De-Mystifying Mindfulness by Universiteit Leiden
Meditation, mindfulness, and introspection have been increasingly popular in recent years. They are increasingly recognized as technologies anchored in knowledge from psychology and neuroscience, rather than mystical rituals from old Buddhism or esoteric philosophy. Mindfulness has formed the foundation for a variety of therapeutic approaches, both as a medical treatment and as a way to improve well-being and enjoyment. Mindfulness has become a lifestyle option for millions of people all over the world, increasing and enriching everyday life. It's big business to be mindful.
But, exactly, what is mindfulness? Is it truly beneficial to your health? Is it possible to learn it? How can you spot a con artist? Would you like to live in a society that was aware and smelled like sandalwood? What does being aware feel like? Are you already conscious, and if so, how would you know?
This innovative course, which evolved from Leiden University's popular Honours Academy course, combines traditional scholarly inquiry from multiple disciplines (ranging from psychology to philosophy to politics) with experiential learning (including specially designed "meditation labs" where you can practice and analyze mindfulness on yourself). Finally, the course seeks to deliver a responsible, thorough, and inclusive education about (and in) mindfulness as a modern phenomena.
This course offers:
- Flexible deadlines: Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Certificate : Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 43 hours to complete
- Subtitles: English
Coursera Rating: 4.8/5
Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/mindfulness
