Mindfulness in English
in Potsdam and Berlin
Pause. Breathe. Feel. Live.
Mindfulness
is the practice of being present in the moment on purpose, open to what is actually there and not judging it.
This moment is only place in time where we can act and make a difference.
Mindfulness increases our capacity to calm our mind. As we learn to get in touch with our body sensations and feelings, we start seeing what causes us to suffer. Learning to be with whatever there is in the moment – be it good or bad – frees us. We are enabled to step out of the automatic pilot and respond in healthier ways. Mindfulness enhances openness, emotional resilience, clarity of thought and personal well-being. Feelings of stress, anxiety, tension, powerlessness, fatigue and sometimes even somatic illness are reduced.
Mindfulness can be practiced by everybody and is applicable in every sphere of life.
MBSR
The eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) is offered as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. It’s a well-researched programme which is used around the world to reduce stress, cope with illness and live a fuller life.
A majority of people having completed the eight-week course report lasting benefits, including
an increased ability to efficiently handle stressful situations
a greater capacity for relaxation
lasting positive effects on somatic and psycho-somatic symptoms
enhanced self-confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being
greater balance, energy and enthusiasm for life
About Katrin
Katrin holds a Master of arts in sociology and psychology. Since 2014, she is a mindfulness teacher, bringing mindfulness to individuals and organizations.
She is a long-time athlete (fencing), a communication expert, wife and mother of two children. Her clients are as diverse as her biography. She is not only teaching MBSR and mindfulness at work but she has developed courses for athletes and people with cancer.
Her passion is supporting people in enhancing their wellbeing by exploring their own inner resources. Her vision is to make mindfulness accessible to everyone and to share its’ numerous benefits with as many people as possible.
She is co-founder of the “Zentrum für Achtsamkeit” in Potsdam.
Katrin’s biography in short
Born 1980 near Stuttgart, Germany
Member of the German national team in fencing
Master of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Wuerzburg, Germany
Master of Sports Management, Psychology and Training from the EPFL, Lausanne
Head of Communications for an international organizations and at major events
MBSR Mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher Training, trained at the Center for Mindfulness Zurich, Switzerland
MBCT-Ca Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for people with Cancer teacher,
trained by Trish Bartley, University of Bangor, WalesMECL Mindful Eating Mindful Living teacher,
trained by Jan Chozen Bays und Char WilkinsMSC Mindful Self-Compassion for Caregivers Training,
trained by Christopher Germer
As a mindfulness and stressmanagement teacher Katrin has worked for e.g.:
Zalando SE, Berlin
UEFA, Nyon
IMD Businessschool Lausanne, Schweiz
Charité, Berlin
Brandenburger Krebsgesellschaft, Potsdam
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit, Potsdam