Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress? Are you curious about mindfulness? Would you like to learn how to meditate?

If yes, you are invited to join us starting in mid-September for a four week introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Reduction.

During the meetings we will talk about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) based on the teachings of Jon Kabat Zinn. MBSR is a blend of meditation, body awareness, and mindful movement.

You will learn about mindful practices that you can do to help manage stress including mindful movement, moments of stillness, single-tasking, mindful communication, mindful eating, and cultivating kindness.

Mindfulness and Meditation can help us:

• Cope with stress, pain, and the challenges of everyday life
• Deal with disturbing events with grace and composure
• Be fully present and alive in this moment

Each week we will discuss an aspect of mindfulness and participate in a short, guided meditation.

The group will meet at North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker St, Manchester on Mondays September 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th & October 6^th 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Cost: A donation of a non-perishable food item per class. Donations will be given to the Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC) food pantry. (suggested items - Canned Veggies, Peanut Butter, Ketchup, Mustard, Rice, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Beans)

Please email vickie.hadge@gmail.com to reserve your spot.