Online 4-Week Series: Fall into Mindfulness Meditation to Stress Less Through Seasonal Changes

How does your Autumn return-to-routine rhythm reshape your focus and calm? Does this fall back into routine cause you stress or tension?
*Mindfulness is often spoken of as the heart of Buddhist meditation. It’s not about Buddhism, but about paying attention. That’s what all meditation is, no matter what tradition or particular technique is used...
Join Lisa Stein, Certified Coach of Presence-Based Coaching, Yoga Teacher RYT-200 & Mindful-Based Stress Reduction Teacher to learn how to stress less and develop a meditation practice to support your whole self through the seasonal change.
*What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based program, developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979 and offered at UW Health Madison since 1993. Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life including the challenges of stress, pain, illness, change, and everyday demands.
*This 4-week course includes elements to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction as well as:
-Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
-Gentle stretching and mindful yoga
-Inquiry and application into experiences of daily living through group discussion
*Class Dates & Focus:
-Tuesday, September 15th – Week 1: Meditation for changes in routines, grounding in the present moment
-Tuesday, September 22nd – Week 2: Change is inevitable, stress is optional, a perspective-taking
-Tuesday, September 29th – Week 3: Mindfulness to combat uncertainty
-Tuesday, October 6th – Week 4: Change can be affirming
*Potential benefits?
-Deepened appreciation for life and an increased ability to cope effectively with stressors and concerns
-Decreased physical and psychological symptoms
-Improved energy and enthusiasm for life
-Increased self-compassion
*Who should attend?
This practice is meant for everyone – all levels are welcome to join beginners and beyond! This 4-Week Series will deepen mindful practices from previous series with Lisa and be welcoming to new participants. Anyone seeking to stress less and introduce mindfulness into the seasonal shift is encouraged to join.
*What’s Included?
-Guide including weekly handouts, practices, and exercises to support your practice.
-Online recordings of guided practice sessions to use daily when and where it works best for your schedule!
*Price: $40 with Discount Code: MIND5 expires Thursday, September 10th. $45 after September 10th.
*Can't make the scheduled class time? Register to receive access to the weekly video content until Tuesday, October 13th.
*Please note, Series purchases are final and no refunds will be processed; unless 5 Koshas and / or the event presenter cancels the event for any reason, refunds will be promptly disturbed or a a rescheduled date will be offered. We appreicate your understanding.