Location
Institute of Neurocognitivism (MM81)
Av. de Tervueren 81
1040 Etterbeek
Metro: Merode or Montgomery
Teacher
Developing calm, clarity and resilience
This 8-week mindfulness course (MBSR- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) will support you in finding calm, clarity, and resilience in everyday life. Whether you are completely new to mindfulness or want to reconnect with your practice, you’ll discover simple tools to reduce stress, handle emotions more skilfully, and feel more grounded.
Course details (quick facts)
- Course dates: Thursday nights, 5.03., 12.03., 19.03., 26.03., 9.04., 16.4., 23.04., 30.04. Full day on 18 April 2026
- Time: 19:00 – 21:30 CET
- Language: English
- Fee: Early bird €489 (incl. VAT) / €404 (excl. VAT)
- Small group: max. 12 participants
Overcoming stress and burnout
- Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or exhausted?
- Looking for a sustainable way to restore balance?
You’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to manage the constant demands of work and personal life. This course provides evidence-based practices to prevent burnout, calm the mind, and strengthen well-being.
Increasing your resilience and well-being
Imagine waking up in the morning feeling confident that you can handle whatever the day brings. While stress and anxiety may still appear, they won’t dominate your life. You’ll feel calmer, more focused, and better able to enjoy life’s good moments. This course is designed to bring a lasting shift toward inner peace and emotional well-being.
What you will learn in the mindfulness course
- Understand stress mechanisms: How automatic thoughts, body sensations, and feelings reinforce each other
- Increase body awareness and recognize “early warning” stress symptoms
- Use the breath as an anchor to manage stress and regain focus
- Learn how to meditate for greater calm and well-being
- Step out of cycles of worrying and become more active in the workings of your mind and life
- Discover a new way of relating to your emotions
- Become aware of your inner critic and learn how to disengage from it
- Manage your energy and establish daily self-care practices
- Cultivate qualities of compassion and gratitude for yourself and others
- Integrate basic mindfulness skills into your daily life
How mindfulness can help
This 8-week mindfulness-based group programme is not a quick fix, but a structured and experiential mental training. It follows the internationally recognised Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) curriculum as originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The programme is grounded in decades of scientific research and clinical practice. Participants receive a comprehensive handbook and guided audio downloads to support their learning and home practice throughout the course.
Trauma-sensitive approach
The course is taught in a trauma-sensitive and supportive way. Practices are offered with clear guidance, choice, and respect for individual boundaries. Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies, adapt practices as needed, and take care of themselves throughout the programme.
Course benefits
Scientific research shows that mindfulness practice can lead to improvements such as:
- Better coping with stressful situations
- Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
- More inner calm and emotional balance
- Improved sleep quality
- Stronger sense of well-being and work-life balance
Read a testimonial from a past participant to learn more.
What's included in the course
- One free individual intake call with the trainer
- 8 weekly in-person sessions (2h30 each)
- One full mindfulness practice day (18 April 2026)
- Teaching by a certified and experienced mindfulness teacher
- A small group (max. 12 participants) for personalised support
- A comprehensive workbook with summaries and worksheets
- Guided audio tracks for home practice
- Weekly email summaries with practical insights
- Access to 300+ guided meditations and teacher podcasts via Podbean
- Teacher availability for mindfulness-related questions between sessions
- Herbal teas during each session
- Complimentary participation in our weekly Tuesday morning meditations throughout the period of the course
Additional practice support
Throughout the duration of the course, participants receive complimentary access to the Tuesday morning meditation sessions.
These live online sessions are entirely optional and offer an additional opportunity to practise together, support continuity, and gently deepen the learning from the weekly course evenings.
The location - a haven of peace
This course is held at the Institute of Neurocognitivism, a beautifully restored Brussels townhouse in the heart of Etterbeek. The spacious venue includes a peaceful garden with a pond, where we can practice outdoors when the weather allows. Easily accessible via metro (Merode or Montgomery).
The full day of mindfulness practice
As part of the internationally recognised MBSR curriculum, the course includes one longer mindfulness practice day. This session brings together the practices introduced during the weekly evenings — such as sitting meditation, mindful movement, and walking meditation — and offers space to practise with more continuity and depth.
The day is experiential and supportive rather than demanding: participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and take care of their own needs throughout. Many people find that this extended practice helps consolidate learning, deepen understanding, and strengthen their ability to bring mindfulness into everyday life. All practices are guided, and participants are invited to adapt postures and take breaks as needed.
Practical information
- Sessions are held in English
- Chairs are available, but feel free to bring a meditation cushion if you prefer
- A daily practice of 15–30 minutes is recommended between sessions
- Weekly reminders will be sent with suggested home practice and what to bring
- Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel.
- Ideally you have eaten something light before the course so you are not hungry and not too full.
- Group size: max. 12 participants
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable if you:
- would like to bring more calm, focus, and balance into your life
- are curious to try mindfulness for the first time or want to refresh your practice
- wish to build resilience and prevent burnout
Note: This programme is most suitable if you are currently in a relatively stable period of mental health. If you have questions about whether this course is right for you, we warmly invite you to book a short call to explore this together.
Meet your teacher
Certified mindfulness teacher Rainer Arndt
Rainer is a certified mindfulness teacher and systemic coach with a passion for supporting others on their journey towards wellbeing and personal growth. He brings over 20 years of personal practice in Zen meditation and has extensive experience teaching mindfulness in group settings. Rainer enjoys sharing his deep commitment to meditation and supporting people in navigating stress, change, and life transitions.
Course fee
Early-bird fee (until 14 February):
€489 (incl. VAT) / €404 (excl. VAT)
Thereafter:
€539 (incl. VAT) / €445 (excl. VAT)
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Health insurance reimbursement
Most Belgian mutualities reimburse part of the cost of mindfulness courses — often between €50 and €150. We’re happy to sign and stamp the necessary forms for you. Simply bring them to the course or send them at the end of the course.
Membership discount
Join our community and receive 10% off all events and courses.
Still having trouble covering the cost?
We offer flexible payment options. If you're experiencing financial difficulties, feel free to reach out — you can arrange to pay in two instalments.
Employer reimbursements
If your employer is covering the course, we’re happy to issue an invoice. Please send us the necessary details. The standard fee for invoicing purposes is €539 (excl. VAT).
Diplomatic status
If you hold diplomatic status, please inform us when doing the payment so we can process your VAT exemption accordingly.
What participants of previous courses said
"The 8-week course was a real eye opener. I loved the coach as well as the group. Everything was done in an atmosphere of compassion and understanding. I feel like now I have this big toolbox that I can keep developing and digging into when I face stressful situations."
"I highly recommend Brussels Mindfulness! The teachers and approach were the right balance of providing a conceptual understanding, hands-on practice, personal and peer reflections and dialogue to understand and integrate what we learnt into who we are and what we do. The impact has been immediate and keeps on going - it is an investment that positively affects the foundations of self and holistic wellbeing!".
"I am now meditating every day! I found the course a good balance of theory, practical and sharing vs actually meditating."
"High quality teachers and extraordinary communication and pedagogical tools (handbook, to-the-point emails, languages, knowledge..). Extraordinary mindfulness course which should be a must for everyone .... impossible not to like it! Mindfulness attitudes so much needed in hectic times.... and delicious raisins (you will find out why)!"
Read more testimonials here and read a long reflection by one of our participants here.
Health & Well-being Guidelines - In-person
While meditation and well-being courses, workshops and other in-person events can be very nourishing; they can demand some stability of psychological health and can be triggering for some people.
Have you experienced significant trauma or psychiatric illness, or are your currently struggling with your mental health such as with anxiety, depression, or burnout? If so, it's important for you and the mindfulness trainer to discuss your specific situation as they might not be able to give you the kind of individual psychological care and support you need right now.
If you are currently under the care of a mental health professional, please discuss your attendance with them. You should be in a relatively stable period of mental well-being and have adequate psychological resilience.
Please fill in the questions in the registration form as open and honestly as possible to give us an idea of your current situation. The teacher of the event may reach out to you for more information.
We also ask that if you are feeling ill to consider not attending the class, for the health and safety of the trainer and others in the group. Listening to your body and taking rest can also be an important act of self-care.
If you are unsure, or have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at info@brusselsmindfulness.be.
Questions?
Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions. For all administrative and practical questions, please contact us via info@brusselsmindfulness.be. For questions about our courses and events, have a look at our FAQ.
Many thanks for your registration. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Registration for the mindfulness course
We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place.
Please fill out the form below in order to register for the course. This information is important for the teacher to understand your motivation to participate. All information you provide will be treated confidentially and will never be shared with third parties. We will get in touch with you if we have any questions, so please provide the phone number on which we can most easily reach you. Please check our privacy policy here.
If your employer is willing to cover the cost of your course or If you have a diplomatic status, please send us an email so we can issue an invoice.
If you have financial difficulties, but feel that participating to this course would help you, please contact us. We will find a solution together.
Several Belgian health insurances provide partial refunds for mindfulness courses. Please get in touch with your health insurance to find out about the procedure. We will be happy to fill in your form at the end of the course.
Please check our terms & conditions about cancellations and refunds. According to our terms no refund will be issued as of 30 days prior to the start of the course.
Please note: It is important that you are in good physical and mental health in order to start a mindfulness course. Especially if you are suffering from acute depression or burnout or are anticipating major surgery, we recommend postponing the course until you feel better. If you have professional support by a doctor or psychotherapist, you may wish to consult them first and discuss your ability to participate. The trainers of Brussels Mindfulness are happy to discuss this with you on the phone; however, we cannot take any responsibility for your decision to participate in the course or not, nor can we issue a refund after 30 days of registering.
