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*Next workshop starting 10/7

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Mindfulness 101: Foundational Practices For Daily Life

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, without judgment. But what does that actually mean? And how do you do it? And do you really have to meditate everyday?

Whether you need clarity, guidance or techniques, this workshop will help you bridge the gap from theory to daily practice. Attendees will learn foundational practices of mindfulness and finish this workshop with tools to use in daily life. Attendees will also have the opportunity to practice, ask questions and troubleshoot challenges along the way.

Information

  • Six week workshop with optional seventh week to further troubleshoot your practice

    • Start Date: 10/7/24

    • End Date: 11/11/24

    • Meets Mondays from 6:30pm to 8pm

  • Location: Online - Attendees must be Texas residents

  • Price: $200 - Space reserved upon payment. Limited to 10 people.

Sign up by October 1st!

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You Will Learn:

  • What mindfulness is and benefits of the practice

    • Examples of benefits include:

      • Reduced anxiety, stress and depression

      • Emotional regulation

      • Improved focus and mental clarity

      • Stronger relationship with self and others

  • Factors that may be getting in the way of mindfulness

  • Skills to help practice mindfulness such as:

    • Mindful Movement

    • Mindfulness of Thought

    • Mindfulness of Breath

    • Mindfulness of Emotions

    • Self compassion and RAIN practice

    • Trauma Informed Mindfulness

Why Mindfulness?

The human experience is filled with a wide range of emotional moments. Moments to feel happiness, love, contentment, boredom, sadness, grief, anxiety, and everything in between. But how aware are we of these moments? And how do we relate to the experience?

For example, If a moment of anger leads me to replay every time i've felt angry, am I noticing how this is making the moment more difficult to tolerate?

Or maybe while on a restful vacation I find myself not wanting the moment to end out of fear that I may not feel it again. Am I aware of how clinging to the moment is making my emotional distress worse?

While pain is not avoidable, bringing awareness to our thoughts, habits, urges and emotions allows us to understand ourselves better and change patterns of suffering. By doing this we aren't just improving our relationship with ourselves, we are also allowing ourselves to have a better relationship with life.

Benefits of an ongoing mindfulness practice are:

  • Emotional regulation

  • Decreased stress, anxiety and depression

  • Improved focus

  • Mental clarity

  • Stronger relationship with self and others

  • Decreased reactivity

  • Improved cognitive flexibility

Sign up Here!

  • Start Date: 10/7/24

  • End Date: 11/11/24

  • Meets Mondays from 6:30pm to 8pm

  • Location: Online - attendees must be Texas residents

  • Price: $200 - space reserved upon payment

  • Limited to 10 people