Mindfulness meditation is a gentle and accepting practice of following the breath with awareness while also being aware of what occurs in our body, our feelings, thoughts, and in our environment. With this practice, you learn how to take charge of your life by increasing your awareness of physical and emotional reactions without judgment, and by relating directly to whatever is happening in the moment. This practice is based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh as well as other teachers and practitioners.

• Learn how to manage stress, pain, illness, and the demands of everyday life.
• Improve your overall sense of well being, and reduce psychological distress such as anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms such as high blood pressure.
• Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Westchester
  236 South Bedford Road (Route 172), Mount Kisco, New York 10506
• When: Every Second and Fourth Saturday of the month, 8:15 – 10:15 AM.
• Cost: – free, though donations to the UUFNW for the use of their space are appreciated but not required.

Format

• 30 minutes guided meditation
• 15 minutes mindful movements
• 30 minutes reading and discussion
• 15 minutes walking meditation
• 30 minutes silent meditation