3 one-hour sessions | Start: 19 September 2017, 5:45 PM - End: 3 October 2017, 6:45 PM | $95
VENUE: ACE Adult and Community Education, 192 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington
MINDFULNESS ONE: New 3-Week Beginner Course – Tuesday 19, 26 Sept, 3 October. 5.45-6.45pm.
Enjoy three 60-minute escapes with Ovio’s Mindfulness One workshops.
Email facilitator Dharan Longley to enquire or enrol: invite.mindfulness@gmail.com
$95 includes three 1-hour classes, a workbook, audio downloads, and a mindfulness journal.
Mindfulness One courses are a great way to start living a more mindful life. Specifically designed for modern professionals and parents wanting clarity in a stressed-out, digitally dependent culture. Learn how to use simple, practical mindfulness techniques to: improve clarity, focus, engagement and productivity at work; reduce stress, depression, anxiety and reactivity; repair sleep, increase energy levels and enhance your well-being and relationships with others.
What is unique about this course
Grounded everyday life examples used. Evidenced based and practical. Non-religious. Ongoing support available. Fun and relaxed.
100% Money back guarantee. If you attend your first session and the course is not what you were expecting, we will refund you 100% of the course fee, so long as you let us know within a day of the last session.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?
WEEK 1: INTENTION AND MOTIVATION
What is Mindfulness?
Secrets of the mind unveiled
The truth about multitasking
Mindful body scan exercise
Discussion
WEEK 2: A CALM CLEAR MIND
Managing stress
Engaging fully in life
Dealing with difficult emotions
Mindful breathing exercise
Discussion
WEEK 3: RELATING TO OTHERS
Communication
Empathy and compassion
Mindfulness exercise
Integration and change
Discussion
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Cheryl StrawbridgeB.Sc. Dip RM.
Cheryl is an accredited mindfulness consultant and life coach, with a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, physiology and psychology.
In her 18 years working at large multinational corporations, Cheryl witnessed many colleagues and friends suffer from the impact of a fast-paced, stressful lifestyle. This inspired her to change her life direction, and complete further training in mindfulness and life coaching.
In 2013, Cheryl founded Ovio Mindfulness Solutions. Through Ovio, Cheryl’s mission is to teach people how to cut through the noise in their heads, to live with purpose and balance; allowing them to tap into their true potential. Cheryl has run mindfulness programs at medical and healthcare facilities, worked with businesses in the public and private sector, and coached a range of people from kids to corporate executives.
Cheryl also inspires audiences at schools and conferences around the country. An impassioned and engaging speaker, she combines her empathetic approach with her vision that a rich and fulfilling life is possible for everyone.
“Cheryl was an amazing facilitator of the course I just attended. Her manner and explanations flowing from our observations were truly insightful."
Cheryl lives in Karori, Wellington with her husband, three teenage kids, a cat and dog. She has an amazing zest for living life to the full, spending time in nature and being with family and friends.
Qualifications
B.Sc. Biochemistry, Physiology and Psychology.
Dip RM Diploma of Remedial medicine
Certified NLP Relationship coach
Certified Strategic intervention life coach
Accredited Mindfulness facilitator
NLP certified
Black belt in the martial art Zen do kai
SCUBA diving instructor
Personal meditation practice of 38 years