Mindfulness (english)

Outline of the course Mindfulness at the workplace

One of the greatest gifts of the current globalization is the opportunity to combine knowledge and wisdom from different cultures that were developed side by side. The western and eastern philosophies are very different and a merge of parts of these have developed into novel practices. Mindfulness and mindful practice as taught by Marcel Blommers have evolved from different traditional meditation techniques. Mindfulness at the workplace stimulates creativity and productivity because mindful practice increases focus. In addition, these techniques have a positive impact on mental health.

The course Mindfulness at the Workplace contains an educational part and a practical part. In the first part, various meditation techniques and themes are explained and explored. Implementation of mindfulness in daily life and at the workplace will be discussed on the hand of examples. In the second part, the group will be guided through a deep meditation.

Example of techniques that are regularly practiced and facilitated by Marcel Blommers:

• breathing practices and pranayama

• awareness meditation of our five senses

• meditation with singing bowls

• contemplative meditation

• compassion meditation

• meditation on objects

• analytical meditation

• metaphors in meditation

• stargate meditation

• application of mudras in meditation

• meditation poses: chair, standing, sitting, walking

Outline of the session Mindfulness at the workplace

The meditation session Mindfulness at the Workplace contains three elements: (1) light bending and stretching exercises in order to relax the body (2) preparing of the mind by body scan meditation (3) guided deep meditation using a chosen meditation technique (4) feedback and concluding remarks.

Outline of the session Train the Trainer

Session are aimed for people with like to deepen insight in meditation in order to facilitate meditation sessions in small groups of Novartis employees. 30 min introduction of various meditation techniques; 20 min practice led by one trainee; 10 min feedback

Marcel Blommers is a scientist with PhD in chemistry. From his childhood he is practicing yoga and he has received education in various eastern and western methods for healing and meditation. Since 2009 he is teaching natural healing and is facilitating meditation sessions in groups. He is active member of the ERG Be Mindful at Novartis since 2016.

In case you like to have more information, you are welcome to contact me at reiki.basel@gmail.com