Category Archives: mindfulness

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course starts soon!

Posted on March 18, 2024 by webmaven

Experience the original 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program developed at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical Center by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Spring 2024 Registration is open now, course starts next week! I believe it is offered at least twice … Continue reading →

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Combining Caregiving with Mindfulness

Posted on October 25, 2023 by webmaven

Along with practical advice about how to handle basic caregiving duties, our book Caregiver Revolution gives numerous easy ways to join caregiving work with the practice of mindfulness. It introduces the concept of mindfulness and gives enjoyable ways to bring … Continue reading →

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Being in the Present: The Essential Buddhist Practice

Posted on July 23, 2023 by webmaven

This was shared by a friend on Facebook today and I thought it would serve as a nice reminder of how simple a “spiritual practice” can be: “Being in the present is so important in Buddhism. It is the core … Continue reading →

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Garrison Institute Program: Care for Caregivers

Posted on July 18, 2020 by webmaven

The Garrison Institute has been offering programs in mindfulness and meditation for both laypersons and clinicians/ practitioners for years. It is a cornerstone of life in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York state. Now it has become a … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness in Motion

Posted on December 13, 2017 by webmaven

Mindfulness is a very valuable and accessible practice. So much is being written about it today! Don’t drive yourself crazy thinking that you can just sit and be mindful. It’s difficult, and, for most of us, what’s the use? Keep … Continue reading →

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Mindful Breathing – Simple Instructions, Powerful Practice

Posted on August 30, 2017 by webmaven

This exercise can be done standing up or sitting down, and pretty much anywhere at any time. All you have to do is be still and focus on your breath for just one minute. Start by breathing in and out … Continue reading →

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