Mindfulness & Meditation
25 Have Dabbled
Fitness & Wellness
Every journey begins with a single step. Yet being aware of that step is actually the first step.
This Dabble workshop will start you on your journey to developing a newer, more intuitive relationship with yourself through the knowledge of what is meditation and mindfulness and how these practices can be incorporated into your everyday life. Mindfulness is not for everyone, so we will also explore several other modes of meditation in this experiential workshop to bring a sense of presence, curiosity and non-judgment to your life, as you cultivate the here-and-now.
This is an experiential class, so students will be able to try some modes of meditation through class. Come confused, and leave with a clearer picture of yourself ... beyond what the mirror or camera might show.
This is an ongoing class. We will spend most of the session in meditation and then process it.
Wear comfortable clothes.
All ages welcome
Yes. Depending on the class, take home materials may be provided.
Serena Wadhwa, Psy.D., LCPC, CADC, RYT is an assistant professor/program coordinator at a local university. She provides individual and group therapy. Dr. Wadhwa works in a variety of roles as a consultant, creator, presenter, trainer, lecturer, radio talk show host and author. She is currently on a different path and is working on figuring that out. Yoga, writing, comedy, awakenings, and the extraordinary are definite parts. And ashrams. Well maybe just a couple more of those. She has a book entitled Stress in the Modern World coming out in 2016 and an e-book on Stress Intelligence coming out in 2016, as well a stress coaching program.
I had never practiced Mindfulness or Meditation before, so naturally, I was a little nervous. However, upon arriving, Serena was awesome about assuring me I did not need to have a background in Mindfulness or Meditation, and made me feel super comfortable. It also helped that I was the only person there for the class, though I am unsure if it is always one-on-one or just depends how many people show up. Regardless, the room isn't huge so I'd assume class sizes are kept quite small. Serena took the time to understand my personal reasons for wanting to start Mindfulness/Meditation and then talked to me about how best to use our class time to address those reasons. She also took time to tell me about the background of Meditation, which was interesting and helpful. Additionally, Serena helped me find ways to stay comfortable during meditation, as my initial struggle to fully relax came from different body sensations such as lower back pain or my foot falling asleep. By the end, I felt comfortable knowing I'd be able to practice on my own. I will definitely be returning, though, as Serena promised she'd help me try other methods if I'd like. I 100% recommend this class to anyone wanting to take the first step into Mindfulness and/or Meditation!
I had never practiced Mindfulness or Meditation before, so naturally, I was a little nervous. However, upon arriving, Serena was awesome about assuring me I did not need to have a background in Mindfulness or Meditation, and made me feel super comfortable. It also helped that I was the only person there for the class, though I am unsure if it is always one-on-one or just depends how many people show up. Regardless, the room isn't huge so I'd assume class sizes are kept quite small. Serena took the time to understand my personal reasons for wanting to start Mindfulness/Meditation and then talked to me about how best to use our class time to address those reasons. She also took time to tell me about the background of Meditation, which was interesting and helpful. Additionally, Serena helped me find ways to stay comfortable during meditation, as my initial struggle to fully relax came from different body sensations such as lower back pain or my foot falling asleep. By the end, I felt comfortable knowing I'd be able to practice on my own. I will definitely be returning, though, as Serena promised she'd help me try other methods if I'd like. I 100% recommend this class to anyone wanting to take the first step into Mindfulness and/or Meditation!
This class was very informative as it provided key principles for practicing a wide range of meditation techniques. Dr. Wadhwa is a very knowledgeable and personable therapist. She made us all feel very comfortable as she guided us through several meditation techniques with her hypnotizing voice. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning more about mindfulness and meditation.
This class was very informative as it provided key principles for practicing a wide range of meditation techniques. Dr. Wadhwa is a very knowledgeable and personable therapist. She made us all feel very comfortable as she guided us through several meditation techniques with her hypnotizing voice. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning more about mindfulness and meditation.