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December 7th, 2020

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…

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October 6th, 2020

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…

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September 10th, 2020

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…

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August 11th, 2020

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 on the link…

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May 5th, 2020

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…

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