Life is pretty challenging at times, and it’s hard to find balance in our imbalanced world. My longtime practice of yoga and mindfulness have brought me enormous rewards and allowed me to navigate some pretty rough waters, and to emerge stronger and lighter from each challenge.
I love sharing what I have learned over the years. The Mindful Living course has been offered since 2014, and is modeled on the format of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. The heart-centred teaching approach is influenced by my long-time teacher, the Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
This course gives you a chance to explore yourself and your life more fully with a group of like-minded people. It’s an invitation to move towards greater balance, peace and participation in life through a more conscious awareness of our attitudes, feelings and impulses. Our sessions may involve working with stress, burnout, pain, illness and the many other challenges and demands of everyday life, according to the needs of the group.
The more deeply you participate, both in and out of the course, the more you will experience the benefits of mindfulness: improved wellbeing, more resilience to life’s ups and downs, a better ability to cope with pain and illness and a more authentic relationship to your life and those around you.
I gained deeper insight into matters that mean a lot to me, such as my relation to my past and present self, relatives and friends, and to the others around me. I discovered new tools for exploring myself and the world by living with greater awareness. I am more considerate of other people’s feelings and points of view. What I appreciate about Susan’s course is her astuteness of mind, her eloquence, the exhaustive topics she covers, and her attentiveness to our individual concerns. ~ D.B., Brussels
You will be introduced to a variety of simple meditation and movement practices designed to cultivate presence and awareness. Formal practices include sitting meditation, body awareness, and gentle yoga, as well as group discussions and informal exercises on various topics.
A regular home practice is an integral part of this course, so be prepared to find 30-45 minutes each day, at least 6 days per week – you will be so glad you did!
The sessions are ecumenical, and appropriate for people of all ages and backgrounds, including those coping with stress, chronic pain and illness, mild depression, anxiety and panic disorders, sleep disturbances, digestive problems, fatigue, heart trouble, high blood pressure and headaches. Mindfulness empowers us as individuals and also supports and benefits the work of teachers, therapists, and other caregivers.
Susan’s mindfulness courses cover all you need to know about mindfulness and experience it. The course has a meaningful structure. Every session has a different topic and is filled with inspirations, exercises and examples. A powerful and great mixture of getting to know mindfulness and experiencing a mindful state of mind. ~ P.B., Cologne
Upcoming Mindful Living Course dates
Did you know that mastering your mind is the most important way to improve your health and the quality of your life?
Information Session & Course Orientation
via Zoom
Thursday 1 April 2021 from 19:30 to 20:30
This free introduction to the course is mandatory for all participants
(a recording will be available for those who are unable to attend)
Thursday 1 April 2021 – 19:30-20:30 (Brussels time)
Orientation Session – a free session open to all
Thursday 8 April – 19:30-21:00
Week 1 – There’s more right with you than wrong with you
Sunday 11 April – 20:30-21:00
Week 1 – Practice session
Thursday 15 April – 19:30-21:00
Week 2 Perception and creative responding
Sunday 18 April – 20:30-21:00
Week 2 – Practice session
Thursday 22 April – 19:30-21:00
Week 3 Understanding Emotions
Sunday 25 April – 20:30-21:00
Week 3 – Practice session
Thursday 29 April – 19:30-21:00
Week 4 Dealing with stress
Sunday 2 May – 20:30-21:00
Week 4 – Practice session
Thursday 6 May – 19:30-21:00
Week 5 Cultivating kindness and compassion
Sunday 9 May – 20:30-21:00
Week 5 – Practice session
Thursday 13 May – 19:30-21:00
Week 6 Bringing the practice to life
Sunday 16 May – 20:00-21:00 (note different time!)
Week 6 – Practice session and wrap up
COURSE VENUE: Online via Zoom – link provided upon registration
COST: €220** which includes:
– Six weekly classes of 90 minutes
– Six weekly practice sessions of 30 minutes
– All sessions will be recorded and available online
– Course and extra (optional) reading materials, selected poems
– A variety of recorded guided meditations for your practice
– Daily email inspirations to keep you motivated during the course
** A reduced rate is available if your current financial situation prevents you from joining at the full rate – please send me a message.
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Thank you also for the invaluable life lessons in your course. I carry my little Susan toolkit on my phone but more deeply in my heart and it helps me. Deeply. ~ C.B., Brussels