Mindfulness NeuroMeditation

Mindfulness NeuroMeditation Course

The Mindfulness style of NeuroMeditation can be helpful for many people and for a variety of issues or struggles. Practicing Mindfulness offers a wide variety of  benefits such as: quieting, calming, and bringing ease to the nervous system; connecting with the core self; slowing the racing mind; increasing self-awareness and the ability for self-regulation; developing interoception; becoming more aware of the present moment; generating acceptance of self and others; decreasing judgement and building brain plasticity. 

Through this class students will learn: the basics of Mindfulness NeuroMeditation; how Mindfulness NM impacts the brain, the nervous system and the Vagus Nerve; how to incorporate informal and formal Mindfulness NM into daily life; when to practice Mindfulness NM how practice Mindfulness NM through movement meditations and sitting meditations using a variety of imagery and senses.

Mindfulness NeuroMeditation:

• is helpful for many issues like: stress, anger, addiction, grief/loss, and PTSD to name just a few. 

• calms the system and generates well-being

• increases self awareness 

• develops interoception

• increases self- regulation 

• fosters connection with the Self

• increases awareness of the present moment

• generates self acceptance and non-judgement

• aids in quieting the system - increasing a sense of ease

• balances the mind and body

• increases brain plasticity

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing the course, students will be able to: 

• understand the foundation of Mindfulness NeuroMeditation and the effect it has on the brain

• determine how and when to use Mindfulness NM to respond to various states of being (stress, anxiety, depression, grief, etc.) 

• relate how Mindfulness impacts or affects the Vagus Nerve - as well as basics about the nerve, and the critical role it plays in our lived experience of daily life

• engage with Mindfulness NeuroMeditations formally and informally

• practice movement meditations using Mindfulness

• practice guided sitting NeuroMeditations and various ways to practice Mindfulness NeuroMeditation - generally these differences are related to impacting, or connecting with, different senses; most people connect more with certain senses and specific imagery

• determine what type of imagery they most connect with and understand the importance of connecting with the "right" imagery for the each individual 

• access links and other resources for continued practice of Mindfulness NeuroMeditation

After the course, students will have: a basic understanding of the Mindfulness Style of NeuroMeditation; knowledge of  how and when to practice Mindfulness NM; experience practicing Mindfulness NM through movement meditations, and the various ways of practicing Mindfulness NM; insight into which senses and imagery their brains connect with most easily; the tools and ability to continue independent practice at home. 

Brief Introduction Course

• Length: 2 hours or 2 weeks 

• 2 weekly classes at 1 hr - or 1 class at 2 hrs

• Currently only available for private groups *smaller sized groups allow for better individualization* 

  • • Group minimum = 5 

    • Group maximum =13

    • Group cost = $200

Standard Short Course

• Length: 4 weeks

• 4 weekly classes of 1 hr each

• Currently only available for private groups *smaller sized groups allow for better individualization* 

  • • Group minimum = 5 

    • Group maximum =13

    • Group cost = $400

• Length: 8 weeks

• 8 weekly classes of 1 hour each

• Currently only available for private groups *smaller sized groups allow for better individualization* 

  • • Group minimum = 5 

    • Group maximum =13

    • Group cost = $800