Teaching Mindfulness-Based Programmes pre-course study information
The intention of the pre-course study is to deepen your embodiment and understanding of mindfulness and help you prepare to teach 10, 20 and 30 minute Core Meditation practices. We estimate that the pre-course study will take 112 hours. This is based on an average of 8-weeks of personal and professional preparation and average reading speeds.
After payment of the deposit, you will be sent the pre-course study information which consists of Personal and Professional preparation, mp3's and core Mindfulness Meditation scripts and professional resources.
- We recommend a Personal Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction meditation practice 6 out of 7 days per week
- Arrange the 60-minute orientation Supervision session to help you get started with your pre-course preparation (worth €50)
- We recommend that you practice guiding the core meditations out loud to your family (or a tree!) using the provided Mindful Academy International Resources and transcripts so that you are familiar with the practices and the guiding can from embodying the meditations.
- Level 1 course required reading:
- Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Buddhas Brain the practical neuroscience of happiness, love, and wisdom by Rick Hanson
- The 5 Keys to Mindful Communications: Using Deep Listening and Mindful Speech to Strengthen Relationships, Heal Conflicts, and Accomplish Your Goals by Susan Gillis Chapman