Introduction to Mindful Yoga and Mindfulness

This Mindful yoga course supports mental and emotional well-being, together with all the physical benefits of yoga.

Created by: Dr Charlotte Vik.
Introduction to Mindful Yoga and Mindfulness.

What Will I Learn?

• The core skills and principals of mindfulness practice made simple
• How to bring mindfulness into yoga to create a mindful yoga practice
• How to reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm though mindfulness and yoga
• How to increase focus, attention and calm through mindfulness
• How to overcome the barriers to practicing mindfulness and being present
• Mindfulness skills to take into daily life
• Skills to promote self-development and self-awareness
• How to enhance your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing through mindful yoga.
• Improve your ability to connect with yourself more compassionately
• Yoga postures to improve flexibility, mobility, strength & balance
• What mindfulness is and what it isnt - myth busting.
• The differences between mindful yoga and yoga other yoga practices
• Improve your mindfulness practice using yoga postures.
• How to increase your mind-body connection through awareness
• Learn how to use mindfulness to observe rather react to your experiences
• Transform your yoga practice into mindfulness meditation

Requirements

• Suitable for beginners of yoga and mindfulness and those with more experience.
• You will need a quiet space, a yoga mat or non-slip surface, a cushion, blanket or block and an optional chair.
• May not be suitable for some physical injuries or disabilities. Please consult your doctor or physician if you are unsure whether this course is suitable for you.
• Not suitable for those with acute psychosis or other acute mental health conditions. Please consult your doctor or physician if you are unsure whether this course is suitable for you.

Target audience

• Anyone wanting to combine yoga and mindfulness to improve their mental and physical well-being.
• Anyone wanting to reduce stress, anxiety or overwhelm through mindfulness
• Anyone wanting to increase inner calm, mood, focus and attention through mindfulness.
• Anyone new to mindfulness or wanting to find new ways to practise mindfulness in their daily life.
• Anyone wanting to learn mindfulness skills through movement and yoga
• Anyone wanting to turn down their stress response and soothe their nervous system
• Anyone wanting to better understand their mind-body connection
• Anyone looking for alternatives to sitting meditation
• Anyone wanting to deepen their existing mindfulness or yoga practice and support their personal or spiritual development.
• Anyone wanting to use yoga postures to improve their flexibility, mobility, strength and balance.