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Ananda Programmes Greystones,
Co. Wicklow,
Ireland

Email : info@ananda.ie

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Courses & Programmes

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8 Week Programme.

The course includes:

  • 2.5 hours once a week for 8 weeks
  • Daily practice on all non class days during the course
  • One experiential all-day workshop during the course
  • Course Handbook and 2 CDs

The benefits include:

  • An increased ability to relax and experience calm
  • Valuable life skills for developing emotional, mental and physical well-being
  • Enhanced clarity, concentration and enthusiasm for life
  • Techniques for living in the present moment
  • Increased self awareness and self understanding
  • Experiencing how we can connect with our inner strengths and wisdom
  • An understanding of what gives rise to stress and how to deal with anxiety more effectively.

The next MBSR Courses are as follows:

Dates & Times:

Tuesdays from 17th April to 5th June, 2012 from 7pm to 9.30pm - plus all day on Saturday 26th May from 10am to 4pm.

Course Fee - €360 which includes 2 CDs, Course Handbook, eight classes and one full day of Mindfulness practice.

Venue - Novara Centre, 11 Brennan's Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow (on the seafront).

HOW TO BOOK A PLACE:

Submit MBSR Course Application Form or email info@ananda.ie.

Payment Online for MBSR Course.

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Day of Mindful Living

  • A day for yourself, a day of stillness, peace and calm
  • An opportunity to experience living with mindfulness
  • A time to feel the benefits of living in the now
  • A time to refresh, recharge and reenergise
  • A TIME FOR YOU

The benefits include:

  • The introduction to techniques and skills to support you in your daily life
  • The experience of how giving a little time each day to being can offer you an abundance of calm and clarity
  • The reassurance that through connecting with your inner wisdom you have all you need to take care of yourself.
  • AND MUCH MORE....

Venue: The Novara Centre, 11 Brennan's Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow (on the seafront)
Dates:
Saturday 31st March, 2012.
Saturday 19th May 2012.
Time: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Cost: 70 Euro including 1 CD

HOW TO BOOK A PLACE:
Email info@ananda.ie

Payment Online for Day of Mindful Living

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The Mindful Child Workshop

The Mindful Child Workshop - this workshop is for teachers, parents, grandparents or anyone who would like to learn easy and simple Mindfulness techniques to use with children.

The day is being run by Bridie O'Grady and Anne Twohig-Wall and will introduce Mindfulness as a technique and life-skill for all of us to use and will demonstrate the practices we can use with children. These practices will focus on body awareness, using the breath as a calming tool, listening and concentration skills and how mindfulness can foster and develop empathy and self compassion.

Date: Saturday 21st April 2012.
Cost: 80 Euro including handout
Venue: The Novara Centre, Bray

For more information or to book a place, email Ananda Programmes at info@ananda.ie.

Payment Online for the Mindful Child workshop.

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MBSR Renewal Day

A renewal day for those who have completed the 8 week MBSR and would like an opportunity to support and renew their practice.

Venue: The Novara Centre, 11 Brennan's Terrace, Bray, Co. Wicklow (on the seafront)
Dates:
Saturday 18th February, 2012.
Saturday 19th June 2012.
Time: 10:00am to 4:00 pm
Cost: 50 Euro

HOW TO BOOK A PLACE:

Email Anne at anne@ananda.ie

Payment Online for MBSR Renewal Day

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Tailored Programmes

To arrange one day Workshops or shorter time presentations for specific groups please contact us and we will be pleased to design an experience of Mindful Living to suit your needs. Ananda Programmes gives particular emphasis to how Mindfulness is important and supportive for self-care especially for those in the caring professions.

Suggested Titles:

  • The Joy of Being
  • Taking care of YOU
  • Into the Calm
  • Manage your Energy not your Time
  • The Power of Stilling the Mind
  • The Importance of Self Care

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Schools Programme

A Programme for Transition Year Students

Venue: In the school setting
Dates: Arranged on request
Time: An introductory session & a 3 hour session one day a week for four weeks. A personal daily mindfulness meditation practice of 20 minutes will be requested of each student
Each student will receive an educational CD in mindfulness meditation relaxation techniques, breathing and body movement exercises to support their daily practice

The Aims of the Programme

  • To provide young adults with an adapted version of the eight week adult MBSR Programme
  • To support the development of a daily mindfulness meditation practice
  • To give TY students an understanding of what gives rise to stress and anxiety
  • To introduce a proven method used to develop self-esteem
  • To show how using the MBSR programme provides the tools for mastering life’s challenges

The Benefits include:

  • Valuable life skills for developing emotional and mental well-being
  • Improved observation, listening and communication skills
  • A healthy sense of confidence and greater calmness
  • A valuable tool to help young people reach their full potential
  • Awareness of the sources of stress

Mindful Living for Exam Students

An opportunity for exam students to experience Mindful Living and Deep Relaxation in the school setting.  Students will be introduced to breathing techniques, relaxation exercises and short meditations to allow them experience stillness, calmness and present moment awareness.

This will give an understanding of the benefits of mindfulness and the support it can be in the run up to and during exams.

Breathing techniques, relaxation exercises and meditations available on CD for further use and support.

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Mindfulness for Self Care for Teachers

Mindfulness programmes designed to support self care for Teachers.

These programmes are designed to introduce teachers to the techniques and benefits of mindfulness and to explore ways of incorporating this into their work place in order to create a calmer work environment for both students and teachers.

Programmes are tailored to accommodate time available. More information on request.

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For more information contact Ananda Programmes and/or download the brochure relating to the TY Programme (PDF icon PDF - 99KB)

Ananda Programmes received a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland 2008 Award for efforts and commitment to introducing Mindfulness to young adults in Ireland.

Related Press Articles:

PDF logo Mindful of the art of relaxation - The Irish Times - September 18th 2007