ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Fitness & Wellness

Event Overview

Unplug from technology and spend the afternoon learning more about mindfulness meditation and its practice.

"Often, mindfulness is taken to mean simply 'be present,' rather than how we’re relating to the present." -- Joseph Goldstein

Mindfulness Meditation increases awareness of our bodies and emotions, and provides the tools for greater insight into how our minds work. Developing mindfulness has been shown to increase empathy and compassion, curb stress, boost working memory, increase mental focus, and reduce someone’s emotional reactivity. 

AGENDA

• Class Arrival / Introductions 
• Mindfulness Meditation's Role in Everyday Life
• Postures 
• Instructional Practice
............Using the Breath as Home 
............The Body and the Senses 
............Emotional Awareness 
............Thoughts and the Mind 
............Walking Meditation
• Break
• Extended Sitting Practice
• Contemplative Work
• Guided Meditation for Loving-kindness 
• Wrap-up and Q&A

This afternoon retreat is a good basic level retreat for people who have never meditated before, are just beginning, or have been meditating for years. Time is given for instruction as well as extended sitting.

Emotional Intelligence Skills: Emotional Regulation, Self-Awareness, and Empathy

What to Bring

Please bring a notebook and pen if you want to take notes

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Meditation cushions will be available for use during the retreat or class

Location