Fundamentals of Mindfulness (Udemy.com)
The fundamentals of how to be more present, more relaxed, less anxious, and, overall, more at peace, in everyday life
Created by: Vasco Patrício
Last updated November 2025
What you will learn
- You will learn how to be more mindful and present, not just in theory but in practice - how to feel less stressed and pressured
- You will learn techniques to calm down the internal chatter in your mind, but also your body physically
- You will learn about both the principles and the practice of mindfulness, in terms of becoming more aware of internal stress and actively changing it
- You'll get to know multiple exercises, both in terms of mental and physical relaxation, to help you be more aware and less stressed
Course Description
We are so busy in our everyday lives that we rarely stop to think and be aware of our surroundings. However, this is harmful, as it prevents us from being more calm - both in terms of relaxing our body, but also quieting the internal chatter in our minds.
In this course, you are going to learn more about the fundamentals of mindfulness and its components. Elements such as presence, awareness, self-acceptance and others. All of these contribute to being more present and aware in everyday life, which has multiple beneficial consequences:
- Being less stressed and more relaxed;
- Being in better health (breathing better and being less tense);
- Being less negative and judgmental (both about events and yourself);
This course will be especially helpful to you if:
- You frequently judge yourself or don't accept certain parts of yourself;
- You still ruminate on past events and are not able to gain closure on them;
- You are frequently stressed with situations;
- You feel like you are not "present", living in a world full of distractions and escapes;
This short course will tell you both about the core principles of mindfulness, as well as some exercises to help cultivate it. By the time you're done, you will be able to cultivate a calmer, more aware, more relaxed presence.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
3,330 Reviews
Vasco Patrício
I have what could be considered an unconventional background as a coach. I don’t come from psychology or medicine. In fact, I come from tech. I created two tech startups that reached million-dollar valuations, backed by the MIT-Portugal IEI startup accelerator, afterwards becoming its Intelligence Lead.
After years of coaching and mentoring startup founders on talent management, emotional management, influence and persuasion, among other topics, I started being requested by executives and investors, like venture capitalists, with more complex, large-scale problems.
After years of doing executive work, I started specializing in coaching asset management professionals. With the signing of my first fund manager/CIO clients, I started adapting my performance and influence techniques for purposes such as talent management for PMs and analysts, fundraising from allocators, effective leading a team, and properly assessing talent for compensation/promotion/allocation increases.
I currently provide performance coaching and influence/persuasion coaching for executives and asset management professionals, mostly but not limited to purposes like managing people, leading and closing sales/capital commitments.
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Reviews
By Trinity Dix-Patterson on 7/23/2026
I never did learn about being mindful about everything up until today. The presenter broke down the principles very well, and gave examples on what these principles can mean to some people. The only problem I did have with the course is the fact that the video kept jumping here and there, cutting the presenter off. Maybe it's just me, but it takes me out of the video whenever I'm learning about something and am zoned in.
By JOSE FLORES on 3/10/2026
Lo que se propone este curso es una guía sencilla y profunda para poder entenderse y profundizar sobre el mayor de los misterios que es nuestra propia mente, y el uso de esta, marcara un antes y un después en las decisiones y acontecimientos que amenazan tu existencia en cada momento. Estar aquí y ahora es el mayor regalo que te haces y haces a los demás.
By Anonymized User on 5/14/2024
This course was very helpful for me. I am going to apply many of the mindfulness techniques such as meditation, breathings methods and other practices to relax my body and mind in order to reduce stress.
By Diana Montero Combs on 9/18/2023
The course talked about areas of mindfulness I expected but also some newer insights that were helpful - a few things I hadn't really thought about. While I was familiar with mindfulness techniques, it was good to have a thorough review of the core principles.
By Elizabeth Morite on 8/16/2023
I'm going to learn more about this course and rectify the mistakes I made in the past. it is going to teach me to take things slowly. It will teach me to put my mind at ease. To be more mindful.
By Michael Marek on 4/26/2023
It brought out things in live/work, that could cause un-necessary stress, and details how to clear your mind, and continue on, making decisions betters and more comfortable.
By SNEHAL NADGAUDA on 4/11/2023
This course was an eye opener and gave the basics to start working towards mindfulness. The practice techniques provided here make sense and easy to adopt. The journey has surely started!! Thankyou.
By Jemma Morris on 4/4/2023
This is a great intro to mindfulness, both principles and practical ways to put it into action. Easy to understand and follow and made it so digestible. I can definitely make it a priority to include more mindfulness in my (work)day.
By Alexandra Gambardella on 4/3/2023
This course was such a calming and empowering way to start my Monday! It was validating of behaviors I already try to adopt at work, but also taught me some new tips in self-acceptance that are widely applicable, both at the workplace and in my everyday life outside of work. As someone who frequently finds herself in many stressful and ambiguous situations at work, I found this course very grounding and helpful.
By Allison Chavis on 4/3/2023
This course was fantastic! It served as a gentle reminder for me to slow down and pay attention to what my body is telling me. It's easy to get caught up in the demands of modern life, but taking a moment to listen to our bodies can be truly transformative. By doing so, we become more in tune with our own limits and boundaries, which can help us make better decisions about how to manage our time and energy. I'm excited to see the benfits of these learnings! From making healthier choices to being more mindful of my stress levels. If you're looking to take better care of yourself and improve your productivity and performance, this is a great place to start.
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