MBSR TRAINING
Starting 29th October 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: Oct 29 - Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 – December 3, 10, 17 (+ December 6th - full day)
Time: Thursdays: 7 pm – 9:30 pm + Sunday 6th December: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: ONLINE (ZOOM)
Price: 365 euros including VAT.
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 online
a discount on all future Mindfulness events
Coverage (Insurance / Company)
I’m a VMBN (Vereniging Mindfulness Based Trainers Nederland en Vlaanderen) Mindfulness trainer (category 1) and 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.
When I will receive the zoom link?
You will receive a ZOOM link in advance. Just click on the link. It is not necessary to download ZOOM.
Technical tips for the online session
It’s better to use your laptop or desktop for a better viewing
Check it before to make sure video, mike and speakers are working
If you have a head set, do not hesitate to use it
How To Be Really Present: some tips !
Imagine that you are away from home so that your full concentration can be during the introduction session
Prepare your learning space beforehand (you can sit on the floor, on a chair or on your sofa)
Please join the introduction 5 minutes before start time. You can always join the ZOOM room and then go and make a cup of tea!
·Get yourself comfortable and prepare everything that you need (water, papers near you, cushions, blanket)
How to book
To book your spot, please send a message using the form below. Spots limited.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your participation, don’t hesitate to send a message as well!.
