Atlanta Mindfulness Institute

An all day retreat on Sunday, 4/1/2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Note: There will be no class on 3/28 or 4/4

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an eight week program that was first developed by Jon-Kabat Zinn in 1979 and has evolved into a widely taught intervention for many common mental and physical health problems.

The program includes intensive training in mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, and mindful communication. Mindfulness and the ongoing practice of Mindfulness Meditation improve the ability to be present to the experiences of life with acceptance. The practice of mindfulness is a way of cultivating the unity of mind and body which brings greater awareness to all aspects of a human life: feelings, body sensations, thoughts and emotions.

Individuals who practice Mindfulness notice an increased ability to stay in the present moment and to be more open to “things just as they are.” Acknowledging present moment reality, whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, is the first step toward transformation and insight. Responding versus reacting becomes a possibility. Often participants discover long held emotional and behavioral patterns that create stress. These emotional and behavioral patterns are the basis of mental, physical and spiritual disease or suffering. Because of insights that arise from self observation, participants often experience an increase in positive mind states such as joy, compassion, equanimity, and kindness.

The cost of the course is $500.00. There is a student discount of $250.00. Since it is the goal of the Atlanta Mindfulness Institute to make the Stress Reduction Program available to those who can benefit without regard to their ability to pay, alternative payment options may be considered.

If you have any questions please email atlantamindfulness@gmail.com or call Helen Vantine at 404-357-0078. If you wish to register for the class please call Sandra or Helen at 770-424-0033 Monday-Friday from 9:30-3:30. In order to better serve your needs, every participant will be asked to fill out a confidential questionnaire about their health, their meditation background, and their expectations for the class.

Classes will be held at the Marietta Educational Garden Center
505 Kennesaw Ave.N.W., Marietta, GA 30060
The all-day retreat will be held on Sunday, April 1 at Sweetwater Creek State Park
To find out more or register for the class, please contact us at:
atlantamindfulness@gmail.com or phone Helen at 404-357-0078