Mindfulness can be thought of as a particular way of paying attention: on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment.
Recent research has shown that practicing mindfulness can improve immune function and cognition; increase brain mass and activity in areas associated with emotional control, happiness, and well-being; and reduce stress, anxiety, and even some of the effects of aging.
Jim French will present an introduction to the practice and benefits of mindfulness. You will be offered some simple mindfulness exercises, and there will be time for questions.
All residents are invited to join us for our presentations, which were planned by the Activities Committee of Emery Bunch. Donations at the events are gratefully accepted to cover the expenses.
About the Speaker:
Jim French began meditating in 1969 and has a Master’s Degree in Counseling. In recent years he has been teaching 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes at Ashby Village and elsewhere
All residents are invited to join us for our presentations, which were planned by the Activities Committee of Emery Bunch. Donations at the events are gratefully accepted to cover the expenses.
For more information about joining and/or volunteering for Emery Bunch of Ashby Village, you can contact residents Tobey Klein (510-653-4205, witboat@gmailcom) or Sam Foushee (510-393-6749), slfoushee@comcast.net). Please follow our posts on rBlock and on Nextdoor Watergate. You can also learn about Ashby Village by visiting its website, www.ashbyvillage.org.
Parking: You may enter on Captain Drive and use one of the street parking spaces, if available. Otherwise, please park on Powell Street and walk down Captain to the Clipper Club, which is about a block down on your left.
All Ashby Village Members and Volunteers Welcomed!
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coffee & conversation:
Basics of Mindfulness
Mindfulness can be thought of as a particular way of paying attention: on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment.
Recent research has shown that practicing mindfulness can improve immune function and cognition; increase brain mass and activity in areas associated with emotional control, happiness, and well-being; and reduce stress, anxiety, and even some of the effects of aging.
Jim French will present an introduction to the practice and benefits of mindfulness. You will be offered some simple mindfulness exercises, and there will be time for questions.
About the Speaker:
Jim French began meditating in 1969 and has a Master’s Degree in Counseling.In recent years he has been teaching 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes at Ashby Village and elsewhere.
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For more information about joining and/or volunteering for Emery Bunch of Ashby Village, you can contact residents Tobey Klein (510-653-4205, witboat@gmailcom) or Sam Foushee (510-393-6749), slfoushee@comcast.net). Please follow our posts on rBlock and on Nextdoor Watergate. You can also learn about Ashby Village by visiting its website, www.ashbyvillage.org.
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