion groups and experiential practices. A range of topics and activities will be explored including:
- the principles and practice of mindfulness
- mindfulness-based principles applied to pain and stress management
- the core Breathworks mindfulness meditation practices
- mindfulness in daily life (including breath awareness and pacing)
- mindful movement
- the Breathworks Living Well programmes
Foundation Course Training Outcomes
- Participants will have extended and deepened their understanding and use of mindfulness practices in their own lives
- They will be able to discuss these principles with clients as well as use some of the techniques - a more detailed outcomes list is available on request
- Those wishing to develop skills for delivering these practices to others or become Breathworks trainers can progress to Breathworks Teacher Training