This is the sequel course to Foundations of Mindfulness that will continue to provide a broad overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of mindfulness. With interactive exercises to help students explore their own attitudes, mental habits and behaviors, Foundations of Mindfulness series offers a pathway for living with more freedom, authenticity and ease. Featured components of the course include experiential exercises, guided meditations, personal reflection and interactive discussions.
Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease
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Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease
This course is part of Mindfulness and Well-being Specialization
Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth Slator
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Increase capacity for attentional control, sustained focus and presence.
Concepts and practices that deepen the understanding of the mind/body connection, and highlights ways that the body is a direct portal to presence.
Cultivate compassion for self and others
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Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
This course make me feeling better and more connected to myself. It is an amazing course where I found the way to help myself and people around me. And...it is free. Thank you so much.
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Reviewed on Mar 30, 2021
Great course for those who want to make their life live in a easier and comfortable way..Thanks to Professor Elizabeth Slator for the course and her team..
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Reviewed on May 30, 2021
the concept of mindfulness has been beautifully explained with the contents provided (video and reading material). It can be assimilated by people at a different level of knowledge as well..
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