• 2nd to 9th July
• 24th September to 1st October
• 3rd to 10th December

Location

• Taraloka Retreat Centre, Bettisfield, Near Whitchurch, Shropshire

Booking

• Booking information

Who is it for?

People who are:

• intending to be Breathworks Trainers
• working or intending to work with people living with pain and/or other physical conditions
• working or intending to work with people living with stress and/or other mental health conditions

Requirements for attending Level Two
Prior to attending the Level Two Training retreats:

• You will have completed the Level One course
• You will have done some required reading and completed meditation, movement and daily activity diaries
• You will also have attended a Living Well course as a participant or supporter, or will have watched a DVD of a course if one is not available locally

Week A
The first week explores a range of topics to help develop skills for teaching mindfulness based approaches and activities using Breathworks material, including:

• the role of the mindfulness trainer
• leading meditations
• group dynamics
• teaching and learning styles
• preparing for and leading a class

Trainees will be asked to practise presenting course material and leading meditations with small groups in a supportive environment. You will be asked to give and receive constructive feedback.

Week B
The second week helps trainees consolidate and build on these teaching skills as well as develop and extend their personal mindfulness meditation practice. There will be the opportunity to share and discuss ideas as well as attend individual meditation interviews.

Level Two Training Outcomes

• At the end of this level, trainees should feel confident in delivering a comprehensive range of mindfulness based skills and activities to client groups. A more detailed list of these is available on request
• Those wishing to become Breathworks trainers and deliver Breathworks Living Well courses can progress to Level Three to complete their training if appropriate