What mindfulness can bring to the individual
Scientific studies have demonstrated beyond doubt that people who practise mindfulness show long- lasting and positive changes in well-being, and reduced levels of physical and psychological stress. Mindfulness brings about modifications in areas of the brain associated with regulating emotion, creativity, decision-making and empathy so that people experience greater satisfaction and efficiency in their professional and personal lives. People practising mindfulness speak about their ability to make better choices, to respond to life rather than simply react in a habitual way to their circumstances, and their rich sense of truly being alive.
Venue: Cafe de la horas
Lugar: Calle del Conde de Almodóvar 1, 46003 Valencia.
To book write to: respiravida.madrid@gmail.com
Led by: Kate Fitzroy, Mindfulness teacher accredited by Respira Vida Breathworks Spain and Breathworks UK
Based on the British Medical Association award wining book "Mindfulness for health""The Respira Vida Breathworks approach to Mindfulness is the most comprehensive, in-depth, scientifically up-to-date and user-friendly approach to learning the how of living with chronic pain and reclaiming one’s life that I know of.....I admire Vidyamala tremendously... her approach could save your life and give it back to you."
Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD author of Full Catastrophe Living and Coming to Our Senses Professor Emeritus of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Relationship and team building
People often report that despite the management courses and personal development training they have undertaken, their self- awareness evaporates just when they need it most, namely when they are stressed.
When we are stressed and under pressure, our coping mechanisms can give rise to a chain of destructive and automatic reactions which negatively impact upon our ability to create and maintain effective relationships, access our creativity and achieve our potential. This, in turn, leads to increased stress levels...and the cycle continues.
A taster workshop: In this session, you’ll be introduced to the basics of mindfulness and meditation. You’ll have the chance to experience their impact for yourself during short, guided meditations and activities that encourage open mindedness and exploration of your own experience. The workshop is led by Kate Fitzroy, Accredited Instructor in Mindfulness, Respira Vida Breathworks, a member of the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teachers, which includes institutions such as the Universities of Oxford, Bangor and Exeter.
We invite you to our: Summer retreat, August 25th to 29th 2015
The retreat provides a mix of participative workshops where key practices and ideas are explored, short sessions of gentle physical movement based on yoga, time for quiet reflection and rest, and space to simply enjoy being in the Sierra Calderona, with its abundant pinewoods, plants and clear air. If you want to see the outstanding natural beauty of the place and surroundings. Only half an hour away from Valencia city. Read more>>>
Meditation, coaching and yoga in Valencia: visit Espai.Respira.Vida