A 6-week course on Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm at the Ituze Center (starting Wednesday, Jan 15).

Mindfulness is the practice of being purposefully present with compassionate, non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness has its roots in Buddhism, we will focus in this course on secular practices that have been proven effective in developing both physical and psychological wellness. Some benefits may be stress relief, improved sleep, a more positive attitude, and a deeper connection with others. Mindfulness helps us to savor the pleasures in life, to become fully engaged in activities, and to respond with equanimity to life’s challenges.

Participants will practice a variety of formal and informal mindfulness practices, such as the body scan, seated and walking meditation, mindful movement, loving-kindness meditation, and mindful eating. The course is primarily designed as an introduction, but previous practitioners are welcome to participate in order to deepen their practice and develop a mindfulness community.