Accredited & Highly Evaluated Courses for Practicing & Facilitating Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Improve Attention and Mental Resilience.
There is a great need for mindfulness trainers who can guide adults, students and children towards experiencing mindfulness and to establish the practices themselves to experience the many on-going benefits; decreased anxiety and stress, increased mental clarity, better self-regulation, better sleep quality to name a few.
Welcome to Mindfulness in New Zealand
We offer:
mindfulness courses across New Zealand & Australia.
• Two day Mindfulness Training courses for teachers, counsellors, social workers, parents and anyone who wants to learn how to establish an ongoing Mindfulness practice for themselves, their organisation, clients, students and children etc.
• Mindfulness classes in schools
• Mindfulness training for School Staff
Why Choose Us?
Internationally Recognised Accreditation
Our courses are accredited with IMMA (International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance).
These courses are designed to meet the growing need in all sectors ( education, medicine, psychology, social work, physiotherapy, business etc) for evidence-based strategies that lead to self-regulation, emotional awareness and lowered stress and anxiety.
Leading Trainer
Learn Mindfulness from a professional educator with more than 30 years experience of mindfulness and meditation.
Highly evaluated courses
Hundreds of teachers, social workers, counsellors etc. have taken the 2 day Mindfulness Facilitation Course. The trainings receive consistently high evaluation and reviews.
All Age Groups
The program is designed and has been successfully implemented for all age groups from 4 year old pre-schoolers to 80 year old seniors.
Life-Time Access
When you register for an online course or a face-to-face training you receive lifelong access to the course material and all the resources provided. Ongoing support is available.
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MINDFULNESS
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GET THE FREE EBOOK“I just wanted to take the time to express how much I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day course…I have attended other mindfulness training but really feel your offering is unparalleled”.Sarah H.
“I am extremely grateful for your teachings…you are truly inspirational”.Wendy R.
“Thank you, this wonderful experience, which is now forever a regular practice in my life”.Susan R.
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“TAMING THE MIND”
3 hrs Zoom Training – How do you start a personal mindfulness practice? What are the most effective exercises?
How long does it take to experience the first benefits of mindfulness?
In this short zoom training you will get the answers to all those questions and much more.
“I’m so grateful I’ve learnt these empowering new tools. THANK YOU” – Natalie E. Auckland
Explore our courses
Evidence-based results from more than 3,500 research papers from around the world continue to show that the regular practice of mindfulness is an effective mental training leading to improved attention, awareness and lowered stress and anxiety as well as improved mental and physical wellbeing. One of the clearest messages from contemporary neuroscience is that our sense of self is anchored in a vital connection to our bodies.
2 Day Mindfulness Facilitation Training
This course gives you the background, science, practices and techniques to teach/guide others and establish a regular practice yourself.
Bring Mindfulness to the Classroom
Take the guesswork out of bringing mindfulness to the school’s curriculum. In this online certificate course you will receive the tools and training to teach mindfulness to those around you.
Learn Mindfulness From Home
In this self-paced online course you will learn, step by step to establish your own regular practice.
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Staff Training At Your School
Introducing Mindfulness across the school for all staff. Teachers will be shown the breathing, listening, body scanning techniques and learn simple ways to demonstrate Mindfulness to students.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn. (Founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)
By training ourselves to notice our thoughts and feelings through awareness on physical sensations, we come to realise that we have the ability to shift our attention away from negative thinking and behaviour patterns. When done repeatedly, we increase resilience to the minds efforts to focus on anxious thoughts patterns for example.
“I had the pleasure of studying with Mindfulness in Australia and completed their 8 weeks Mindfulness Facilitator Training certification including the 2 day live workshop.
Having studied several mindfulness courses I was looking for something more comprehensive, I must say this was the best training I have done this far. The course content was clear, concise and leading edge. Rita as a facilitator is approachable and knowledgeable. The sheer amount of resources provided with the course sets you up for success and has been a huge asset to my business”.Sarah Akil Managing Director - Crystal Clear Wellness Co
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LESSON PLANS
» improve students ability to deal with stress
» cultivate kindness and empathy
» designed by a registered teacher
» complies with the objectives of the curriculum for personal development
» suits all age groups
ENJOY A 20% DISCOUNT ON THIS ONLINE COURSE
“Just watch this moment, without trying to change it at all. What is happening? What do you see? What do you hear?”Jon Kabat-Zinn
UPCOMING COURSES & RETREATS
mindfulness offers a different approach to dealing with emotions, stress and anxiety.
ADD MINDFULNESS FACILITATION TO YOUR SKILLSET
How does it work?
Mindfulness increases our ability to notice what is happening in you and around you in the present moment. Mindfulness is a skill and requires practice. Just as athletes train on a daily basis to maintain fitness and stamina. Mindfulness,requiring regular daily practice to experience the many well documented benefits especially of de-stressing, relaxing the body and most importantly improving life quality with raised awareness and appreciation of life itself.
Through guided, easy-to-do practices you are training the mind to be more present in the moment resulting in a fresh alertness and aliveness previously covered over with anxious thinking and over-thinking and being caught up in feelings and emotions.
2 Day Mindfulness Facilitation Course
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In this 2 day certificate course you will not only be introduced to and learn the the powerful Mindfulness techniques that are helping individuals from all walks of life to have more balance and focus in their lives. You will also receive the tools and training to teach these techniques to anyone around you.
Choose dates for Zoom trainings:
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COURSES 2021
2 day Weekend Virtual Interactive Course 30-31 October 2021
Saturday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 10-11 November 2021
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 24-25 November 2021
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
COURSES 2022
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 12-13 January 2022
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Weekend Virtual Interactive Course 22-23 January 2021
Saturday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 2-3 February 2022
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 16-17 March 2022
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Weekend Virtual Interactive Course 2-3 April
Saturday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 12-13 April 2022
Tuesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Weekend Virtual Interactive Course 30 April-1 May
Saturday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 18-19 May 2022
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Weekend Virtual Interactive Course 11-12 June
Saturday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Virtual Interactive Course 22-23 June 2022
Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).
Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
Choose dates for face-to-face trainings:
(CLICK TO EXPAND)
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $495
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
Courses 2022
2 day Mindfulness Facilitation Training In Auckland 16-17 February 2022
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $495
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
2 day Mindfulness Facilitation Training In Auckland 1-2 June 2022
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $495
Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $550
Including: Morning Tea, Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, Tools & Resources, online course and ongoing support.
Courses 2022
2 day Mindfulness Facilitation Training In Wellington 2-3 March 2022
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $550
Including: Morning Tea, Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, Tools & Resources, online course and ongoing support.
2 day Mindfulness Facilitation Training In Wellington 11-12 May 2022
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $550
Including: Morning Tea, Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, Tools & Resources, online course and ongoing support.
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $550
Including: Morning Tea, Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, Tools & Resources, online course and ongoing support.
Payment plans available
Courses 2022
2 day Mindfulness Facilitation Training In Christchurch 23-24 March 2022
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $550
Including: Morning Tea, Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, Tools & Resources, online course and ongoing support.
Payment plans available
2 day Mindfulness Facilitation Training In Christchurch 24-25 May 2022
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
(There will be breaks for morning tea and lunch).
Cost: $550
Including: Morning Tea, Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, Tools & Resources, online course and ongoing support.
Payment plans available
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Rita Riccola is one of New Zealand’s leading mindfulness trainers.
She is an educator and a trained mindfulness teacher with over 30 yrs experience who has completed courses with Mindful Schools USA and attended many Mindfulness retreats.
Mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.”Jon Kabat-Zinn. (Founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)
Why Mindfulness?
Research over the past few decades has found that Mindfulness training helps to;
Relieve Anxiety & Stress
In our fast paced lives, where we rush from one demand to another, there is very little time or space to stop and pause. Mindfulness offer the tools needed to connect with our inner intelligence, where we can access natural calmness beneath the busy minds.
Let go of Anger & Frustration
Coming in contact with your direct experience in the mindful state allows us to become familiar with the patterns that direct our lives; our thoughts, emotions and reactions.
Overcome Negative Thinking
Pain is an inevitable part of being human but suffering is optional. In mindfulness we learn how to manage our thoughts and emotions instead of letting emotions and thoughts manage us.
Stop Inner Chatter
Aimless thinking and inner chatter is draining our energy and clouding over the present moment. One of the most common benefits from regular mindfulness training is greater mental clarity and a new sense of inner peace.
Have Better Sleep
To be able stop incessant thinking and worrying is one of the great benefits of Mindfulness and it makes it easier to go to sleep and have unbroken sleep throughout the night.
Stop Living in the Past
Mindfulness practices increasingly bring you more into the present with the growing awareness that going over the past keeps you stuck in the past.
Who is it for?
Everyone!
- Who wants to improve the quality of life and relationships
- Thinks anxiously as a regular behavior.
- Stressed people
- People who engage in constant negative self-talk
- People who can’t sleep because of incessant inner chatter
- People who operate on ‘auto-pilot’ and are always ‘on’..
What Participants Say
“What I liked best about the 2 day training was the relaxed, knowledgeable approach to Mindfulness”.
-Laura, Melbourne
“I liked the pace, experiential learning and the facilitators sharing her experience”
Alison, Sydney
“This has been a wonderful course and I look forward to sharing what I have learned with others!”
Nancy C.. Auckland, NZ
“I’ve really loved this course – both the online component and the two day course, I’m so grateful I’ve learnt these empowering new tools. THANK YOU :-)”
Natalie E. Auckland, NZ
“Rita is a fabulous facilitator – she made us feel extremely comfortable, was open minded and encouraged us all to share from our diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. I came away with many very practical, easy to use exercises that I have since been using with with my classes of various ages. Thank you Rita for gifting me such a wonderful and enjoyable afternoon of learning”.
-Louise Dore, Auckland
“This Course Exceeded My Expectations”.
Angela B, psychologist, Auckland
“Thank you Rita for providing such a thorough course in Mindfulness.
Warm blessings”
Anne C., Auckland
“I’ve really loved this course – both the online component and the two day course, I’m so grateful I’ve learnt these empowering new tools. THANK YOU :-)”
Natalie E. Auckland, NZ
“The 8 week course has allowed me to re connect with the person I used to be and ignite my passion to forge forward, to help others find their passion, peace, connection and love within themselves”.
Sia K, Sydney, AUS
Frequently Asked Questions
Mindfulness is a way of noticing where your attention is in the present moment without judging it good or bad. It’s about not wandering off into an imagined future or going over the past but fully engaging right here right now.
Through guided, simple easy-to-do practisies you are training the mind to be more present in the moment. resulting in it to be less anxious, more alert and alive.
- Who over-thinks
- Thinks anxiously as a regular behavior.
- Stressed people
- People who engage in constant negative self-talk
- People who can’t sleep because of incessant inner chatter
- People who operate on ‘auto-pilot’ and are always ‘on’..
Related Courses
GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK TO RELAX & REJUVINATE
Mindfulness Retreat in Orewa
17-19 DECEMBER 2021
Deepen your meditation and mindfulness practice together with like-minded people
“Just watch this moment, without trying to change it at all. What is happening? What do you see? What do you hear?”Jon Kabat-Zin
20% OFF LIMITED TIME OFFER
Take the guesswork out of implementing a mindfulness strategy
BRING MINDFULNESS TO THE CLASSROOM
Complete 3 part online course to establish your own daily practice and learning to facilitate groups
IMROVE STUDENT ABILITY TO DEAL WITH STRESS
READY TO USE LESSON PLANS
GUIDED AUDIO EXERCICES
CULTIVATE KINDNESS & EMPATHY
DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
SUITS ALL AGE GROUPS
TOOLS & RESOURCES
WORKS ON ALL DEVICES & OFFLINE
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.”Jon Kabat-Zin
Non-Religious
There is no religion, dogma or beliefs attached to Mindfulness. Mindfulness has it’s roots in many contemplative practices but doesn’t require or impose on anyones belief systems. It’s a mental activity that has proven to be of great benefit for maintaining physical, mental and emotional balance.
Evidence Based
The many benefits of Mindfulness have been well documented especially in the past 30 years since Jon Kabat-Zinn established the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme that has led to the wide-spread, evidence based research and the acceptance of these non-religious, practical exercises anyone can do.
Mindfulness For Everyne
Mindfulness practice doesn’t require any preparation or beforehand knowledge about meditation. Anyone can experience the effect from these simple exercises.