Course Title: Mindfulness and Wellbeing: Tools for Resilience and Self-Care (5 Weeks)

¥19,999

Course Code: MAW101-S

Course Period: 2025/7/5-8/2

Day: Sat

Time: 13:30-15:00

Hours: 7.5

Sessions: 5

Instructional Language: English

English Proficiency Level: High Beginner, Lower Intermediate

Location: In-Person (Tokyo)

Course Description: Experience the transformative power of mindfulness and cognitive behavior therapy in this inspiring course! Discover how to cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment and interrupt negative thinking patterns that lead to anxiety and depression. Through engaging the body, mind, and heart, you'll discover new ways to respond to emotional challenges and enhance resilience. Special Notes: This course will take place in the brand-new studio at the OWL CENTER, just a 2-3 minute walk from the TUJ campus. Please bring your TUJ student ID for access at the 1F entrance hall. Additional details will be shared prior to the start of the semester.

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop skills to respond effectively to anxiety and emotional challenges 2. Engage the body, mind, and heart to relate differently to challenging thoughts and emotional distress 3. Practice self-care and build resilience

Who should take this course: This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn practical skills for managing stress and anxiety. Whether you're looking to improve your mental and physical health or simply curious about the benefits of mindfulness, this course is for you!

Textbook: No required textbook

Instructor: Luiz Olimpio

Instructor Biography: Luiz Olimpio has been practicing yoga since 1999. He has trained in India with the nonprofit Yoga Alliance and holds regular meditation retreats in the Tokyo area and across Japan. He is a mindfulness facilitator for corporate clients to support organizational behavior. He is the founder of Olimpyoga, an executive mindfulness and wellbeing consultancy where motion and meditation are intertwined to promote physical health and enlightenment. Trainings include diversity and cross-culture communication workshops, senior management mindfulness facilitation, and teambuilding facilitation for cross-department synergy.