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Thursdays
31 July - 18 Sept 2008
Recommencing
9 Oct - 30 Oct 2008
12.10pm - 1.00pm
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Yoga and Mind-Body Awareness
There are many forms and aspects of yoga. These sessions will focus particularly on yoga as a path for deepening awareness of mind-body connections. Participants can expect to learn some simple routines they can practice at home, and to develop skills which can be used for relaxing, recharging and enhancing achievement of personal goals. The sessions will involve some physical exercise, stretching, breathing and meditation.
Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
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Wednesdays
6 Aug - 17 Sept 2008
1.10pm - 2.00pm
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Meditation Level 1: Concentration and Calm
Meditation is an ancient skill that can be learnt in modern times. Traditionally meditation was used to overcome mental suffering, and is now being used to overcome stress, anxiety and depression. You will learm meditation methods that cultivate concentration and calm; you will also learn how to use meditation to cultivate healthy feelings and mind states. I invite you to come along and discover how meditation can benefit your life.
You may join this group at any time.
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Monday
11th Aug 2008
1.00pm - 2.00pm
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Conscious Breathing Workshop
Using the breath as an aid to managing stress, anxiety or depression. Although we all breathe everyday, the breath itself usually goes unnoticed. This workshop draws on yoga and Western psychology to explore the ways that the breath can be used as a remarkably powerful mind-body link. It can be used to help manage stress, anxiety or depression, and also to enhance concentration, relaxation and stamina.
Bookings required.
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Monday
18th Aug 2008
1.10pm to 2.00pm
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Getting Back On Track
Sometimes students find that the focus of their lives has shifted froms tudy then realise they have fallen behind and need torefocus. This workshop willprovide 10 simple tips to help get back on track with study. They are tips that other students have found helpful.
Bookings required.
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Monday
1st Sept 2008
1.10pm -2.00pm
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Improve Your Sleep
Sleep is one of the main ways we rejuvenate and refresh ourselves allowing us to be effective in our waking life. Good sleep is a skill that can be learnt. In this workshop you will leam how to organise your life so that you will improve the quality of your sleep, becoming clearer, more alert and more productive as a student.
Bookings required.
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Monday
8th Sept 2008
1.10pm - 2.00pm
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Managing Stress And Being A Successful Student
A certain amount of stress and worry are an inevitable and necessary part of being a student. If stress and worry become too much they interfere with study; if you manage stress and worry correctly you will become a more successful student. Stress and worry can be managed by developing a lifestyle that keeps them under control. This workshop will describe this lifestyle.
Bookings required.
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Thursday
18 Sept 2008
1.10pm - 2.00pm
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Managing a PhD
For first year PhD students, the PhD journey can be very challenging from time to time. In this workshop we will explore some of these challenges so that you can be more in charge of the PhD process. We will explore the importance of managing stress, structuring your time, relationships with supervisors and the department, and balancing your life, in order to make your PhD experience less stressful and more enjoyable.
Bookings essential.
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Wednesdays
15 Oct - 5 Nov 2008
1.10pm - 2.00pm
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Meditation Level 2: Mindfulness
In this level 2 course, you will learn how to cultivate mindfulness (awareness of the body, the feelings and the mind), resulting in greater understanding of those aspects of yourself. Mindfulness is a more advanced meditation tactic. In ancient times, mindfulness was used to overcome anxiety, depression and stress. You are invited to come along and discover how mindfulness meditation can benefit your life.
You may join at any time.
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Monday
27 Oct 2008
1.10pm - 2.00pm
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Stress Less Exams
A bit of stress at exam time can help you be motivated and perform better but too much can make life miserable and send results downhill. This workshop will explore some helpful ways to help reduce the stress of exams so you can prepare more effectively and perform better on the day. It draws together some tried and true ideas compiled over the years by the Student Counselling Centre.
Bookings Required.
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