Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses Scotland - Edinburgh

Mindfulness Certificate Courses (Foundation Level) 2011
These Introductory Mindfulness Courses are open for everyone and anyone interested in practicing and training in Mindfulness. This course offers and excellent foundation for understanding and practising Mindfulness Meditation both in a direct practical way and also within a group setting. This Course can be an insight for many in cultivating a different kind of relationship (based on acceptance, kindness and letting go) with oneself and others.
A) Eight Week Mindfulness Courses in Edinburgh

Evening Course
Orientation Session: Thursday, 10th March at 7pm
Note: Orientation Sessions are open to everyone and anyone interested in Mindfulness Training. There is no Fee for this Event.

Course Starts on: Thursday, 17th March at 7pm
Course Ends on: Thursday, 5th May at 9.30pm
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm (2.5 hours)

Venue for the Orientation and 8 Week Course:
Edinburgh Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy (EICP
86 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PY

Morning Course
Orientation Session: Sunday, 27th March at 10.30am
Note: Orientation Sessions are open to everyone and anyone interested in Mindfulness Training. There is no Fee for this Event.

Course Starts on: Sunday, 3rd April at 10.30am
Course Ends on: Sunday, 22nd May at 1pm
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm (2.5 hours)

Venue for the Orientation and 8 Week Course:
Edinburgh Institute for Counselling & Psychotherapy (EICP
86 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PY
B) Mindfulness in Glasgow
Evening Course
Orientation Session: Wednesday, 16th February at 7pm
Note: Orientation Sessions are open to everyone and anyone interested in Mindfulness Training. There is no Fee for this Event.

Course Starts on: Wednesday, 23rd February at 7pm
Course Ends on: Wednesday, 13th April at 9.30pm
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm (2.5 hours)

Venue for the Orientation and 8 Week Course:
KSD Centre, 7 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DR

Morning Course
Orientation Session: Monday, 4th April 2011at 11am
Note: Orientation Sessions are open to everyone and anyone interested in Mindfulness Training. There is no Fee for this Event.

Course Starts on: Monday,11th April at 11am
Course Ends on: Monday, 30th May 2011
Time: 11am to 1.30pm

Venue for the Orientation and 8 Week Course:
Conforti Institute, Calder Avenue, Coatbridge, ML5 4JS
C) Mindfulness in the Borders
Evening Course
Orientation Session: Tuesday, 15th March at 7pm (Open for all )
Note: Orientation Sessions are open to everyone and anyone interested in Mindfulness Training. There is no Fee for this Event.

Course Starts on: Tuesday, 22nd March at 7pm
Course Ends on: Tuesday, 10th May at 9.30pm
Time: 7pm - 9.30pm (2.5 hours)

Venue for the Orientation and 8 Week Course:
Plum Tree Cottage, Bowden, Melrose, TD6 0SS




MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAMME
MBSR is a non-religious, systematic and manualised 8 week training course which uses mindfulness meditation skills and techniques to best deal with stress, chronic pain and indeed any form of psychological or physical dis-ease.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Mindfulness is an approach to living rather than a technique. It is about living in the present moment, about being more awake and alive to our lives rather than operating from a sort of‘automatic pilot’ in which we can be cut off from aspects of our experience.
Mindfulness promotes a way of being that helps us approach our present predicament with
kindness and compassion, and is applicable over a range of conditions including stress, anxiety, depression and pain.

Mindfulness Teacher:
Dr. Avinash (Vajrahridaya) is a qualified medical GP from India with 15 years experience of practice and training in mindfulness meditation, and 6 years experience of living and working in meditation retreat centres in the UK.
During this time Dr Avinash facilitated retreat group workshops in mindfulness meditation, gradually moving on to a full time teaching role in Edinburgh.
Dr Avinash completed mindfulness teacher training courses with the University of Wales and has led courses for NHS patients, Scottish Executive staff and also for individuals.
Dr Avinash is currently further developing his mindfulness training by both reviewing and conducting research in mindfulness meditation at the University of Wales.