Well-being

Please note: With the exception of Breathworks, the events listed below are private bookings. They are not Birmingham Buddhist Centre events.

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.
Dates & Times of next courses: A choice of two courses: Monday evenings 6th September – 25th October, 6:30 – 9pm or Tuesday afternoons 7th September – 26th October, 1:30pm – 4pm.

Day retreat: For both courses: Tuesday 9th December, 10.30am - 4pm (vegetarian lunch)

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

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

Free Taster sessions: Open to all without booking are held at intervals throughout the year.

The dates for courses and taster sessions in 2011 will be confirmed by mid-October, but we welcome enquiries at any time

Follow up sessions 2010: 5th September, 24th October, 5th December, 10:30-1pm. Open only to those who have completed a Breathworks course. We request a donation to the Birmingham Buddhist Centre for the use of their facilities.

Venue: Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Road, Moseley. The centre has good parking, is disabled friendly and is near the 50 bus route

Trainers: The courses will be led by Ann Bruton, Linda Hanson and Richard Hawkins - Accredited Breathworks trainers.

We welcome enquiries from charities and other groups who would like one of us to come and speak about this approach.

For further information, contacts us at:
Email:
Tel: 0121 449 5279

Bookings via the Buddhist Centre office

Intermediate Level Astanga Yoga

Body Vibrant
Mind Calm

Every Wednesday, 7.30pm - 9pm
Suitable for those with some experience of Astanga Yoga
£7 per class

For more information please contact senior teacher James Critchlow on 01384 394 702
Or see www.yogabirmingham.co.uk for further details.

Qi Gong - energy cultivation

This class takes place on Tuesdays 5.55pm-6.45pm. Any exercise that works with basic principles, develops a sense of harmony within oneself (and therefore in relationship to others and one's environment), imporves health and wellbeing, can be considered Qi Gong. The ultimate goal is to be in a naturally harmonious relationship within oneself in all situations. Accessible to all levels of fitness (or unfitness!).

See also the Dragon Spring Taiji website.

For more details contact Alec Jones on 07989 302837 or email


	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 *Please note: With the exception of Breathworks, the events listed below are private bookings. They are not Birmingham Buddhist Centre events.* 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. Dates & Times of next courses: A choice of two courses: Monday evenings 6th September – 25th October, 6:30 – 9pm or Tuesday afternoons 7th September – 26th October, 1:30pm – 4pm. Day retreat: For both courses: Tuesday 9th December, 10.30am - 4pm (vegetarian lunch) Cost: £160 full / £120 low waged / £80 on benefits (Full handouts, a workbook, and three CD sets of led meditations) Booking for these courses including a £20.00 deposit is essential. Please apply for further details and a booking form either from the Buddhist Centre Office or the email address below. Free Taster sessions: Open to all without booking are held at intervals throughout the year. The dates for courses and taster sessions in 2011 will be confirmed by mid-October, but we welcome enquiries at any time Follow up sessions 2010: 5th September, 24th October, 5th December, 10:30-1pm. Open only to those who have completed a Breathworks course. We request a donation to the Birmingham Buddhist Centre for the use of their facilities. Venue: Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Road, Moseley. The centre has good parking, is disabled friendly and is near the 50 bus route Trainers: The courses will be led by Ann Bruton, Linda Hanson and Richard Hawkins - Accredited Breathworks trainers. We welcome enquiries from charities and other groups who would like one of us to come and speak about this approach. For further information, contacts us at: Email: Tel: 0121 449 5279 Bookings via the Buddhist Centre office Intermediate Level Astanga Yoga Body Vibrant Mind Calm Every Wednesday, 7.30pm - 9pm Suitable for those with some experience of Astanga Yoga £7 per class For more information please contact senior teacher James Critchlow on 01384 394 702 Or see www.yogabirmingham.co.uk for further details. Qi Gong - energy cultivation This class takes place on Tuesdays 5.55pm-6.45pm. Any exercise that works with basic principles, develops a sense of harmony within oneself (and therefore in relationship to others and one's environment), imporves health and wellbeing, can be considered Qi Gong. The ultimate goal is to be in a naturally harmonious relationship within oneself in all situations. Accessible to all levels of fitness (or unfitness!). See also the Dragon Spring Taiji website. For more details contact Alec Jones on 07989 302837 or email Back to top of page			Beginners Courses We run introductory courses in meditation and buddhism