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Date(s): Oct 22 - Nov 19
Day/Time: (Tuesdays) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being present for all that arises in our experience with a kind and caring curiosity. In this introductory course, you will learn the following in a caring and supportive environment.
- Understand what mindfulness is and what benefits may arise from the practice
- Cultivate a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions
- Develop a greater sense of balance, stability and resilience
- Become more aware of your body and its intelligence
- Move from unskillful reactions to skillful responses
- Integrate mindfulness practices into everyday life
The Benefits of the Practice
Mindfulness helps you:
- Concentrate more
- Promotes emotional intelligence, resilience, and clarity of vision
- Facilitates critical thinking and discernment
Mindfulness has been linked with human health, well-being, and enhanced decision-making.
It has been shown to stave off burnout, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness.
Allen Weiss
Teacher
Allen Weiss is the Director of Mindful CGU and the founding teacher and former Director of Mindful USC and a senior teacher at InsightLA, where he has taught mindfulness classes for the past 17 years. He started meditating in the mindfulness tradition in 2005 and in 2011, his Basics of Mindfulness class at InsightLA was noted as the Best in Los Angeles by LA Magazine. He completed the Dedicated Practitioners Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in 2008. Allen was given formal teaching authorization by Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman in 2014. He has written articles for Lion’s Roar and Tricycle magazines.
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