MINDFULNESS AND CUSTOMIZED GUIDANCE
We go through life zapping and have the attention span of a goldfish. Check with yourself: are you reading this text? Or do you scan it briefly for keywords and quick answers. There is a chance that you will skip important information. Moreover, we are all unique and there are no quick fixes that apply to everyone.
Mindful Class in Amsterdam combines attention training with personal guidance in life, learning and teaching. Geared to everyone's personal development and stage of life. Mindful Class trains you to be alert to yourself and your environment. Because of this you will record everything you learn and experience better and remember it for longer.
By being aware of what you feel and think you can better understand, accept, let go and trust your behavior, emotions and desires.
Mindful Class is for children, young people, parents, teachers and students in Amsterdam and surroundings.
MINDFUL
TO LEARN
MINDFUL CLASS for children and
young people
Does your child suffer from low self-esteem, school arrears or difficulty learning? Does it show busy behavior and is he/she easily distracted?
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Where your pay attention you automatically take the lead. Your brain is unable to consciously doing two things at the same time. Only when you are actually present in the moment, you can actually save what you learn and apply it where necessary. So it makes little sense to do homework or learn for an exam without paying full attention to the lesson..... READ MORE
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MINDFUL
IN THE LIFE
MINDFUL CLASS for
adults
Are you happy with your life? Or do you find it difficult to fall asleep and do you suffer from worrying thoughts? Do you find it difficult to focus on what really matters? Are you looking for more peace and challenge in your life? Or do you think you are ready for new insights and more awareness of your place in society?
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In the Mindful Class you learn to pay attention to the NOW. You learn to listen to your body and to accept what is there. Without judgment. You become milder to yourself and give yourself time to pause... READ MORE
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MINDFUL
IN THE CLASS
MINDFUL CLASS for
teachers and students
Schools have a diverse population and that includes various teacher skills. Important elements in this are intercultural communication and having bad news conversations with parents and pupils with no Western background.
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Do you experience team problems in the group and/or the school that are very difficult to turn around? Do these developments cause unrest and nuisance within the school? Is there a lack of authority? Is the communication between students themselves, between students and teachers? ... READ MORE
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“That everyone can be who they want to be and be proud of that. That everyone has respect for themselves and others. That we want to get the most out of ourselves and each other. That everyone understands what it means when someone says they are having a hard time. That we help each other up instead of bringing each other down. That we love ourselves like no one else could, and so share our love for ourselves with the rest of the world."
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"NOT BECAUSE WE HAVE TO, BUT BECAUSE IT MAKES US HAPPY!"
FATIMA BOUTAKA
TIAGO 12 YEARS
"I've learned to focus my attention on my breath,
that's why now i can sleep a lot faster."
RIDA 9 JAAR
"I've learned that it's okay if you get distracted, as long as you come back to your attention."
ROOS 27 YEARS
"I really liked the mindfulness session with Fatima.
Fatima knows how to create a relaxed and safe atmosphere. I felt very comfortable and always completely relaxed when I went home every time. Including a wonderful and satisfied feeling."
CLÉMENT 12 YEARS
"If I do a trick with skating and it doesn't work, I do the frog exercise. Then I calm down and then it works."
DILEK 13 YEARS
"If I do an attention training before a test, and I bring my attention to my breath. Then I don't have as much at
to stress."