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Greetings!
Great news! Integrative Mindfulness will have a beautiful new home by the end of this month. Here's a pic: See more photos of our new space here. Our upcoming MBSR classes will begin in the new location! At the urging of several enthusiastic friends and graduates, I sought out and met Acupuncture Physician and Qigong teacher Walter Hayley, A.P., MAc, of Dragon's Gate, Inc. Walter has created a beautiful contemplative practice space in Bonita Springs, and we'll be fortunate to hold our classes here, and to learn from his wealth of knowledge of Chinese medicine and ancient healing practices. Therefore, as of August 30th, the new address and phone number for Integrative Mindfulness will be: 26721 Dublin Woods Circle #2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (239) 590-9485. Download directions here. As I write this we're halfway through the Olympics. The word "meditation" has come up several times during the nightly broadcasts. Does meditation improve athletic performance? Here's one study that says "yes". Thank you to graduates Jack Sauer and Gaye McCance for contributing to the recent News-Press Article
about Integrative Mindfulness, and to reporter Amy Sowder for doing such a great job on the piece.
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Sneak Peek at New Home
Beautiful ~ Quiet ~ Spacious
Beginning August 30th, with the start of the next MBSR classes, Integrative Mindfulness will share this beautiful space with Walter Hayley of Dragon's Gate Inc. Our new address and phone number will be: 26721 Dublin Woods Circle #2, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. (239) 590-9485. Download driving directions here.  |
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 Zen for Ten
Practice Video: Awareness of Breath
This practice is actually a bit longer than 10 minutes, more like 13, but I hope you find it beneficial. Please share it with others.
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New Video on Website
Be one of the first viewers
Gareth Rockliffe and Jan Soderquist, of Soderquist Photography, created a great new video for the Integrative Mindfulness website - to help explain exactly what Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction ("MBSR") is all about.Thank you to graduates Loralie Hamilton, Brad Buffington, Tess Brennan, and Jen Buffington for contributing their time and words for this film. Please have a look and let me know what you think!
Watch the video here!
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Meet Walter Hayley
Acupuncture Physician, Practitioner & Teacher of Qigong and Meditation
I'm very excited to introduce you to Walter Hayley of Dragon's Gate, Inc. Walter is the owner of the healing and teaching center which will become the home of Integrative Mindfulness as well. One phrase which comes to mind when you meet Walter is this: "Less is more." You can feel the truth of this description as soon as you enter the serene space he has created in Bonita Springs where he practices the Chinese healing art of Acupuncture, and teaches the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong, which combines gentle movement, controlled breathing, and mindful awareness. The physical space, and the man himself, signify the spaciousness and peace we seek to cultivate in the mind and body through mindfulness.
Read more about Walter here.
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 Mindful Movement & Meditation
Last Class at Coconut Rd. Space
FREE this Thursday
Switches to New Day & Time Sept. 7
This class features gentle yoga, guided mindfulness meditation, & casual discussion. Great for MBSR graduates wanting support for their home practice, and for newcomers just learning about mindfulness. In celebration of the upcoming move to our new space, the next class (the last Thursday morning class at our existing location on Coconut Road) will be Free.
After August 9th there will be no Mindful Movement & Meditation classes for the remainder of August. Weekly classes will resume at our new location (26721 Dublin Woods Circle #2, Bonita) on Friday, September 7 from 3-4:30 pm. Thereafter, this class will be held regularly on Fridays at 3 pm. Cost: $20. No pre-registration required. Drop ins welcome at the new space. Always check the website calendar for any updates.
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Mindful New Beginnings
Life Coaching & Introductory Mindfulness Training for Women
My friend and colleague, Certified Master Life Coach Mir Lynne Pietryzk of Shift and Wake Up, and I, are teaming up to present a 4 week introductory class combining life coaching and mindfulness training. The first series of four (4) classes will begin in September. Get more info & register. . .
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Autumn Renewal
A Weekend Retreat for Women
My colleague, Master Life Coach Lynne Pietryzk, and I will lead a weekend retreat for women Oct. 26-28 at the Mother of God / House of Prayer Retreat Center in Alva. Register by September 30th for an enrollment discount. Highlights include morning & evening yoga, guided mindfulness meditation, workshops in self-discovery and personal growth, rest, relaxation, silence, solitude in nature, and shared learning. Overnight spaces (Fri. & Sat.) are limited to the first ten registrants. 10 additional spaces are available for those wishing to come for Saturday only.
Get more information & register here.
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