YOUR PATH TO GREATER MINDFULNESS, RESILIENCE, AND LESS STRESS
This course offers you the opportunity to learn about the practical and scientifically grounded MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) method and apply it in your professional and personal life. You will learn specific mindfulness exercises and stress management techniques to promote your health and performance. In addition, you will discover how the concept of mindfulness can contribute to healthy and ethical behavior in business and society.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The course is designed for people who:
• want to better manage stress in their professional and personal lives
• wish to improve their physical and mental performance, as well as their problem-solving skills and creativity
• suffer from lack of concentration, nervousness, insomnia, exhaustion, or psychosomatic symptoms
• are burdened by acute or chronic illnesses or chronic pain
• wish to break free from anxiety and worry and boost their self-esteem
• face high pressure to perform and meet expectations
• are seeking complementary methods to medical or psychotherapeutic treatment
• wish to actively work on promoting and maintaining their health
• want to live more mindfully, responsibly, and constructively
• want to relax, slow down their lives, and are interested in mindfulness and meditation
Important Note: MBSR training is a self-help method and does not replace necessary medical or psychotherapeutic treatment.
MBSR – A SCIENTIFICALLY RECOGNIZED METHOD
MBSR consists of scientifically recognized methods for stress management and preventive health care. They are now practiced in numerous organizations and companies (e.g., SAP, Deutsche Bundesbank, BASF, Google). In the U.S., mindfulness training is already standard practice in employee development across many sectors. Our courses meet the high quality standards of the MBSR Association and are reviewed and certified by the Central Testing Agency for Prevention.
PROGRAM CONTENT
• Mindfulness and body awareness exercises
• Scientific findings on mindfulness and stress
• Self-awareness and mindful communication
• Short presentations and discussions in small and large groups
• Meditations and transfer exercises for everyday life
• Comprehensive course materials, exercise guides, and audio programs for use at home
EDUCATIONAL LEAVE
The course is certified as educational leave in the following federal states: Hesse, Berlin, Brandenburg, Thuringia, Hamburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, and Saarland. Participation without utilizing educational leave is, of course, also possible.
(The right to educational leave is an entitlement for employees to take time off work while continuing to receive their regular pay. The state of Hesse reimburses half of the salary for employees of micro and small businesses.)
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PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK ON THE SEMINAR
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“I was able to enjoy the one-week MBSR course as educational leave and was thrilled. The location—the Bonifatius Monastery in Hünfeld—was perfect for this purpose, and Renato is a fantastic instructor. This isn’t a run-of-the-mill course following a set formula; it addresses the participants’ needs, and Renato’s extensive knowledge is conveyed effectively.
Update: I’ve since spent a retreat weekend at the monastery, and it was wonderful. Simply enjoying some time off in beautiful surroundings was a great experience; Renato’s guidance remains engaging and varied.”
– Course participant
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“This seminar with you has truly changed me; I went home feeling very content, confident, calm, and free from all expectations. That was a completely new experience!! I’m currently living very mindfully and noticing more than before, and I no longer judge anything. Your phrase ‘Everything that is, is allowed to be, and what is allowed to be can change’ helps me navigate everyday life much better now. For me, it was a very special week because everything was just right: the course, the participants, the surroundings, the accommodations, and above all the kindness with which we all treated one another. I would give all aspects of the seminar a 10 (top grade). I wouldn’t know what could be improved. Thanks to your teaching style, methodology, content, and your inimitable way of conveying information, I’ve retained much more than I have from seminars on similar topics led by others.”
– Claudia Lipinski (Berlin)
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“The seminar was very successful; I took a lot away for my daily life and have already been able to put some of it into practice.”
– Dagmar
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“Last Saturday, I got right back to it—I installed PV modules on my in-laws’ roof together with them. It was exhausting and required the utmost concentration. Afterward, I realized I’d had enough of ‘doing’ and wanted to shift to ‘being,’ so I meditated after work using your audio guide. That felt good. I usually do this in the morning, and it does me good. Thank you again for your wonderful seminar. It was exactly what I was looking for. I’m also noticing positive changes in my daily life and am now working to keep it that way.”
– Michael
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SEMINAR LEADER:
Renato Kruljac, M.A. in Education | Author | Mindfulness Teacher | Existential Gestalt Therapist
Renato Kruljac guides you with a wealth of experience in education, therapy, and Far Eastern traditions. He combines in-depth knowledge with profound, holistic practice through many years of leading courses both domestically and abroad.
Focus Areas & Qualifications:
- Mindfulness & Development: Trainer in mindfulness, intuition, and holistic personal development, as well as an MBSR/MBCL Senior Teacher.
- Therapy & Coaching: Coach, existential Gestalt therapist, and trauma-sensitive bodywork practitioner (advanced training in Polyvagal Theory & Somatic Experiencing).
- Body & Mind: Experienced martial artist, as well as training in Zen and contemplation with Willigis Jäger.
- Publications: Author of several books and professional articles.