De-Mystifying Mindfulness
About this course: Interest
in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially
in recent years. Rather than being seen as mystical practices from
ancient Buddhism or esoteric philosophy, they are increasingly seen as
technologies rooted in evidence from psychology and neuroscience.
Mindfulness has become the basis for numerous therapeutic interventions,
both as a treatment in healthcare and as a means of enhancing
well-being and happiness. For millions around the world, mindfulness
has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday
experience. Mindfulness is big business.
But, what actually is mindfulness? Is it really good for you? Can
anyone learn it? How can you recognize charlatans? Would you want to
live in a mindful society, and would it smell like sandalwood? What
does it feel like to be mindful? Are you mindful already, and how would
you know?
Evolving from the popular Honours Academy course at Leiden University,
this innovative course combines conventional scholarly inquiry from
multiple disciplines (ranging from psychology, through philosophy, to
politics) with experiential learning (including specially designed
‘meditation labs,’ in which you’ll get chance to practice and analyze
mindfulness on yourself). In the end, the course aims to provide a
responsible, comprehensive, and inclusive education about (and in)
mindfulness as a contemporary phenomenon.
Who is this class for: This
course does not require previous knowledge of the subject. It has been
designed both for practitioners of Mindfulness who are seeking to
deepen or broaden their knowledge and understanding, as well as for
students of the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities who are
keen to understand the significance and meaning of Mindfulness for
their fields.
In addition, Mindfulness coaches, teachers, and
therapists may find that this course helps them to consolidate and
bolster their professional knowledge base.
In keeping with the nature of the material and the purpose of the
course, this course is free, and will remain free for participants. If
you are interested in receiving a formal certificate, there will be a
fee to cover costs.
For details see the link De-Mystifying Mindfulness
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