Meet Laura Smallwood
Veterinarian. Mindfulness practitioner. Dancer. Teacher. These are all words that describe Laura Smallwood, AMI’s newest MBSR instructor.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness for Parents During the Pandemic
The Mindfulness Journey A Q&A with AMI’s Jessi Heneghan Atlanta Mindfulness Institute is launching a new sitting group especially for parents. This group aims to help parents navigate the challenges of COVID-19, the election year, the outcry for increased social and racial justice, as well as the many other unique challenges faced by caregivers. Instructor …
Sitting Group for Black & Indigenous People
The Mindfulness Journey A Q&A with AMI’s Dominique Harmon A new sitting group offered through Atlanta Mindfulness Institute aims to provide a safe space for Black and Indigenous people impacted by systemic racism. Participants will learn how to heal and recover from race-based stress and trauma using mindfulness techniques. Instructor Dominique Harmon, a licensed clinical …
AMI Kate’s Story
The Mindfulness Journey Kate’s Story: How Mindfulness Changed My Life When Kate Rope first met her husband, she really liked him except for one thing. She told a friend, “I met this guy. I think he’s perfect for me, but he meditates.” At the time, Kate didn’t know much about meditation and thought it was …
AMI Nick’s Story
The Mindfulness Journey How a winding road led Nick to mindful living Nick Franks’ life has been marked by several notable journeys—both literal and personal. After graduation from James Madison College in Virginia, he hopped in the car with a buddy and set out for Seattle. Along the way he fell in love with Denver, …
AMI Anita’s Story
How cluttered is your desk?Find out how a busy mom and business owner disconnects and declutters with the help of mindfulness retreats Picture your desk. Is it full of papers and clutter? It’s hard to know where to begin straightening up—there’s work, bills, the grocery list, events, activities, and more. Your daily life can look …
