Introduction To Mindful Yoga And Mindfulness

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

What you'll 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.

Description

Mindful yoga improves mental and emotional well-being, together with all the physical benefits of yoga. I'm delighted to be sharing this new and unique 'Introduction to Mindful Yoga and Mindfulness' course with you. Mindful yoga has transformed my own well-being in so many positive ways that I have lost count! I discovered that when I merged mindfulness and yoga using evidence-based techniques, it not only improved my emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health but mindfulness became much easier to learn and practice too. This course combines evidence-backed mindfulness techniques and systematically weaves these with yoga and self-compassion. It is for anyone interested in learning mindfulness and for those wanting to combine mindfulness and yoga to improve their well-being and self-development. It will also show you how to deepen your existing yoga practice through mindfulness. In this short course, you will gradually learn how to practice mindful yoga and mindfulness. We will do this through mindful yoga sessions, home practices, reflective work and meditations. Step by step, you will learn how to transform the physical benefits of stretching and strengthening into a deeper yoga practice that benefits your whole mind-body system and which deepens your awareness and growth.  You will learn simple ways to bring mindfulness and into your daily life and yoga to promote self-care and reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm. By the end of this short course, you will understand what mindfulness is, how to nurture it in your daily life and how to practice yoga mindfully. You will gain important insights into the nature and patterns of the mind, and increase your mind-body awareness to support your emotional health and well-being. You will feel confident in weaving mindfulness skills into your regular yoga and movement practices, and you will improve your mobility, strength, and flexibility along the way. My intention in developing and sharing this mindful yoga course is to make all of the benefits of mindfulness and yoga more accessible to everyone.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the course.

Section 2: Waking up to Autopilot

Lecture 2 Session 1: Introduction to Bodyscan

Lecture 3 Session 1: Bodyscan

Lecture 4 Session 2: Introduction to Mindful Yoga

Lecture 5 Session 2: Mindful Yoga

Lecture 6 Session 2: Relaxation

Lecture 7 Session 3: Introduction to Focused Attention Practice

Lecture 8 Session 3: Focused Attention Practice

Section 3: Coming Home to the Body and Breath

Lecture 9 Introduction to Part 2

Lecture 10 Session 4: Introduction to Mindfulness of Breath Practice

Lecture 11 Session 4: Mindfulness of Breath Practice

Lecture 12 Session 5: Mindful Yoga

Lecture 13 Session 5: Relaxation

Lecture 14 Session 6: Introduction to Mindfulness of Breath & Body with Gratitude Practice

Lecture 15 Session 6: Mindfulness of Breath and Body with Gratitude Practice

Section 4: The Power of Attitude

Lecture 16 Introduction to Part 3

Lecture 17 Session 7: Introduction to Self Kindness and Compassion Bodyscan

Lecture 18 Session 7: Self Kindness and Compassion Bodyscan

Lecture 19 Session 8: Mindful Yoga

Lecture 20 Session 8: Relaxation

Lecture 21 Session 9: Introduction to Self Compassion and Kindness Practice with difficulty

Lecture 22 Session 9: Self Compassion and Kindness Practice with a current difficulty

Section 5: Mindfulness of Thoughts and Feelings

Lecture 23 Introduction to Part 4

Lecture 24 Session 10: Introduction to Mindfulness of Thoughts and Feelings Practice

Lecture 25 Session 10: Mindfulness of Thoughts and Feelings Practice

Lecture 26 Session 11: Mindful Yoga

Lecture 27 Session 11: Relaxation

Lecture 28 Session 12: Introduction to Three Minute Breathing Space

Lecture 29 Session 12: Three Minute Breathing Space

Section 6: Bringing the Learning Together

Lecture 30 Introduction to Part 5

Lecture 31 Session 13: Internal and External Mindfulness Practice

Lecture 32 Session 13: Mindful Yoga

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