FREE Beginner's Mindfulness & Meditation Course(1x a week for 4 weeks)

845 Main Street,Warren RI 02885

07 June, 2022

Description

This 4-week course is perfect for you if have little-to-no experience with mindfulness and meditation. It’s also perfect no matter your religious or spiritual values. The structure and language used is all-inclusive and can be adapted to any belief system. It’s also important that we acknowledge our commonalities and create a safe, respectful environment to share our unique experiences. I hope you'll allow me to be a part of your journey! Week 1: Introduction to Mindfulness How mindfulness can transform your understanding of the human experienceThe benefits and common misconceptions about meditation The four aspects of practiceWeek 2: Mindfulness of the Body & Breath Why mindfulness of body and breath creates the foundation for our practiceWhat mindfulness of the body reveals about change and impermanenceHow the practice deepens our compassion and wisdomWeek 3: Working with Thoughts & Beliefs Why mindfulness doesn’t mean getting rid of thoughts (and what to do instead)How emotions feed thoughtsHow to notice limiting beliefs, unconscious and implicit bias thoughts that cause sufferingWeek 4: The Wise Heart & Lovingkindness (yes, that's all one word!) Why lovingkindness is a core value in every religious or spiritual tradition The importance of self-compassionPractical and realistic ways to incorporate what you've learned into everyday lifeBackground: I am currently enrolled in the Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher Certification Program, taught by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Tara and Jack are internationally renown meditation teachers, and both have a PhD in clinical psychology. Over the last 3 decades, their unique blend of spirituality and science has played a key role in introducing mindfulness practices to the West. Now that I am more than half-way through the program, it is time for me to engage in a Practicum where I teach mindfulness classes to share and demonstrate my growing skill set. At the end of this 4-part course, I respectfully request that you complete a teacher evaluation to assist in my growth as a mindfulness meditation teacher. Your feedback will also be submitted to the program coordinators and my mentor.