Basics of Mindfulness with Dr. Shambhavi Samir Alve

Overview

This 2-week course is a unique offering by Mann Talks and Dr. Shambhavi Samir Alve, a psychotherapist and certified mindfulness teacher. In this program, you’ll explore the mind-body connection, learn to engage your attention, and regulate your emotions, all to help you anchor yourself in the present and live a more intentional life.

We invite you to discover simple, research-backed mindfulness techniques to manage the emotional highs and lows of modern life. This foundational course offers an experiential and transformative start to your journey of well-being, guided by expert insights. 2 live classes over 2 weekends, plus additional resources you can use on your own!

Benefits:

– Enhances present-moment awareness
– Reduces anxiety and rumination
– Introduces healthy coping mechanisms

Who is it for?

The program will be beneficial for any individual above 18+ years of age, keen on starting their mindfulness practice.

No prior experience of mindfulness practice is needed to join.

Dates & Time
  • Week 1
    27th July 2025 (Sunday)
    10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Week 2
    3rd Aug 2025 (Sunday)
    10:00am – 12:30pm
Location

Online
Zoom/Meet link shared after registration

Group Size

Up to 20 participants per group

Course Fee

INR 1,200 per participant
(subsidised by Mann Talks)

Structure of the Course

The course is divided into two weeks.

Week 1

Understanding Mindfulness – Attention & Awareness

This week will focus on learning and practising the core mindfulness skills.

Week 2

Breath, Body, and Emotion Regulation – Mindful Living

In the second week, the group will be introduced to brief yet impactful body-based practices to
regulate their emotions and apply mindfulness to their everyday life.

During the sessions, reflective prompts will be shared to deepen personal discovery, and exercises
will be led by Dr. Shambhavi.

Practice & Resources

Participants will be given practice assignments to apply their learnings outside the session.
Additional resources will be shared post-session.

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About the Facilitator

Dr. Shambhavi Alve is a trauma-informed, queer-affirmative psychologist and Certified Mindfulness Teacher – Professional (CMT-P), with 13+ years of experience across corporates, schools, and Indian military bases. She is the Country Director (India) for the Centre for Mindfulness, Singapore, and Co-Founder of EmptyMyndscape LLP.

Her facilitation blends science, compassion, and lived insight—drawing from diverse therapeutic modalities including Arts-Based Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT, CBT, REBT, Narrative Therapy, and Animal-Assisted Therapy. Backed by a Ph.D. in Psychology and an MBA in HR, she designsqspaces that foster emotional awareness, resilience, and growth.

She is deeply committed to making mindfulness inclusive, accessible, and culturally attuned for all age groups, genders, and identities.

She has led national mental health initiatives like the COVID Mental Health Awareness Campaign (NNDCIF) and currently serves as Vice-President of the National Mental Health Council, WICCI.

For any questions or queries, email us at contact@manntalks.org