Healthy Living: Yoga and Mindfulness in Nature
Course details
Course code
Q00017166Course date
Number of classes
8 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Ione HarrisFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Shekinah Centre (Paignton)Preston Down Road
Preston
Paignton
TQ3 1RN
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course explores ways of integrating yoga, mindfulness and nature connection practices into your daily life as a way of supporting your mental health, resilience and wellbeing. This course will provide you with a friendly, supportive and nurturing place.
In the course you will be given the opportunity to cultivate:
• yoga, mindfulness and nature connection skills
• skills in resilience and increasing your ability to cope with difficult and stressful situations
• skills and attitudes to help you to be more compassionate and kinder to yourself and others
• a deeper and more authentic relationship with self, community and environment
• ways to integrate yoga, mindfulness and nature connection practices and attitudes into your daily life, during and after the course.
The course is mainly practical and experiential. You will be led in some mindfulness and nature connection practices, followed by periods of inquiry to discuss and share experiences arising through the practices. This course is designed for all bodies and is ideal for people who like to contemplate how to live more skilfully as individuals, as a community and in relationship with your environment.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.