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A.U.R.A.

A.U.R.A. SIGNATURE PROGRAMME​

  • Introduction

A.U.R.A. (Awareness, Understanding, Resilience, Awareness) is an internationally accredited mindfulness programme designed to cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, inner balance, and aligned living. It provides learners with a strong foundation in mindfulness while also creating a clear pathway for those who wish to progress toward professional mindfulness facilitation and teacher development.

  • Programme Overview

1) Personal Development Track

This category is for students who:

  • Wish to undertake the programme for personal development, wellbeing, or general
    knowledge
  • Are not seeking professional recognition or registry listing

Outcome:

  • Students will receive an APEX ED – UMV joint certification upon completion
  • This certification will reflect successful completion of the programme but is not intended as
    a professional accreditation pathway

2) Professional Track

This category is for students who:

  • Intend to pursue mindfulness teaching professionally
  • Aim to meet international standards
  • And wish to progress toward IMTA certification and registry listing

Personal Development Track

For learners seeking mindfulness knowledge,
wellbeing, and self-development.

Professional Track

For learners seeking professional development,
and progression toward the IMTA registry.

  • Programme Structure
  • The Personal Development Track

The Personal Development Track provides learners with a structured introduction to mindfulness as a tool for personal wellbeing, emotional awareness, and reflective living. It is ideal for individuals who wish to experience the benefits of mindfulness in their personal or professional lives.

Upon completion, learners will be awarded the APEX ED / UMV Joint Certification.

  • Course Outline

The 12 week programme consists of an 8 week theory component teaching core MBSR modules, retreats and guided practice

WeekThemeCore Focus
Week 1Introduction to
Mindfulness		Present-moment awareness, body scan, beginning formal practice
Week 2Perception and AwarenessHow perception shapes stress, automatic reactions, mindful noticing
Week 3Mindfulness of the BodyMindful movement, breath awareness, body-based practice
Week 4Stress and ReactivityUnderstanding stress patterns, reacting vs responding
Week 5Working with DifficultyAwareness of thoughts, emotions, discomfort, and habitual responses
Week 6Mindful CommunicationInterpersonal mindfulness, listening, speaking, and relational awareness
Retreat / Practice DayGuided Retreat PracticeExtended silent/guided practice, body scan, sitting meditation, mindful movement, walking meditation
Week 7Integrating MindfulnessApplying mindfulness to daily life, work, relationships, and wellbeing
Week 8Continuing the PracticeReview, reflection, sustaining practice beyond the course
  • Week 1

Theme:

Introduction to Mindfulness

Core Focus:

Present-moment awareness, body scan, beginning formal practice

  • Week 1

Theme:

Introduction to Mindfulness

Core Focus:

Present-moment awareness, body scan, beginning formal practice