PIW 101 - Mindfulness Meditation

Delivery Options Online Synchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Based on an approach that is thousands of years old, mindfulness meditation is about being fully awake and present in every moment of our lives. Access powerful inner resources to cope with life's challenges, calm the mind, relax the body, and cultivate insight. Benefits, including improved mood and reduced stress, depend upon establishing a personal routine. Components include: meditation, gentle hatha yoga, relaxation, group discussion, imagery and breathing techniques. Topics covered include mind/body interdependence, balance in the autonomic nervous system, and effective coping strategies.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Identify personal stress reactions and healthy responses to stress
Describe the mind/body relationship
Access a repertoire of tools and techniques to be more present-focused
Develop a personal practice of mindfulness meditation and mindful yoga
Practice a nonjudgmental and compassionate perspective in daily life
Apply techniques to calm and relax the mind and body

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PIW 101 - 064

Sep 26, 2023

Online Synchronous

Available

Online Synchronous

6:30PM to 8:30PM

Sep 26, 2023 to Oct 31, 2023

Schedule and Location

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12.0

Online Synchronous

Fee before GST non-credit

$279.00

Reading List / Textbook

No Textbook Required.

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L.
Zoom web conferencing software.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, a reliable headset with microphone and a webcam.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.