Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/04/2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor(s)
Dana Goldman, LPC
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Location
Atlanta Mindfulness Counseling & Consulting
675 Seminole Ave, Suite 103, Atlanta
30307
Learn to reduce stress and worry and live more fully in the present. This 90-minute session will introduce you to meditation in a fun, welcoming environment where all are beginners. If you are curious about meditation, this is a great way to try it without committing to a longer course. You’ll discover how to kickstart your personal meditation practice and enhance your well-being. This session is also the first step towards more in-depth programs offered by Atlanta Mindfulness Institute.
Course Overview
This engaging session will introduce you to mindfulness and the neuroscience behind it. You’ll learn that mindfulness is not a religion but rather a practice of being aware and living fully in the present. You’ll also discover that mindfulness and meditation offer a range of physical and mental health benefits. If you enjoy the experience, you can move on to a meditation sitting group or enroll in our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course.
What you will learn in 90 minutes
- What mindfulness is (and is not)
- The neuroscience of mindfulness
- The potential benefits of mindfulness
- Instruction in sitting meditation
- How to use mindfulness in your everyday life
- Why Choose AMI?
Atlanta Mindfulness Institute instructors are highly trained professionals who are informed by the latest neuroscience. They are also warm and accessible individuals who are ready to share their wisdom, answer your questions, and support your practice. Each instructor is committed to a personal meditation practice in addition to professional teaching. Most importantly, they make learning fun.
Instructors:
Stephanie Swann, PhD
Helen Vantine, PhD
Dana Goldman, LPC
Tara Lozano, LPC
Elizabeth Wilder Young, LCSW
This class is full. For more information about the course and upcoming dates, please visit the full course page. Click to learn more
