It's time to demystify mindfulness and make these ancient contemplative practices and principles accessible to all! I WISH I learned this when I was younger!

Understanding Mindfulness is the first session of the BEGINNER's GUIDE TO MINDFULNESS package - part of the Wellness in the WILD 2024 Summer Series. This offering is designed for community members eager to manage and reduce stress through establishing a regular mindfulness practice. Each session offers insights into the core aspects of mindfulness through practical exercises, discussions, and guided meditations. Discover the tools, resources, and community of support that will enhance your mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall well-being.

Drop in for a single session or progress through the four-week series.

Monday, July 29, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Exploring the Body - Session 2

Vasona Park, Los Gatos

Exploring the Body - During this session, we will explore the science behind the body-scan meditation and experience why this practice is one of the most effective techniques to cultivate mind/body awareness and loving presence. Enjoy reflection, open dialogue, and Q&A facilitated by a certified MBSR practitioner and wellness guide. Leave with a deeper connection to your physical self, improved body awareness, and an effective practice to reduce physical tension. This session will build on the foundation from session 1 for the next two sessions, designed to help you build and maintain a regular mindfulness practice to effectively reduce and prevent the build-up of toxic stress.

Want to deepen your practice? Check out the GUIDED WELLNESS WALKS, designed to promote a deeper more mindful connection with mother nature and unlock your natural intelligence, perfect for integrating and embodying the techniques you learn each week and growing your community of support!

Pachamama Micro Retreats, powered by Meta Business Strategies, designs bespoke mindfulness-based micro retreats for individuals and organizations throughout the Bay Area of San Francisco. Founder, Keri Mechling, is a stress-reduction educator, a licensed risk manager, and a certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator through Mindful Leader.