Mindfulness 8-week Course (MBSR)

Embark on a transformative journey with the 8-week MBSR training, a proven path to reduce stress, bring mental clarity and create a more fulfilling life. Embrace the present moment, cultivate joy, and let the ripple effect of positive change begin.

“When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

This 8-week course will provide you with a solid foundation to start or deepen a mindfulness practice that will support more presence, balance and vitality in your Life. The Mindfulness MBSR 8-week program (founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn), blends meditation and Western psychology,.
The training will help you access a greater sense of joy and well-being during the training, and, if you keep up the practice, for the rest of your life!

If you are interested, contact me for any questions or an intake (06 27445196 / mlumet@yahoo.fr) and please register here to book your spot.

Training Dates are as follows:
Tuesday evenings from 19h15 to 21h45

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April, 14, 21, 28 May
+ Silent Morning Practice in May/June date TBD
Location: Studio Babel - Oud West, Amsterdam
Silent Day will be in De Groene Hemel, a green sanctuary in the middle of WesterPark

This course includes all the fundamentals of an MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) course as well as compassion practices, deep listening exercises and mindfulness outdoors. I have 10+ years experience sharing the practice of mindfulness and holding a safe, intimate space with groups in a diversity of settings. I am also a trained coach, Work that Reconnects facilitator and breathwork coach.

Check with your health insurance for coverage (I am a VMBN trainer category 1 which is higher status recognized by insurers). Note that employers can cover this training.

Note : Reduced rates can be agreed in some circumstances (i.e. students / minimum income / refugees), please reach out if you cannot afford the requested amount.

Below is a non exhaustive list of some of the key skills you will learn in our 8-week course together.

1. Foundations of Mindfulness
- Understanding the basic principles and philosophy of mindfulness : cultivating a mindful mindset for greater resilience, mental health and well-being
- Recognising the importance of being fully present in the moment: improve your self-awareness through attention regulation practices

2. Breath & Body Awareness
- Experience the power of conscious breathing to calm and clear the mind and manage stress.
Body scan & conscious movement practices to enhance body awareness, promote relaxation and restore balance

3. Creating Mindful Moments in Daily Life
- Learn practices and tips to apply mindfulness into your daily life beyond formal meditation
- Integrate moments of mindfulness into your daily routines for increased presence and focus
Dealing with Stress, Persistent Thoughts & Difficult Emotions
- Become aware of your thoughts and emotions without judging, identifying or getting caught up in them
- Deeper understanding of the impact of stress on your mind & body, your stress patterns and limiting beliefs: gain a sense of inner freedom as you move beyond them
- Develop greater emotional resilience : respond more consciously to stressful situations

4. (self-)Compassion
- Practice self-compassion and extending compassion to others : explore the power of compassion in cultivating a peaceful and joyful mindset

5. Mindful Communication
- Explore the role of mindfulness and authentic relating in relationships and communication

6. Deepening through Inquiry & Community Sharing
- Sharing as a group insights and learnings gained throughout the program, deepening through inquiry and guidance
- Creating a sustainable and ongoing mindfulness practice beyond the 8-weeks