In this 4-session course, you will learn and practise mind-body skills which helps you cope with stress and brings about:

• Balance
• Stability
• Well-being

What is Mindfulness?

“Mindfulness is a conscious effort to be completely present – to set aside worry, expectations and other thoughts and emotions to be fully aware of the current moment. Mindfulness can be used to enrich your life, calm your mind and even improve your health.” Source: Special Report Oct 2013, Mayo Clinic

What are some expected outcomes of the course?

• Reduced stress level
• Improved sleep quality
• Happier interpersonal relationships
• More positive outlook on life

Who is this for?

People who have little or no knowledge of mindfulness and wish to learn how to apply it in their daily lives. Suitable for adults and teenagers 16 and above.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness

Session 2: Be Right Where You Are

Session 3: Our Storytelling Minds

Session 4: Cultivating Kindness

Schedule:

Date: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

No of Sessions: 4

How does it work?

Upon successful payment, you shall receive instructions on how to join the online course conducted via Zoom before the date of your first session.

For effective learning, all attendees should participate actively in the online sessions. Your audio & video must be turned on during class. Please contact us for a trial run if it's your first time getting on a Zoom video conference. We would like to ensure you enjoy the best learning experience with us.

Course fee:

$160 | $32 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy*

*NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.

1. In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
2. First, course participants are to make payment for the course through Brahm Centre Eventbrite page.
3. They should claim with SFC before the course start date through the SkillsFuture portal. Click for steps to submit SFC claim.
4. Brahm Centre will reimburse the amount that is successfully claimed upon receipt of the funds from SFC.

Notes:

• Please note that payments for courses are non-refundable.
• Do ensure that you are able to attend the first session of the course before registering for the course as you will not be allowed to continue with the course should you miss the first session.
• Request for transfers or make up-classes for selected mindfulness courses are subjected to availability and fees of $30 for transfers and $10 for make-up are applicable.

Research Opportunity

All participants in the MFC course are invited to take part in a collaborative research study between Brahm Centre and Duke-NUS Medical School. We will send you an e-mail within a week with more details of this study, which is questionnaire-based. It will take about 1 hour in your own time and you will be compensated $15.