Rice University - Foundations of Mindfulness
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Foundations of Mindfulness at Coursera Overview
Duration | 16 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Foundations of Mindfulness at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
Foundations of Mindfulness at Coursera Course details
- This course provides 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 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.
Foundations of Mindfulness at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to the Course
Meet the Professor
Course Introduction
Course Information and Keys to Success
Discussion Forum Guidelines
Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
Introducing Mindfulness
Exploring the Qualities of Mindfulness Part 1
Exploring the Qualities of Mindfulness Part 2
Strategies for Cultivating Mindfulness
Tuning in to Your Senses
Weekly Activity Challenges Case Study 1
Brief Introductory Meditation
Week One Activity Challenges - Learning to Pay Attention
Week 1 Quiz
Reflecting on your Weekly Activity Challenges
Understanding the Mind/Body Connection
Establishing Connection with the Body
The Body as a Reference Point for Awareness
The Health Benefits of Mindfulness
Understanding and Appreciating Your Body
Body Scan Meditation
Weekly Activity Challenges Case Study 2
Weekly Activity Challenges-Deepening the Mind/Body Connection
Instructions for Body Scan
Mindfulness Articles
Week 2 Quiz
Reflecting on Your Weekly Activity Challenges
Exploring Your Inner Landscape
Exploring My Inner What?
The Conditioned Mind
Emotions, Thoughts, and the Body
Wrapping Up One Hell of a Module!
Awareness of Breath Guided Meditation
Weekly Activity Challenges Case Study 3
Awareness of Breath and Body Guided Meditation
Unhelpful Thinking Styles
Weekly Activity Challenges-Exploring Your Inner Landscape
Instructions for Sitting Meditation
Week 3 Quiz
Reflecting on Your Weekly Activity Challenges
The Nuts and Bolts of Establishing a Practice
Cultivating a Practice of Mindfulness
Setting the Stage for Practice
Exploring Common Obstacles During Practice
Exploring Thoughts Meditation
Weekly Activity Challenges Case Study 4
R.A.I.N.
Course Conclusion
Weekly Activity Challenge-Noticing the Wandering Mind
Instructions for RAIN Meditation-read me first!
Week 4 Quiz
Reflecting on Your Weekly Activity Challenges
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