Mindfulness Awareness and Practice

Current health statistics suggest both anxiety and stress related illnesses are very real problems for significant numbers of the population, irrespective of their age, gender, race or ethnicity.  In recent years there has been a growing awareness of the beneficial effects of the simple techniques such as mindfulness in helping to reduce the experience of stress and anxiety and enhancing overall well-being.  This course teaches a number of simple mindfulness techniques which, once learnt, can be practiced easily and at zero financial cost to individuals.  The content of the course will include the following: defining stress and anxiety; what is happening inside your body and brain when anxiety and stress levels are too high; how stress and anxiety are directly linked to both physical and mental illness; learning how to spot the signs that you, or someone you know is struggling with stress and anxiety; explanation of mindfulness and how it can positively impact on mental and physical well-being; an introduction to mindfulness techniques with the opportunity for practice.  The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in this area.

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