Four Week Class

Four Week Class: Practicing Presence

Research indicates that a majority of people who develop a sustained mindfulness practice cultivate a greater capacity for dealing with life and work stresses, particularly physical pain, depression and anxiety.  Many find practice a doorway into greater well-being. This multi-session workshop series supports participants in cultivating a mindfulness meditation practice of their own.  Participants will be introduced to different mindfulness activities in class, then practice these activities at home.  In-class activities, written reflections, and home practices will support participants in bringing conscious and deliberate attention to what they are experiencing from moment to moment with curiosity, kindness and without judgment.  This examination will encourage participants to connect the theoretical framework of mindfulness to their own practice.

Benefits

• Improved resilience in the face of stress
• Diminished suffering from pain and anxiety
• Greater sense of meaning and purpose in life
• Increased sense of contentment with life as it is
• Greater levels of attention and concentration
• More self-compassion
• Improved immunity

Commitments

• Attend 90-minute session each week for four weeks
• Practice at home for 30 minutes a day
• Complete short assignments to deepen awareness