Mindful Awareness & Kindness Program (Meditation)
Behavioral Modification Approaches
The practice of Mindful Awareness & Kindness calms the nervous system and strengthens the mind. It reduces stress, helps you connect with inner stillness, and increases mindfulness in daily life. Our Center offers classes and retreats on a regular basis for students practicing at various levels, from beginners to experienced meditators. Weekly and monthly group Mindfulness Meditation practice sessions are available for students after completing our introductory course.
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Mindful Awareness & Kindness (Meditation) Classes
Mindful Awareness & Kindness: Meditation Practice Sessions
Psychodynamic Yoga/Meditation Training
MINDFUL AWARENESS & KINDNESS (Meditation) CLASSES
Pre-registration is necessary for our classes. Please call or email us for the starting dates and fees, and see additional listings on our Calendar page.
Mindful Awareness & Kindness: Introductory Meditation Course
Mindfulness Meditation helps you focus and calm the mind, reduce stress, and deepen resilience. This practice also enhances patience and self-compassion and is based on the concept of awareness, acceptance and appreciation. The course includes explanation and guided practice of meditation techniques that you will reinforce with home practice. It also provides background for students who would like to attend our group practice sessions and retreats.
Mindful Awareness & Kindness Course for School Teachers
We now offer an introductory Mindfulness Meditation Course designed especially for school teachers. Mindfulness Meditation helps us create a Pause before we act, which enables us not to be overwhelmed and provides a way to connect instead with inner calm, creativity and patience. With this practice, we can spontaneously model mindful living for our students. A NEW SESSION on Wednesdays at 6:00 - 7:00 pm, will begin SOON. Please contact us for more information, and to reserve space in the course.
Additional Courses, Phases 2-4
A preparation course is offered for each level of practice, with optional group practice sessions, based on techniques presented in that course, as follow-up. Each Course builds on skills and principles learned in the preceding courses.
The Bahamas: Concentration/Meditation Courses
A preparation course is offered for each level of practice, with optional group practice sessions, based on techniques presented in that course, as follow-up. Each Course builds on skills and principles learned in the preceding courses.
Retreats and Special Programs
Advanced classes and retreats are offered quarterly by Shelley Smith, Director of the Center. The classes are designed for those who have completed our introductory meditation course, "Mindful Awareness & Kindness." Please contact us for more information or to reserve space in a class. These programs will also be listed on our Calendar page.
MINDFUL AWARENESS & KINDNESS PROGRAM: GROUP PRACTICE SESSIONS (Sittings)
Meditating with others can help you strengthen and deepen your practice and reduce stress. The following on-going practice sessions (Sittings) are open to students who have completed our introductory course in Mindfulness In Awareness. If you plan to attend, please email us or call ahead to let us know. Each month, visit our calendar page, showing dates and times of each activity.
Mindful Awareness & Kindness Practice
AUM-Breathing Practice
Even-Minded Yoga Concentration Session
Objective Yoga Concentration Practice
Silent Practice
Sky-Breathing Practice
Sound Vibration Practice
My Sense of Me