We will discuss and practice incorporating mindfulness for our own self-care and how we can bring it into our family structure. Everyone is welcome and you do not need to be a member of the YMCA to attend this workshop.
We will spend the day learning about mindfulness and how we can apply it to our lives. Students will learn mindfulness practices, participate in discussions, and implement a plan of action for themselves and their schools.
This session will take you through personal mindfulness meditation practices to enhance your awareness of emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. We will practice formal and informal meditation practices and learn how to incorporate them into our lives to help reduce stress. Practices will include sitting and walking meditation, loving-kindness meditation, body awareness, methods for integrating awareness into ordinary activities, and exploring...
Start date- October 1, 2018 Meeting Dates- 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17 End date- November 25, 2018 Mindfulness is defined by Jon Kabat Zinn as “...awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in a present moment, nonjudgmentally.” Mindfulness is a form of attention and awareness training that helps people relate more effectively to their experiences. It involves paying attention to...