5 Ways to Know Yourself
as a Spiritual Being
Types of Programs Offered
Programs are classified into three types:
The Core Curriculum teaches you various focus options associated with the 3 core practices of Basic Mindfulness: Noting, Do Nothing, and Nurture Positive.
The core curriculum organizes the techniques into standard instruction blocks based on the themes (In, Out, Rest, Flow, Positive), modalities (See, Hear, Feel), and a number of prerequisites involved. Check out the List of the Core Curriculum Instruction Blocks.
The Core Curriculum programs are further characterized by emphasis:
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Foundations programs emphasize the basic building blocks of the focus options, with lots of time for Q & A. You first learn how to do a given focus option by taking its Foundation program. But you may want to re-take that program many times in order to get really clear about the nuts and bolts of that focus option .
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Drill programs put an emphasis on “just do it.” They train strength and endurance through repetition, with less emphasis on Q &A .
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Sharpening programs guide you with special exercises designed to clarify the subtleties of that focus option .
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Applications programs help you use that focus option as part of a toolkit for dealing with issues and challenges as that come up in life.
Special Offerings present the same techniques but organized in other ways.
Facilitator Trainings being introduced in September 2011 for students who would like to learn to teach Basic Mindfulness skills. To learn more about Facilitator Training Program, click here.
Some of the programs require previous training (i.e., they have prerequisites). Many, however, do not. It is recommended, particularly for beginners, that you read the following articles before participating in a Core Curriculum class. This may seem like a lot of work, but participation in the class will be greatly enhanced if you have at least some familiarity with what is in these readings. You will also be sent short readings to complete when you register for a specific course.
What is Mindfulness?
About Posture
How to Note and Label
5 Ways to Know Yourself as a Spiritual Being