Paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgemental…present moment is the only time anyone ever has for: perceiving, learning, transforming (Zinn, 2013)

Mindfulness is the awareness of what’s around us and how our bodies feel.

There is a difference between thinking and awareness.

Awareness is about a wider horizon.

Thinking, as Dan Harris states, “is trackable rogue fleeting images….troubling inner talk…tugs of emotions that play out as sensations in our bodies” (Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, pg 47).

Meditation is the practice of thoughts, feelings and sensations.

The opposite of meditation one could say is emotional reactivity (anger, fear, despair) that course through the body andmind. Think of it as an organization of internal and external experiences from childhood to wherever you are in your life’s journey.

Mindfulness is not a technique.

It could be seen as a lifelong remedy against our faced paced lives, unpleasant events and maladaptive perceptions.

As the saying goes, pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

1. Non-judging: becoming aware of our own judgements, labels and preferences.

2. Patience: giving one self space to experience whatever arises, that everything is in flux…there is no need to rush.

3. Beginner’s Mind: the belief of “knowing” can often shadow the present movement, the richness that fresh curiosity can offer by allowing a new perspective.

4. Trust: in yourself, in your natural expertise, trust the process when difficult physical and emotional sensations, thoughts and feelings bubble up.

5. Non-striving: there is nowhere to go. Nothing to do. Just be. How wonderful.

6. Acceptance: “healing is coming to terms with things as they are” (Zinn) It is Not a passive conduct.

Rather awareness and acceptance of what is in this moment (there is only This moment right now, and this moment, and this moment).

7. Letting go: the onslaught of thoughts, sensations the mind and body constantly filter through our every fiber of our being…letting go…allowing to touch in, even if for just a moment..how wondrous …a peaceful moment, a gentle moment.

The Program is a secular practice developed by neuroscientist and Zen meditator Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts, Medical Center.

A contemporary approach that combines mindful meditation, body awareness and gentle Hatha yoga.

The full program consists of 2 1/2 hour weekly group classes over an 8 week span.

The MBSR course includes daily 45 minute guided meditation called Body Scan for the first 4 weeks as well as Attentional Focus meditation, Walking and Eating meditation.

There is also an all day retreat (9am-4pm) Saturday on week 6 in addition to the regular weekly meet.

The 8 week MBSR Program also includes Online Support with guided mediations and resources you can access anytime. All information during the program is kept confidential and HIPPA compliant.

Alumni students are welcome to join us during the Full Saturday of week 6.

Price: Early Bird by August 1st $450.00

After August 1st $499.00

Meeting: 8 Mondays 6-8:30pm + 1 Full Day 9am-4pm (Saturday of week 6)