Julie Anne Larkin leads a mindfulness session in Riverwood’s Healing Garden
Are the stresses of the day causing endless worry or feelings of confusion and powerlessness? Curious about learning new tools for relaxing and coping in this unpredictable world?
A 4-week Mindfulness training, “Stabilizing the Mind”, can help restore peace of mind. It will be offered by Riverwood Healthcare Center on Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m., Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13 and 20 at the Aitkin Library. The third session on Oct. 13 will be three hours long, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, will introduce participants to simple ways to integrate mindfulness practices into daily life, including yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.
“Mindfulness training teaches simple, accessible breathing, meditation and yoga practices to bring our awareness into the present moment,” Larkin explains. “It fosters kindness and non-judgment of ourselves and others so we can begin to see and work with our pain, anxiety and stressors in a positive way bringing a sense of peacefulness and the ability to respond with wise compassion.”
Limited to 15 participants, the cost of the mindfulness training is $75, which includes a manual with CDs of yoga, meditation and other practices for use at home. To continue to support their mindfulness practice, previous class participants are eligible to register at a reduced cost of only $50.
To register, call Riverwood at (218) 927-5188 or email healthyliving@riverwoodhealthcare.org