Classes & Events

Learn Mindfulness, a way of relating directly to the events in your life, of consciously and systematically working through challenging experiences. In addition, you will develop healthy and positive approaches to handling stressful events, whether they are physical or emotional. By enrolling, you will:

• Cope more effectively with short and long-term stresses
• Increase your ability to relax
• Achieve lasting decreases in your physical and psychological symptoms
• Reduce pain levels and enhance your ability to cope with pain that may not go away
• Develop healthy ways to deal with chronic issues
• Improve your ability to enjoy life

Take control of your life. Receive support and instruction as you participate in this deeply engaging and life-affirming class, offered in 9 sessions over 8 weeks. Tuition includes 3 practice CDs and workbook.

You can learn how to face and work with stress, pain, and the challenges of the 21st century, in a healthy and productive way. Explore how the ancient practice of Mindfulness meditation can restore balance and reduce stress in your life. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is taught at over 240 clinics worldwide, as interest in mind-body and integrative medicine approaches grows and evidence about the potential healing power of the mind expands.

Learn how Mindfulness meditation can unlock your innate powers of healing and well-being in this experiential evening. Additionally, you will leave with 2 practical tools for reducing stress and creating peace of mind.

Reconnecting with your body, through the practice of gentle mindful yoga, can be an antidote to your anxious mind. This class is appropriate for everyone, even those who have never done yoga or may have physical challenges. Bring a yoga mat or large towel.

Mindfulness is a powerful means for managing physical and emotional pain and improving your quality of life. Begin learning how to connect with your own strength and resources for reducing pain levels and enhancing your ability to cope with pain that may not go away.

Learning about the four formal mindfulness practices will teach you how to relax and reduce the effects of stress in your life. You will gain insight into managing emotional and physical pain and improving the quality of your life. Additionally, informal mindfulness practices are introduced to help you cultivate inner calmness throughout the day and explore the connections between stress and health. So, if you are feeling that something is missing in your life, want to reduce anxiety or just want to take some time for yourself, you don’t want to miss this class!

Parenting in the 21st century presents unique challenges. Many parents find that traditional strategies are coming up short. Learn how mindful parenting – intentional presence, suspending judgments and cultivating open-heartedness for yourself and your child – can transform your relationships, deepen meaning and improve the quality of your family life.

Awakening Health Counseling can create a stress reduction program just for you or your business. Call to find out how mindfulness training can increase productivity, improve interpersonal skills and group dynamics and enhance job and life satisfaction.