Mind Full or Mindful?

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of gently focusing your awareness on the present moment over and over again.

It often involves focusing on sensations to root yourself in your body in the here and now. It can be practiced during formal meditation or during everyday activities, like cooking, cleaning, or walking.

On the other hand, a full mind means you’re not rooted in the present moment.

It’s the nature of the mind to think, analyze, and figure things out. That’s its job. That means that left to its own devices, the mind will constantly seek out new stimuli, new things to think about, and new ways to check out from reality.

Mindfulness practice is a way to gently retrain the mind to settle into the present moment. It’s kind of like becoming a parent to your mind rather than letting it control you.

The benefits of mindfulness have been well-documented in research.

This can include:

• Improving cognitive ability
• Slowing brain aging
• Reducing stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms
• Increasing a sense of well-being
• Helping with pain management
• Improving quality of life for those living with chronic conditions

In this class we're going to concentrate in working with the Vagus Nerve, why?

Because the vagal nerve, often referred to as the vagus nerve, is the longest cranial nerve that runs from the brainstem to the abdomen, passing through various organs such as the heart and lungs. It plays a pivotal role in controlling the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates body rest and digestion.

We will work on:

• Humming and singing
• Deep and slow breathing
• Mindfulness meditation
• Chanting mantras or prayers
• Integrating HeartMath teachings

Cost: $17 at the door.

Note: Please wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and open mind and great attitude!