Mindfulness and Compassion-Based Psychological Immunity Development Program

The Mindful Lab is a structured program designed to help you learn mindfulness through individual sessions, making it easier to integrate what you’ve learned into your daily life and establish long-term habits. In this structured, one-on-one program with a clear session flow, you will experience mindfulness with expert instructors.

Since 2014, the Mindfulness Institute has been offering mindfulness-based training and has been training instructors since 2019. The institute continues to grow and is making significant efforts to spread mindfulness.

What Does The Mindful Lab Offer You?

This program is designed to help you curiously explore the contents of your mind. The aim is to see the mind as a laboratory and to train yourself like a scientist working with your mind. Drawing its strength from the teachings of awareness, compassion, and acceptance, this program guides you toward a mindful life with the support and guidance of an expert mindfulness instructor.

Program Structure

• The program was created by Prof. Dr. Zümra Atalay and is conducted under her supervision.

• The program lasts for 5 weeks and consists of 10 sessions, each lasting 40 minutes and held twice a week.

• Sessions can be conducted online or in person according to the participant’s preference. In-person sessions take place at the Mindfulness Institute office in Nişantaşı, Istanbul.

• The program content is based on scientific research and clinical experience, and each session follows a structured curriculum.

• The program focuses on experiential learning rather than just thinking or talking about mindfulness (we all know that knowing and doing are different).

• The program primarily includes experiential practices such as:

  • Meditation

  • Visualization techniques

  • Body-based exercises

• The participant’s progress is supported through home practices between sessions.

• The Mindoor Mindfulness mobile app is used as a supplementary resource to enhance the participant’s experience outside of sessions.

• At the end of the program, a Certificate of Participation is awarded by the Mindfulness Institute.

Benefits of The Mindful Lab Program

✅ Through present-moment awareness and daily mindfulness practices, participants learn to manage their attention.
✅ The program builds a foundation of body and thought awareness, helping participants develop emotional regulation skills.
✅ The subtle integration of compassion and gratitude helps participants gain a new perspective on their relationships with themselves, others, and life.
✅ Enhanced body, emotion, and thought awareness leads to improved communication skills.
✅ Participants learn to relate to life’s challenges, such as stress and anxiety, with greater wisdom and balance.
✅ As a result, participants become more focused, calmer, more connected with themselves and others, more productive, and happier.

Why One-on-One?

Group programs have a dynamic pace influenced by others, which can be challenging for some individuals due to time constraints, speaking in front of a group, or distractions. The Mindful Lab program is structured yet flexible, offering a personalized focus and dedicated time tailored to you.

How Is It Different from Psychotherapy?

The primary goal of this program is to teach skills to individuals. It aims to train the mind through a structured mindfulness framework and to develop skills for staying present, regulating emotions, and connecting with oneself and others.

• Unlike psychotherapy, it focuses on enhancing mental capacity rather than working through personal stories or specific life events.

• The structured and predictable nature of the program ensures that each step is clear and eliminates uncertainty for the participant.

• The program follows a step-by-step progression, independent of the personal traits or decisions of the instructor.

How Much Time Should I Allocate Each Week?

Mindful Lab sessions are scheduled twice a week for 40 minutes each.

• Participants are expected to dedicate 20–30 minutes per day to home practices between sessions to support their progress.

Can I Choose My Instructor?

Yes, you can either select your instructor or be matched with the most suitable instructor based on your schedule.

Where Can I Find More Information About the Instructors?

All instructors are internationally accredited mindfulness instructors trained at the Mindfulness Institute.

• They have personally experienced The Mindful Lab Program and completed instructor training.
  👉 Click here to explore our instructors.

Certificate of Participation

At the end of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Participation approved by the Mindfulness Institute.

Pricing

The cost of this 5-week, 10-session program is:

• 13,000 TL + VAT for online sessions

• 15,000 TL + VAT for in-person sessions (in Istanbul)

Participants who complete the 10-session package will receive a 1-year unlimited access subscription to the Mindoor Mindfulness App as a gift.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is prior experience required?

A background in mindfulness is not required. This program is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

❓ Can I join the program from anywhere?

Yes, online sessions are available to participants from any location.

❓ Can the program be adapted to my schedule?

Yes, sessions are scheduled according to your availability.

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