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December 7, 2021 4:01 pm Published by admin These seven factors support our meditation practice; we learn how to be less reactive and more responsive to challenging situations and events. Mindfulness Meditation – Concentration, Awareness, with Compassion Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Mindfulness involves training in attention, awareness, concentration, and compassion. Key aspects [...]
September 8, 2021 5:15 pm Published by admin In preparation for the Awareness of Breath Meditation we will start with a few minutes of gentle stretching with awareness or chair yoga. We gently stretch the body while paying attention to those physical sensations that are most predominate as we 1) stretch our hands up over our head, 2) then we’ll do neck rotations [...]
January 8, 2021 8:12 pm Published by admin This month we explore the attitudes and guidelines, essential aspects of an effective Mindfulness practice during meditation as well as for everyday living. Mindfulness is … Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally (that is, suspending judgment). Another way to define mindfulness is to look at its [...]
December 30, 2020 4:11 pm Published by admin We all experience joy and know what it feels like. The good news is that we can cultivate the feeling and create the conditions for it to be realized more deeply and frequently. Mindfulness is one way to enhance the development of this innate ability we all share. First, a brief introduction to what Mindfulness [...]
December 7, 2020 5:29 pm Published by admin Exploring Mindfulness practices and several related ways to work with holiday stress Mindfulness Meditation – Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally (that is, suspending judgment). Mindfulness involves training in attention, awareness, concentration, and compassion. Key aspects of mindfulness: Concentration – the ability to stay focused on [...]
October 6, 2020 9:22 pm Published by admin A free offering from the Loran Smith Center, Piedmont Athens Regional All are welcome. This free session is Friday, October 9th from 6 – 7:00 p.m. – contact Mike Healy for questions or for the Zoom link mfhealy@bellsouth.net The Essence of Mindfulness Mindfulness is the awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the [...]
September 10, 2020 4:39 pm Published by admin Sponsored by the Loran Smith Center at Athens Regional Medical Center What is the “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction workshop” – how does it work, is it right for me? Below is information about how Mindfulness can change your relationship to stress, anxiety, and other difficult thoughts and emotions. And learn first-hand this Friday with a chance [...]
August 11, 2020 8:30 pm Published by admin A free monthly offering from the Loran Smith Center, Piedmont Athens Regional Radiating Loving Kindness Meditation When: The next Mindfulness Practice Evening – is this Friday, August 14, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Where: at the convenience of being in your own home. Zoom is a free and easy to use platform. Just click [...]
May 5, 2020 6:05 pm Published by admin A free offering by the Loran Smith Center, Piedmont Athens Regional and provided by the Mindful Living Center, LLC The Body Scan as a Mindfulness Practice – realizing a deep relaxed awareness of mind and body as you deepen your concentration, attention, awareness, and compassion Introduction: Mindfulness defined – awareness that arises when we pay [...]
February 28, 2020 8:31 pm Published by admin Meditation is a powerful tool that can help you reduce stress, relieve anxiety, enhance self-awareness, and so much more. While meditation can be done at any time, in any place, creating a dedicated area at home can make the practice even more special. But how do you actually go about creating this place of stillness? [...]
