Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Workshop

Description

Learn the health benefits of mindfulness and compassion practices in this experiential and free workshop by JoAnn Saccato. The workshop includes a brief history of mindfulness, recent scientific findings with emphasis on stress reduction, and simple guided mindfulness exercises including breath awareness, gentle movement and loving kindness. The workshop is based on Ms. Saccato's courses and forthcoming book, Mindful and Intentional Living: A Path to Peace, Clarity and Freedom. Mindfulness is a popular practice that invites one to pay kind, non-judgmental attention to their experience. The scientifically supported approach helps reduce stress and stress-related illnesses, increase focus and attention, decrease incidences of and relapses with depression, reduce anxiety, and aid in sleep and digestive disorders.