Location
Institute of Neurocognitivism
Av. Tervueren 81
Brussels
Metro Merode or Montgomery
Teacher
Find calm and clarity in a demanding world – 8-week mindfulness programme in Brussels
In-person 8-week mindfulness course starting on 17 September 2026
A practical, evidence-based course for busy professionals who want to reduce stress, sleep better, and feel more calm, focused, and in control in daily life.
Thursday nights, 19:00 to 21:00 CET
Thursdays: 17, 24 September; 1, 8, 15, 22 October; 5, 12 November
(no session during the autumn holiday week)
Led by senior mindfulness teacher Beate Trück
Overcoming stress and burnout
If your mind often feels busy… or overwhelmed....
if it’s hard to switch off after a long day…
or if stress is starting to affect your energy, sleep, or focus — you’re not alone.
Many of the people we work with are used to functioning at a high level.
But over time, constant pressure can lead to tension, restlessness, and a feeling of always being “on”.
This course offers a different way: learning how to pause, reset, and respond more consciously — even in demanding situations.
How mindfulness can help
This 8-week programme is based on the internationally recognised course Finding Peace in a Frantic World, developed by Prof Mark Williams at the University of Oxford.
It combines mindfulness practices, gentle exercises, and insights from neuroscience to help you:
- understand how stress affects your mind and body
- step out of automatic reactions
- build more calm, clarity, and emotional balance
No prior experience is needed.
What you will learn in the mindfulness course
In this programme, you will have the opportunity to:
- Understand stress mechanisms: How automatic thoughts, body sensations, and feelings reinforce each other
- Increase body awareness and recognise “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
- 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 the course works
Each weekly session combines:
- guided practices (sitting, body-based, and gentle movement)
- short inputs and reflections
- practical exercises you can integrate into daily life
- space for sharing and questions (always optional)
You will also receive home practice suggestions to help you build a simple and sustainable routine between sessions.
Everything is designed to be accessible, realistic, and supportive — even with a busy schedule.
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. You are encouraged to listen to your body, adapt practices as needed, and take care of yourself throughout the programme.
“I feel like I now have a big toolbox I can draw on when facing stressful situations.”
Who is this course for?
This course is particularly helpful if you:
- feel stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally busy
- find it difficult to switch off or relax
- want to improve your focus and resilience
- are going through a demanding period at work or in life
- are looking for a structured, evidence-based approach (not just an app)
It is suitable for beginners as well as for those who want to deepen an existing practice.
Course benefits
By the end of the programme, you can expect:
- Reduced stress and greater emotional balance
- More clarity and focus during your day
- Increased energy and a greater ease in handling challenges
- Better sleep and more grounded mornings
- Greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and an ability to respond rather than react
Read a testimonial from a past participant to learn more.
What makes this course unique
- Small group setting with personal attention
- Taught by an experienced senior teacher
- Grounded in both mindfulness and neuroscience
- Trauma-sensitive and practical in its approach
- Focused on real-life integration, not theory
The intention is not to “escape stress”, but to build the inner skills to navigate it more calmly and consciously.
What's included in the course
- 8 weekly in-person sessions (2h each)
- Teaching by a certified and experienced mindfulness teacher
- A small group for personalised support (max 12 participants)
- A comprehensive workbook with summaries and worksheets
- Guided audio tracks for home practice
- Weekly email summaries with practical insights
- Teacher availability for mindfulness-related questions between sessions
- Herbal teas during each session
- Complimentary access to our Tuesday morning meditation throughout the duration of the course
"The impact was immediate and keeps unfolding.”
Meet your teacher
Senior Mindfulness Teacher Beate Trück
Beate Trück is the Director of Brussels Mindfulness, a certified mindfulness and positive neuroplasticity teacher, and a leadership coach. She has over 15 years of experience helping individuals and teams build clarity, resilience, and well-being.
Additional practice support
Throughout the duration of the course, participants receive complimentary access to our Tuesday morning meditation sessions (8:00 - 8:30 am)
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.
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 10–20 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
The location - a haven of peace
The course takes place at the Institute of Neurocognitivism, which is located in a spacious and beautifully restored Maison de maître in the heart of Brussels, between Metro Merode and Montgomery. It has a peaceful garden with a pond where we can practice outdoors, weather permitting.
Delicious herbal teas will be provided during the break.
Course fee
Early bird fee until 1 August: €449 (incl VAT) / €354 (excl VAT)
Regular fee: €499 (incl. VAT) / €412 (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 contact us in advance.
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 €499 (excl. VAT).
Diplomatic status
If you hold diplomatic status, please inform us when doing the payment so we can process your VAT exemption accordingly.
Start the new season with greater ease
If you’re unsure whether this course is right for you, you’re also welcome to get in touch - we are happy to help you decide.
To ensure the course is supportive and appropriate for you, we ask a few optional questions below.
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 administrative and practical questions, please contact info@brusselsmindfulness.be. For questions about our courses and events, have a look at our FAQ.
If you want to discuss something directly with the teacher, you can contact Beate Trück via beate.trueck@brusselsmindfulness.be.
Many thanks for your registration. We look forward to meeting you in the course.
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.
