All posts tagged: 2023

English Mindfulness course, start 31 October 2023

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a specific skills training (8- week training cycle) which is scientifically proven to be effective and efficient for stress relief. With this training you can create a higher degree of awareness, learn better dealing with tension or rumination. It also helps increasing self-confidence. You learn to de-stress, become more focused and it improves complex problem-solving and decision-making. HOW DOES IT WORK? A human being has up to 80,000 thoughts a day. However 90% of our behaviour is impacted by our unconscious mind, such as thoughts, values, opinions, fears, drivers etc. By creating a higher awareness we are able identifying pieces of our unconscious mind. This means we can for example be easier aware of our own physical situation and needs and therefore respect our boundaries. But also we can identify critical (stress)moments and interrupt stress cycles before they get out control. VENUE   When: 8 times on Tuesdays 19.15h – 21.45h Lesson dates: 31 October | 7, 14, 21, 28 November| 5, 12, 19 december 2023 Location: Begijnhof 20, Haarlem …

Stilteretraite: ervaar pure ontspanning| zondag 16 april [volgeboekt!]

[De hierna volgende stilteretraite vindt plaats op zondag 4 juni]Gun je een ochtend met zachte yoga, diepe ontspanning tijdens diverse meditaties en vooral veel rust en stilte waar je helemaal niets hoeft zondagochtend 16 april 9.00h – 12.30/13.00h (=volgeboekt). De hierna volgende stilteretraite vindt plaats op >>zondag 4 juni  Tijdens deze 3,5 tot 4 uren doen wij samen in stilte verschillende meditatie-oefeningen (zachte meditatieve yoga, ademmeditatie, mindful lopen, luisteren of kijken). Het is een soort mini-retraite. Door de oefeningen in stilte uit te voeren krijg je de gelegenheid je eigen ervaringen volledig en bewust waar te nemen.Alle oefeningen worden begeleid door de trainer (die dus wel aan het praten is). Hoe verloopt zo’n stilteretraite? De trainer geeft een korte introductie en er is de mogelijkheid om vragen te stellen. Hierna komt het signaal om stil te zijn. Na elke oefening is er pauze, waar je helemaal niets hoeft.  Aan het einde van het stiltebijeenkomst om 12.30 uur kunnen de deelnemers in stilte naar huis vertrekken. Of als er deelnemers zijn die behoefte hebben om hun …

Silent Meditation Retreat (guided in English), Sunday 12 February, 9.00h-13.00h.

How about unplugging yourself, slowing down and finding some rest or silence? Then you are welcome to join our mindful silent meditation retreat on Sunday morning 12th February . WHAT IS A MINDFUL SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT ? The idea of this retreat is meditating together in stillness.During the silence you will have the opportunity better noticing your state of mind, your bodily experiences or feelings. Your brain can calm down or release of too much thinking. Also your body finds some rest or relaxation. It’s a kind of Spa treatment for your brain, as well as for your body. WHAT ARE WE DOING?During these 3.5/4 hours we practice various mindful meditation exercises in silence (e.g. yoga, sitting / breathing meditation, mindful walking, mindful listening). All exercises are guided by Alexandra Pils (who is talking for the instructions). She is a certified teacher for Mindfulness & Stress Coach. VENUEDate: 12th of February (Sunday morning): Time: 9.00 am – 12.30/13.00 pmLocation Begijnhof 20, Haarlem City CenterLanguage: EnglishGroup size: max. 8 participantsPrice: €33,- LINK TO ONLINE TICKET https://www.ticketkantoor.nl/shop/silence12-02-2023 …