Mindfulness / Meditation

Mindfulness means paying attention in the present moment to our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, or our surrounding environment. In short, noticing what’s happening right now in an open, balanced and curious way. It also includes the intentional nurturing of positive states of mind such as kindness and compassion.

Mindfulness is training for our mind. Mindfulness helps create space and replace impulse reactions with thoughtful responses.

Benefits

Cognitive Outcomes

Better focus and concentration

Social Emotional Skills

Improved self regulation as well as compassionate attitudes and behaviors.

Well-being

Decreased stress, anxiety and depression.

Meditation

Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way fitness is an approach to training the body. It helps us to understand our own mind and to transform the mind to a more positive, peaceful and happy mind. In our crazy, hectic world and with the demands of modern life we feel stressed, tired, unhappy, impatient and frustrated. There isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. How could I possibly add meditation to my plate? Meditation gives you more time by making your mind feel calmer and more focused.

Benefits

Lower blood pressure
Improved blood circulation
Lower heart rate
Less perspiration
Slower respiratory rate
Less anxiety
Lower blood cortisol levels
More feelings of well-being
Less stress
Deeper relaxation

What To Expect

A typical mindfulness/meditation session begins with a short conversation or group introductions if you’re in a circle. The mindfulness/meditation session lasts about 30 minutes. I’ll teach you the technique and we will practice together. I’m there to guide you through the process and support you.

Experience Mindfulness/Meditation

JOIN A WORKSHOP

Join one of my virtual workshops or check out where I’m teaching in Cleveland.

PRIVATE SESSION

I do in-person healing sessions in Cleveland as well as via Skype anywhere in the world.

HOST A WORKSHOP

Want to host your own event? Contact me to come to your home or office to guide your group.

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS

Healthy stress is a natural part of life, including childhood. Children and adults alike need to be challenged in order to grow and develop. However, in the modern education system, healthy stress is frequently displaced by toxic stress. Toxic stress occurs when life’s demands consistently outpace our ability to cope with those demands. Contact me to learn more about effective mindfulness practices that can be integrated into the school day and adapted for diverse environments.