Movement Yoga & MBSR
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As a yoga and meditation teacher since 2002, I’ve been learning, listening, teaching and growing toward wellbeing and health for all.
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Community means everything, welcome. I'm glad you're here. Scroll down to view class offerings.
Upcoming Events - MBSR cost is flexible to accommodate everyone who wants to participate - scroll down to sign up
Online -Mindfulness Based Stress ReductionOnline -Mindfulness Based Stress ReductionOnline -Mindfulness Based Stress ReductionAn 8-week evidence-based program that offers an experiential approach designed to provide participants with intensive mindfulness training. Through meditation, movement and home practices, participants will learn to observe and develop their own ways of addressing and decreasing stress.
Option to participate in research study pays up to $230
As part of this next class, you have the additional opportunity to participate in an independent research study. The study is being conducted by Dr. Clifford Saron and his colleagues at the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis. They are investigating the effects of mindfulness-based training on reactions to social and emotional scenes and situations, and on interpersonal experiences in daily life. If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete 3 assessments and would be compensated up to $230 for your time. The 3 assessments would be completed from your own home and would take place the week before your course begins, the week after your course ends, and 8 weeks after your course ends. Participation in this research is entirely optional and is not part of the training you will receive in your class. If you are interested in learning more about the study, please follow this link to see if you are eligible to participate.IMPORTANT: To participate in this research study, you must fully enroll in your class at least four days before the official class start date.Thank you for your interest and consideration!https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9n5iYy17KqZFf3E
Class Offerings
Anyone can practice mindfulness! Sometimes starting is the hardest part, but there are tools for your journey. Scroll around to learn more about the services available. MBSR, restorative benefits of play, being in community & taking good care of ourselves.
You'll find a retreat, yoga and chair movement classes, free community events and the 8 weeks Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course with testimonials from some who have participated. See what resonates with you and please let me know if you have ideas, suggestions or comments to share!
Comments after the 8 Weeks Course from recent Participants:
I am now more able to see my options and what choices make sense for me in the moment ~ Carole"
...My life has changed profoundly....I have a much deeper appreciation of life. A whole new outlook...."~Janet
My Background
My path to mindfulness began in Duluth at the University of Minnesota. Finding healthier ways to peace, while completing a BA in Communication and Art. Movement and nature were key tools & teachers. I feel so fortunate to have discovered how yoga and meditation connect us, challenge us and help us grow.
MEDITATION
I am a qualified MBSR teacher, Level 2. Grateful for teachers over the recent years, Eve Ekman and Matthew Brensilver. I have Jack Kornfield to thank for the inspiration to sit (somewhat still). I appreciate the lessons learned from Mushim at EBMC. I am thankful for continued learning from the teachings from Jon Kabat-Zinn.
YOGA
I have received certification at Piedmont Advanced Studies Program & Yoga for Healthy Aging, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics & Youth Yoga Dharma. Thankful for influence from Baxter Bell, Bessel van der Kolk Debbie Gilman, Rajashree Choudhury & Patricia Nolan.
ACTIVISM
Appreciation to the students, survivors and staff of non profits whose teachings continue to connect leaders in advocacy and social justice, Malia Everette at Altruvistas, Nola Brantley and all who have been connected with misssey.org .
“We are all just walking each other home”