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Pilates Classes AND PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SOUTHERN SUBURBS CAPE TOWN
MINDFULNESS CLASSES - SOUTHERN SUBURBS CAPE TOWN
Mindfulness Course in Cape Town
Mindfulness based stress and pain reduction course
Teacher: Cheryl Moolman
Dates: Monday 17th October to Monday 21st November from 5 to 7pm
A 6-week course, including a Saturday morning ‘’ Retreat “half day, this date to be announced
Cost R3,750
Who should attend
This course is suitable for anyone struggling with issues of pain, stress and anxiety, or those just curious as how Mindfulness Practices can assist with bringing more ease, calm and health into everyday life.
No previous experience is necessary
What is Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of paying alert, kind, non-judgmental present moment attention to our experiences All too often we function on automatic pilot, i.e. our bodies being in one place but our minds drifting off into the future or past, often with thoughts of worry, regret, self-recrimination, or even into fantasy and story of how we think things ought to be.
What this means is that we bypass the moment-to-moment teachings and experiences of our lives, often missing important clues and cues as to what may be needing our attention.
Mindfulness practice orientates us to experiences as they are happening with the opportunity to explore more deeply about ourselves. In this way we can learn to understand and take care of ourselves more fully.
Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness practice can enable us to:
- Focus and concentrate under pressure
- Improve our memory
- Learn how to respond rather than react in stressful situations
- Listen skillfully
- Self regulate more effectively
- Be compassionate and kind to ourselves and others
- Reduce stress
Mindfulness Course Content
During this course we will explore:
Sitting, walking, and lying meditations
Mindful movement practices
Breath work and awareness of breath
Stress and how stress resilience can enhance our health and wellness
Sleep and tools for more restorative rest
During these practices modifications can be made for those struggling with movement and/or pain. We will also spend time on close enquiry, with ongoing curiosity around our experiences as we practice and explore together.
This course structure is based on the work of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
What do I need to do?
Participants will be required to have a short interview with me prior to the course, which will include completing two questionnaires.
You will also be asked to commit to the full course including your own practice of 30 - 45 minutes a day at home.
The course is structured such that one week flows into the next.
As we progress through the weeks, the group becomes an important part of the teaching, we learn from each other and through each other.
About your Mindfulness Teacher
I am a Physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience working with back and chronic pain. I completed my Mindfulness Teaching certification through the University of Stellenbosch in 2017.
My Physio practice is in Meadowridge, teaching Pilates/ movement classes, working with post-surgical spinal rehabilitation and chronic pain. Mindfulness practice has been immensely valuable to me, both personally and professionally.
Please contact me if you would like any further information.
Mindfulness Classes - Cape Town
Mindfulness Classes
Mindfulness Based Pain and Stress Reduction Intervention
Mindfulness Based Pain and Stress Reduction Intervention
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Mindfulness Based Pain and Stress Reduction Intervention
Mindfulness Based Pain and Stress Reduction Intervention
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