MBSR TRAINING
Starting 2 July 2020
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week course that developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at UMass Medical School’s Stress Reduction Clinic.
The objective of the training is to learn to be more connected to ourselves: our own minds and bodies, and with life around us.
The training helps us recognise and manage the patterns and behaviours that are generating stress in our day to day, helping us live a more present life.
Participants attend weekly sessions of 2h30 for 8 weeks. A silent day is planned at the end of the training.
Each session consists of guided practice, group reflection, and inquiry.
During the course, participants will be asked to practice at home, daily, with the support of audio meditations.
Weekly themes
Week 1 – Exploring Mindfulness
Week 2 – How we perceive the world and ourselves
Week 3 – Being at home in our own body
Week 4 – What is Stress?
Week 5 – Stress: reaction or mindful response?
Week 6 – Mindful communication
Week 7 – Taking care of ourselves
Week 8 – Looking backward, going forward
Testimonials
This is what some participants to the previous trainings said about it:
I followed the course with Estelle just before going back to work from maternity leave. I wanted to help myself finding a balance as a new working mom. The course gives concrete tips to release stress and to find balance. Estelle is a very kind, opened and serious teacher which enables people to feel at ease from the start.
— Marine - MBSR Participant
My goal before I enter the course was to be more connected to myself and to learn to be more mindful of everyday activities. During the course, I have learned different ways of mindful communication, which is so necessary to keep good relationships. Meditation and mindfulness are a daily routine for me now and I feel alive. Estelle has been a great support, I really appreciate her personal approach to each person in the group. Highly recommended! Life-changing!
— Santa - MBSR Participant
Additional information
Dates: July 2,9,16,23,30 – August 6,13 and 27 (+ August 9th - full day)
Time: Thursdays: 7 pm – 9:30 pm + Sunday 9th August: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Weteringschans 74, 1017XR Amsterdam
Price: 425 euros including VAT.
It includes:
your participant workbook
your guided meditation audio files
Special Bonus
A welcome bonus for my students, this price also includes:
a free 1h one-on-one follow-up session after the training
and 15% discount on all future Mindfulness events
Coverage (Insurance / Company)
Some health insurances cover part or the full cost of mindfulness courses. Please check with your personal insurance if you can benefit from that coverage.
Some companies may support part or full cost of mindfulness training as part of their training budget - check with your HR manager if this is an option for you.
About Me
My name is Estelle Augustyn, and I am a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction certified teacher from the Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA) in Germany.
I graduated with a Master’s in Management of Human Resources, and I have 15 years of experience in the HR management field.
I came to mindfulness and the MBSR technique after trying many other options to recover from a bad burnout brought by my professional life.
After seeing the positive effects on my road to recovery, I decided to become a trainer myself so I could bring the benefits of mindfulness to individuals and companies.
Although I am originally from France, I will lead this MBSR course in English.
FAQ
What will this 8 week-course provide me?
knowledge about stress and mindfulness meditation techniques
body awareness (still or in movement) group discussions
assignments to do at home
workbook & audios for your daily practice
What are the benefits?
Increase your present moment awareness in life
Learn how to deal with stress and difficulties
Learn to cope with your medical condition & pain
Prior the start of the program, an introductory one-on-one meeting to give you more information about the training, to answer your questions and to make sure that this program will fit your current life situation.
Is this training for me?
This training is accessible for anyone with or without any experience of meditation or yoga, whatever their physical conditions.
What are the COVID-19 Precautionary Measures?
Safety is a priority 😊
The maximum capacity is 8 participants.
All the material (yoga mat, meditation cushion / bench) will be installed in advance so you need to touch as little as possible. If you feel more comfortable bringing your own mat, meditation cushion or blanket, you are welcome to do so.
The yoga mat will be disinfected with mat-spray before and after each session.
The door handles and other surfaces that are touched regularly will be clean before each session.
Keep the 1.5 meter distance prescribed by the Dutch government.
We encourage you to wash your hands or use the disinfectant gel available.
Please sneeze or cough in your elbow or in a tissue that you can dispose of.
If you have any symptoms, such as a sore throat, a runny nose, sneezing, a mild cough or a heightened temperature, please stay at home until you feel fully recovered.
In case of any questions, please let me know.
How to book
To book your spot, please send a message using the form below.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your participation, don’t hesitate to send a message as well!.
