Start date- September 4 Meeting Dates- 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21 End date- October 29, 2017 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 thoughts,...
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.
This year’s program has been redesigned to include new fun, play-based movement, games, crafts, and other "Chill Skills" you can use to help yourself create more happiness in your life. It starts with learning how to relax, refocus, and be happier through the use of our breath! Through the practice of mindfulness and yoga, you can learn how your thoughts...
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.
Father engagement through empathy, innovation, and empowerment. We will explore some practices of mindfulness and get enough of an understanding that we will be able to take mindful practices (physical & ideas) home and implement them with our families.
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...
Setting Intentions
1. Creating a Manta (Smile, breathe and go slowly) (Rise, Fight, Love, Repeat).
2. Create a Ritual - What does your morning routine look like?
3. Meditate
4. Practice Gratitude - Gratitude Journal
5. What do you want from your day? - Trust the Process
6. GOALS! Focus on accomplishment, not perfection. MAKE YOUR BED!
Creating mindful awareness in the classroom can be a smooth process without taking time away from academic instruction. Attendees will learn what mindfulness is, how to begin a mindfulness practice, and implementing practices with their students. We will discuss the neuroscience and research on mindfulness for adults and youth, as well as how to share practices with parents. Attendees will...
