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Approx. 16 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Key mindfulness concepts and practices that support the ability to use attention in an enhanced way.

  • Concepts and practices that deepen the understanding of the mind/body connection, and highlights ways that the body is a direct portal to presence.

  • Guidance for enhancing resilience, with specific regard to opening to and accepting a wide range of emotion.

  • How to take the benefits that come from regular meditation and integrate them into daily life, as well as establishing a regular meditation routine.

Skills you will gain

  • interoceptive techniques
  • Basics of meditation
  • Improved focus
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
1 hour to complete

Welcome to the Course

1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 7 min), 3 readings
3 hours to complete

Learning to Pay Attention

3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 47 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
4 hours to complete

Understanding the Mind/Body Connection

4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 54 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
4 hours to complete

Exploring Your Inner Landscape

4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 63 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
5 hours to complete

The Nuts and Bolts of Establishing a Practice

5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 65 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

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