In recent decades, stress has become one of the most common problems among the population. And it is not surprising considering that we live in a society that often demands too much of us and gives us too little back. Moreover, with the frenetic pace in which we are involved, we often have little time to relax, connect with ourselves and, in short, treat ourselves with compassion and enjoy our own essence.

Perhaps for this reason, in recent times, meditation has become a very popular practice. If you want to know which are the best courses to learn to meditate or dedicate yourself to it professionally, pay attention to the following lines.

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What are the benefits of meditation

Nowadays, it is possible to find meditation centres in any town or city in Spain, and there are many individuals who, thanks to meditation, have improved their health and well-being.

And although there are some skeptics who do not believe that this practice has positive effects on the body and our mind, according to scientific studies, some of the benefits of this practice are

  • It encourages the emergence of positive thoughts.
  • It influences the development of a positive attitude towards change and life.
  • It helps to relax, reduces stress and improves self-knowledge and inner peace.
  • Helps to improve negative mood and to overcome anxious symptoms.
  • It improves attention.

Spiritual retreats and meditation

Meditation is often associated with Buddhist philosophy, peace and tranquility, and choosing places in contact with nature is perfect for carrying it out. It is common for meditators to travel to different spiritual retreats to perfect their practice, disconnect from the daily routine, have access to spiritual guides or socialize with people with common interests.

In Spain, it is possible to enjoy one of the best retreats, with the presence of Jon Kabat-Zinn for the first time in our country and many prestigious speakers, such as Javier García Campayo, author of many books related to this topic. Kabat-Zinn, one of the most important figures in the practice of Full Attention , is the creator of the MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) program. The retreat will take place on June 19, 2018.

To enjoy it, it is necessary to register for the 5th International Mindfulness Congress (before March 15, 2018), which will be held from June 20 to 23, 2108 at the World Trade Center in Zaragoza. If you are interested in knowing more, you can contact Dr. Javier García Campayo through his website. You will find the contact information by clicking on this link.

The best meditation and mindfulness courses

Although its practice may seem simple, it is necessary to learn to meditate in the right way, because many times, especially in initions, it becomes strange to connect with our own body, our emotions and our thoughts.

One of the best courses of meditation and mindfulness is the “Mindfulness Training Program: M-PBI” of the Mensalus Institute”, which is given in Barcelona. Thanks to this course, participants have the opportunity to improve their quality of life and integrate this practice into their personal life . The workshop starts on April 19, 2018.

This training is ideal for getting into Mindfulness in a practical and experiential way, and for learning how to manage emotions effectively. It lasts 9 weeks, 8 sessions of 2.5 hours plus a 4-hour retreat day. Throughout the different sessions, different exercises and techniques are worked on to get to know oneself, reduce anxiety, control stress, improve attention and, of course, achieve emotional balance .

If you want more information, you can find the contact details of the Mensalus Institute at this link.

Other training in meditation

In addition to the above-mentioned training, other institutions offer courses with different objectives. In Madrid, it is possible to take the Rigpa Centre’s “Meditation and Introduction to Buddhism Course”. This centre is one of the most popular in the capital, and this training is key to learning how to improve attention in the present moment , with compassion, as well as to develop self-knowledge and improve the quality of life and find inner peace. Every month, this centre helps many people to improve their quality of life with its training offer.

Also in Madrid it is possible to receive training in Mindfulness, thanks to the Elea Psychoeducational Institute of Madrid. In this way, it is possible to get to know this philosophy in depth and thus carry out a process of personal transformation that helps to adapt better to the environment and to enjoy a higher level of happiness.