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Explore simple mindfulness practices that can help you meet stress and the challenges of daily life with greater clarity and ease.

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• Small group in-person format

• Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators

• Led by a qualified MBSR teacher trained in Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness

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If you feel drawn to explore mindfulness in a supportive group setting, you are warmly welcome to join.

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​​​Why Mindfulness?

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Mindfulness is the practice of bringing gentle awareness to the present moment. Through practice we begin to notice our thoughts, emotions and body sensations more clearly. We also start to see our habitual patterns - both helpful and unhelpful - that shape our reactions to life.

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Mindfulness does not require clearing the mind or feeling calm - we simply learn to notice whatever is present with friendly curiosity. As awareness grows, so does our capacity to respond with greater steadiness, kindness and choice.

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What is the MBSR course?

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​The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an internationally recognised course developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. ​It combines traditional mindfulness practices with modern neuroscience and mind-body medicine.

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Through guided practices, reflection and simple exercises, participants learn practical ways to work with stress and overwhelm, difficult emotions and thoughts, physical discomfort, and the pressures of everyday life.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Who is it for?

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This course may be helpful if you:

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• feel overwhelmed by stress or the pace of daily life

• experience anxiety or emotional reactivity

• live with chronic pain or health challenges

• want to improve focus and attention

• seek a deeper understanding of your mind its patterns

• wish to begin or deepen a meditation practice

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The course is secular, evidence-based and open to people from all backgrounds. 

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What are the benefits?

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​​Research suggests the MBSR course may help:

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• reduce stress, anxiety and depression​

• improve focus, learning and memory

• improve emotional regulation and perspective taking

• support people living with chronic pain and health conditions (including diabetes, blood pressure and  menopausal symptoms)

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Many participants notice a greater sense of space, perspective and kindness toward themselves in daily life.

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What happens during the course?

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The course is experiential. Through guided practices, reflection and gentle inquiry, participants explore their patterns of stress and discover new ways of relating to thoughts, emotions and body sensations.​​​

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​Course schedule

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The course covers the full MBSR curriculum over eight weeks.

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​​Week 1  - Introduction to mindfulness

Week 3  - Perception and awareness

Week 3  - Mindfulness of breath and body

Week 4  - Understanding stress reactivity

Week 5  - Responding rather than reacting

Week 6  - Interpersonal mindfulness

Week 7  - How can I take care of myself

Week 8  - How to keep my mindfulness alive

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Timings are 5-7pm weekly on Mondays, with suggested attendance at one half day retreat (Saturdays monthly at 9.30 - 12.30pm).​​​

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Participant requirements

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Sessions take place in a small group setting where participants are invited to occasionally share their experience of the practices and listen to others with kindness and confidentiality.

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To gain the most from the course it is recommended that participants attend all sessions and explore the suggested home practices.

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Teacher​

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​​The course is led by Helen Eveleigh, a qualified MBSR teacher certified in Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness.

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Cost & what's included​

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The standard price for the course is ₹7,950 (including GST).

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To keep the course accessible, we also offer a supported price of ₹3,975.
For those who are able, a generosity price of ₹10,000 helps helps make these supported places possible.

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Payments made more than 4 weeks before the course begins receive a 10% Early Bird discount.

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For Auroville community members, the course is offered on a contribution-of-choice basis.​

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The course fee covers

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• all teachings, snacks

• a workbook (hard & soft copy)

• audio copies of guided meditations

• online mindfulness resources

• a complimentary place at a Mindfulness Kindfulness half day retreat.

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Accommodation and food are not included.

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​Course location​

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The course location is in Radiance, Auroville.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​