Study the Tao Class and Meditation with Dr. Alex Feng, last Friday of every month at The Taoist Center (Zhi Dao Guan), 3824 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94617. (510) 336-0129. Free, and open to the public.
Mindfulness Meditation Sessions with Wendy Beckerman, at the Pinole Public Library. Fridays from 4 - 4:50 pm. Free.
What is Mindfulness? One definition of mindfulness is "paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally." Try approaching it the way you might play with a child, or be attentive to a loved one, rather than as a somber practice that you "should: do. Consider it a gift you are giving yourself, opening it as often as you wish.
What is Mindful meditation? Mindful meditation is a formal practice of essentially focusing your mind on the present moment experience, and noting your experience without trying to change it. Meditation can help reduce stress because it allows you to observe your habitual reactions to stressors, and respond consciously, rather than getting caught up in the constant activity of the mind.
Contact Wendy at: wendy@eastbayyoga.com if you have questions and to be informed of any changes in the schedule.
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