Wellness: Mindfulness class series

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed with all the “busyness” in your life? What would it take to help you enjoy living in the present moment with less stress and anxiety? Mindfulness can bring more relaxation and calm into your life.

Julie Anne Larkin, mindfulness coach, will teach a 4-week mindfulness class called “Stabilizing the Mind” at the Aitkin Public Library on Thursdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13 & 20, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Oct. 13 class will meet for three hours, 9 a.m. to noon. See Fall class flyer.

Participants will be introduced to simple ways to integrate mindfulness practices into daily life, including yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.

“Mindfulness practice helps people deal with stress, emotions and pain,” Larkin explains. “By quieting the mind, we learn to relate to ourselves and others in a kinder, more compassionate way.”

Limited to 15 participants, the cost of the class is $75 (discounted from its full $120 value), which includes a manual with CDs of yoga, meditation and other practices for use at home.

To register or for more information on the mindfulness class series, call Riverwood at (218) 927-5188 or email healthyliving@riverwoodhealthcare.org