Our mental well-being faces new challenges during this pandemic. Consider these 7 essential activities for cultivating a healthy mind from Dr. Dan Siegel. Have you been feeding your mind what it needs on a daily basis? The good news is that all of this can be done at home or from a safe social distance.
May this information support your overall well-being!
Amy Reyer, Ph.D.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the evidence-based, scientifically researched program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 for the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This transformative class is suited for those who are new to meditation and experienced practitioners.
What To Expect:
MBSR uses meditation, yoga, and inquiry as a way of training people to relate differently to stresses in their lives and in fact, relate differently to each moment of their lives. Each class includes various “formal” meditation practices, mindful movement and discussion/inquiry exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress. Class size ranges from 6-12 participants. The course is experiential: by paying attention to what arises in daily and class practice, and through exploring the challenges that arise and how these are met, a supportive and safe container is created. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 15-30 minutes of formal meditation daily as well as various informal practices.
Benefits of MBSR:
Research over the past 38 years indicates that a majority of people who complete this program report a greater ability to cope more effectively with short and long term stressful situations; an increased ability to relax, lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms; reduction in pain levels and enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and most importantly a greater energy and enthusiasm for life.
Skills You Will Learn:
• Practical coping skills to improve the ability to handle stressful situations
• Methods for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease
• Gentle full body conditioning exercises to strengthen the body and release muscular tension
• The ability to be increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness
• The ability to face change and difficult times in your life with greater ease
• Greater ability to decrease the physical, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism, racism, homophobia
Course Fee: $400 ($300 per person for you and a guest) It is important when considering this class to make sure your schedule allows you to attend all 8 sessions, though accommodations can be made for missing up to 2 sessions. It is required that you attend the 2 daylong sessions.
Instructor: Amy Reyer, Ph.D.
Amy has been researching, practicing, coaching and writing about mindfulness-based personal and professional transformation for over 10 years. She completed her training in MBSR at the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School. Amy leads meditation groups and workshops in Hudson Valley, NY and also offers one-on-one professional coaching.
• Approach your life with more composure, energy and enthusiasm
• Develop the ability to cope more effectively with stressful situations
• Enhance your ability to manage pain
• Improve your focus and resilience
In this 8-week program, you will learn to access and cultivate your natural capacity to care for yourself, finding greater balance, ease and peace of mind.
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Dates: Saturdays from January 4th- February 22nd
Location: Organic Teaching Kitchen, 18 Old Post Road South, Croton on Hudson, NY, 10520
Schedule:
Saturday, January 4th: 10 AM-3 PM
Saturdays, January 8th- February 15th:1-3 PM
Saturday, February 22nd: 10 AM-3PM
$300 per person (reduced referral rate for you and a friend)
