Well-being

Breathworks

Breathworks exists to alleviate human suffering. The Breathworks Team help people who are living with pain or other long-term physical health conditions. They also help people living with stress. They help people help themselves and others using Mindfulness-Based techniques.

www.breathworks-mindfulness.co.uk

The Breathworks Living Well with Chronic Pain and Illness or Stress courses provide a multi-facetted approach to managing pain and illness along with the stress that often arises as a consequence of these difficult circumstances. The courses, which are entirely secular, provide a tool kit of resources that we can apply in our lives. The programme as a whole is based on the practice of Mindfulness – moment by moment non-judgemental awareness - which we explore progressively over the course. The mindfulness techniques taught can be applied to both the physical and mental difficulties and suffering in our lives.

Courses are small, usually limited to 10 participants. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet others living with similar experiences of pain ill health and stress. This has often proved to be both important and beneficial.

The programme is open to all on a self-referral basis. So far this has included people suffering with chronic back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, post-operative pain, cancer, nervous disorders, MS, Parkinson’s disease, and other non-specific pain. This list is not exhaustive and we welcome enquiries whatever your condition.

The only pre-requisite for joining the course is willingness and commitment to engage fully with the programme, which will involve practice at home between sessions (30 – 45 minutes daily).

Two Key principles underlie all aspects of mindfulness and run through the whole course:
LEARNING TO LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT AND BREATHE INTO OUR EXPERIENCE.
LEARNING TO 'RESPOND' RATHER THAN 'REACT' TO OUR LIFE'S CIRCUMSTANCES.

Free Taster Sessions: Open to all, no need to book:
Tuesday 10th January, 10.30am-12.30pm at Friends Meeting House, Kenhelm Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 6HD
and Monday 16th January, 6.30-8.30pm at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Road, MOSELEY B13 8AB

2012 Course details

Monday evenings, 6.30-8.30pm, 6th February – 26th March at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Road, MOSELEY B13 8AB

Or

Tuesday mornings, 10.30am-12.30pm, 7th February – 27th March at Friends Meeting House, Kenhelm Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 6HD

Booking for these courses including a £20.00 deposit by cheque or cash is essential.
Please apply for further details and a booking form either from the Buddhist Centre Office or the email address below.

The venue is wheel chair accessible with facilities for the disabled, parking, and good public transport links. Full details can be supplied on request.

Cost: £160 full / £120 low waged / £80 on benefits (this includes a workbook and three CD sets of led meditations)

Further Courses: Further courses will start in May and September 2012.

Details of Accredited Breathworks Trainers

Ann Bruton (Bodhaniya) qualified as a Breathworks trainer in 2005. She is a retired GP and has taught meditation for 15 years.

Richard Hawkins is an accredited Breathworks trainer, who has
practiced meditation and yoga for over 20 years and is a qualified yoga teacher.

Linda Hanson (Vidyasara) is an accredited Breathworks trainer. She is a retired Social Worker and has been practicing meditation for 18 years.
We welcome enquiries from charities health professionals and other groups who would like one of us to come and speak about this approach.

For further information, contacts us at:
Email: info@birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk
Tel: 0121 449 5279 or in writing at the Buddhist Centre address above.


	home intro classes regulars classes retreats yoga well-being festivals arts events other events local groups about us contact us dharma talks links timetable room hire		Well-being Breathworks Breathworks exists to alleviate human suffering. The Breathworks Team help people who are living with pain or other long-term physical health conditions. They also help people living with stress. They help people help themselves and others using Mindfulness-Based techniques. www.breathworks-mindfulness.co.uk The Breathworks Living Well with Chronic Pain and Illness or Stress courses provide a multi-facetted approach to managing pain and illness along with the stress that often arises as a consequence of these difficult circumstances. The courses, which are entirely secular, provide a tool kit of resources that we can apply in our lives. The programme as a whole is based on the practice of Mindfulness – moment by moment non-judgemental awareness - which we explore progressively over the course. The mindfulness techniques taught can be applied to both the physical and mental difficulties and suffering in our lives. Courses are small, usually limited to 10 participants. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet others living with similar experiences of pain ill health and stress. This has often proved to be both important and beneficial. The programme is open to all on a self-referral basis. So far this has included people suffering with chronic back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, post-operative pain, cancer, nervous disorders, MS, Parkinson’s disease, and other non-specific pain. This list is not exhaustive and we welcome enquiries whatever your condition. The only pre-requisite for joining the course is willingness and commitment to engage fully with the programme, which will involve practice at home between sessions (30 – 45 minutes daily). Two Key principles underlie all aspects of mindfulness and run through the whole course: LEARNING TO LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT AND BREATHE INTO OUR EXPERIENCE. LEARNING TO 'RESPOND' RATHER THAN 'REACT' TO OUR LIFE'S CIRCUMSTANCES. Free Taster Sessions: Open to all, no need to book: Tuesday 10th January, 10.30am-12.30pm at Friends Meeting House, Kenhelm Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 6HD and Monday 16th January, 6.30-8.30pm at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Road, MOSELEY B13 8AB 2012 Course details Monday evenings, 6.30-8.30pm, 6th February – 26th March at Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Road, MOSELEY B13 8AB Or Tuesday mornings, 10.30am-12.30pm, 7th February – 27th March at Friends Meeting House, Kenhelm Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 6HD Booking for these courses including a £20.00 deposit by cheque or cash is *essential. Please apply for further details and a booking form either from the Buddhist Centre Office or the email address below. The venue is wheel chair accessible with facilities for the disabled, parking, and good public transport links. Full details can be supplied on request. Cost:* £160 full / £120 low waged / £80 on benefits (this includes a workbook and three CD sets of led meditations) Further Courses: Further courses will start in May and September 2012. Details of Accredited Breathworks Trainers Ann Bruton (Bodhaniya) qualified as a Breathworks trainer in 2005. She is a retired GP and has taught meditation for 15 years. Richard Hawkins is an accredited Breathworks trainer, who has practiced meditation and yoga for over 20 years and is a qualified yoga teacher. Linda Hanson (Vidyasara) is an accredited Breathworks trainer. She is a retired Social Worker and has been practicing meditation for 18 years. We welcome enquiries from charities health professionals and other groups who would like one of us to come and speak about this approach. For further information, contacts us at: Email: info@birminghambuddhistcentre.org.uk Tel: 0121 449 5279 or in writing at the Buddhist Centre address above. Back to top of page			Beginners Courses We run introductory courses in meditation and buddhism