ABOUT MINDFULNESS IN NEW ZEALAND


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“Thank you again Rita, for facilitating a safe space to explore mindfulness.
The weekend was so inspiring and also gave me such clarity and guidance around the next steps I will be taking in my career”.

David S
“This course was fantastic!”.
Sam K, Australia


ABOUT THE TRAINER

Rita Riccola is one of New Zealand’s leading mindfulness trainers.
She is the author of the book ‘The Practice of Mindfulness and Balance’ and a trained mindfulness teacher with over 30 yrs experience.

Rita Riccola Has been a Vipassana and yoga practitioner for 30 years after discovering there was a way to ‘tame my mind’.
“I have attended many silent retreats over the years. I always believed that life is the teacher and was sceptical of dogmatic, religious practices so for me Mindfulness was perfect. From 2000-2002 I went to a number Barry Long’s seminars (Aust.) on a Course in Being (Barry Long was a teacher of Eckhart Toll).

I have been working on finding ways to pass on all I have learned about the mind and emotions and finally as Mindfulness reached the mainstream things has allowed that to happen. In 2012 I set up Mindful NZ Schools in an effort to bring Mindfulness practices and the proven benefits to schoolchildren in New Zealand.
In 2023 I founded Mindfulness in New Zealand and Mindfulness in Australia and started to run courses in mindfulness facilitation for teachers, social workers, counselors etc. I have also done staff trainings in many schools and organisations both in New Zealand and Australia.

I have completed courses with Mindful Schools USA in preparation to offer schools in New Zealand Mindfulness classes (Mindful NZ Schools) which I have been doing since 2012: I have been training teachers at Diocesan and Dilworth Junior College in Mindfulness in an effort take the practices to their students. I have been running an after-school program for children and parents for the past 2 years at Grey Lynn Community Center. I get regular requests to run public Mindfulness classes which I am now offering.


Some of the organisations that have provided these courses to members of their staff

Some of the organisations that have provided these courses to members of their staff


NEW BOOK OUT NOW!


The Practice of Mindfulness and Balance

A Mindful Approach to Navigating the Nervous system for Calmness & Mental Clarity

Written by New Zealand Mindfulness Practitioner Rita Riccola. The Practice of Mindfulness and Balance offers simple strategies to deal with the everyday demands of life that we all face.

“Thank you Rita for providing such a thorough course in Mindfulness” Anne C.

The Practice of Mindfulness and Balance offers tips and tools to become present and aware of the right now and by scanning the QR codes throughout the book, readers can listening directly to the author as she guides the practice exercises.
You can pre-order it HERE

This book is for anyone who is ready to explore their inner world of thoughts and feelings…

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Feedback for the 2 day Virtual Mindfulness Facilitation Training in July 2020

I had the pleasure of studying with Mindfulness in New Zealand 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 comprehensice, I must say this was the best training I have done thus 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


BREATHING FOR BALANCE

A One Day Training In Balancing the Nervous System for Ultimate Wellbeing

EXPLORE THE SECRET TO ULTIMATE WELLBEING

Covers among many other things:
• Steps to avoid Burn-out
• How to Recognise Stress Triggers
• Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System
• Polyvagal Theory



Learn skills to cope with stress, fear, depression and anxiety in a safe place together with like-minded people.



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)

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ZOOM & FACE-TO-FACE OPTIONS


2 Day Mindfulness Facilitation Training
Learn to Guide mindfulness with Confidence & Authenticity

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SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE


8 Week Online Course
Establishing a 15 minutes Mindfulness practice is the fastest way to experience Mental Clarity, Calmness & Emotional Balance. This course takes you through it

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FREE FORTNIGHTLY WEBINAR


Free 30 Minutes Zoom Webinar
Establishing a 15 minutes daily mindfulness routine is one of the fastest ways to experience mental clarity, calmness and deep relaxation.

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The 6 month Insight Mindfulness Training
Get a deeper understanding of mental process’ behaviours and beliefs and conditioning that keeps us trapped in repetitive cycles of unhappiness and non self-acceptance.

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Take the 5 Day Mindfulness Challenge and get more than 5 proven mindfulness exercises and activities delivered in your email inbox for the next five days so you quickly can find out what works best for you.

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ONLINE SELF-STUDY


Online Course designed by a teacher to introduce mindfulness for students and staff. Packed with Tools & Resources for Teachers & Team Leaders

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FREE EBOOK


Experience the Transformative Power Of Mindfulness
Download the Free Quick introduction to Mindfulness ebook

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TAYLORED WORKPLACE TRAINING


Mindfulness in the Workplace: Unlocking Team Potential and Developing Mental and Emotional Resilience for Employees.

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Face-to-Face Trainings

2 DAY IN PERSON COURSE


2 Day Mindfulness Facilitation in Auckland 24-25 October

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2 DAY IN PERSON COURSE


2 Day Mindfulness Facilitation in Wellington
14-15 August

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Some of the organisations that have provided our courses to members of their staff

Some of the organisations that have provided these courses to members of their staff

“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

Mindful Parenting Talk in Auckland City 21 May



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A one day self-care workshop for teachers, social workers, counsellors, mental health workers and anyone interested at the beautiful Eden Garden Epsom Auckland.

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“I’m so grateful I’ve learnt these empowering new tools. THANK YOU” – Natalie E. Auckland

2 Day Mindfulness Facilitation Courses


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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, including students and children.

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COURSES IN 2020

Course in Auckland 14-15 April 2020

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom, Auckland

Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $495

Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Course in Auckland 28-29 May 2020

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Venue: Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom, Auckland

Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Friday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $495

Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Course in Auckland 9-10 September 2020

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Venue: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $495

Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Course in Auckland 1-2 December 2020

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Venue: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland

Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $495

Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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COURSES 2020

Course in Wellington 20-21 May 2020

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Hotel Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington CBD

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.

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Course in Wellington 2-3 September 2020

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Hotel Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington CBD

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.

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COURSES 2020

Course in Christchurch 13-14 May 2020

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.

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Limited to 12 people
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Course in Christchurch 16-17 September 2020

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.

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COURSES 2020

Course in New Plymouth 7-8 October 2020

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.

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Limited to 12 people
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COURSES 2020

Course in Rotorua 14-15 October 2020

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thirsday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.

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Course in Tauranga 21-22 April 2020

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Venue: Central Tauranga, to be advised

Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.

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2020 COURSES

Course in Sydney 24-25 March 2020

Tuesday: 9.30.00am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Sancta Sophia College
8 Missenden Road
Camperdown, Sydney

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual,an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Course in Sydney 16-17 June 2020

Tuesday: 9.30.00am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Sancta Sophia College
8 Missenden Road
Camperdown, Sydney

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Course in Sydney 10-11 November 2020

Tuesday: 9.30.00am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Sancta Sophia College
8 Missenden Road
Camperdown, Sydney

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual,an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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COURSES 2020

Melbourne 16-17 March 2020

TIME & PLACE
Monday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Venue: Hotel Best Western Plus, 225 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne

Cost: $495

Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Melbourne 30 June-1 July 2020

TIME & PLACE
Tuesday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Venue: Hotel Best Western Plus, 225 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne

Cost: $495

Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Melbourne 17-18 November 2020

TIME & PLACE
Tuesday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

Venue: Hotel Best Western Plus, 225 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne

Cost: $495

Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Brisbane 9-10 June 2020

Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: To be advised, Central Brisbane

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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COURSES 2020

Coolangatta 11-12 March 2020

Wednesday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Green Mount Beach Hotel, 1 Hill St, Coolangatta

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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Coolangatta 3-4 November 2020

Tuesday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: Green Mount Beach Hotel, 1 Hill St, Coolangatta

Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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COURSES 2020

Adelaide 22-23 June 2020

Monday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: To be advised, Central Adelaide

Cost: $595
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

COURSES 2020

Perth 25-26 June 2020

Thursday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Fridayday: 9.30am-3.30pm

TIME & PLACE
Venue: To be advised, Central Perth

Cost: $595
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.

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COURSES 2020

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Why Mindfulness?

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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.


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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.


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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.

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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.


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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.


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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.

Why not make the inner world, where we spend most of our time, a still, silent and calm place to be?


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