Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, January 6 – March 2, 2020 in Monmouth, OR

Offer yourself the gift of mindfulness. Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, January 6 – March 2, 2020, in Monmouth, OR. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The course teaches the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

Enrollment includes:

  • 20 hours of engaging in-person class 
  • Foundations Course Companion Journal
  • Copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna
  • Three-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access
  • Access to meditation library and additional resources
  • Daily practice guide

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Mondays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm from January 6 – March 2, 2020 (No Class February 3, 2020)

Cost: $350. Inquire about group discounts. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Our mission is to help everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. To apply for a payment plan or scholarship, please email the facilitator (see organizer information).

To register: Turning Leaf Foundation

Facilitator: Dan Piquette

Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, January 7 – March 3, 2020 in Corvallis, OR

Offer yourself the gift of mindfulness. Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, January 7 – March 3, 2020 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Corvallis, OR. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The course teaches the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

Enrollment includes:

  • 20 hours of engaging in-person class 
  • Foundations Course Companion Journal
  • Copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna
  • Three-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access
  • Access to meditation library and additional resources
  • Daily practice guide

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 pm from January 7 – March 3, 2020 (No Class January 28)

Cost: $350. Inquire about group discounts. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Our mission is to help everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. To apply for a payment plan or scholarship, please email the facilitator (see organizer information).

To register: Turning Leaf Foundation

Facilitator: Dan Piquette

Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, January 5 – February 23, 2020 in Eagle, CO

Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, January 5 – February 23, 2020, with MLP Certified Teacher Sam Ruffino in Eagle, CO.

Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The course teaches the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

The course has dramatically improved my life.” – Recent participant

Enrollment includes:

  • 20 hours of engaging in-person class
  • Foundations Course Companion Journal
  • A copy of “The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life” by co-founder John Bruna
  • Three-month membership in the Mindful Life Community with app access
  • Access to meditation library and additional resources
  • Daily practice guide

Read the full description for the 20-hour course under the Programs tab and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Sundays, 1:00 – 3:30 pm, January 5 – February 23, 2020

Facilitator: Sam Ruffino

Cost: $350. Inquire about group discounts. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Our mission is to help everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. To apply for a payment plan or scholarship, please email us at [email protected].

*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits available for social workers, therapists, and substance abuse counselors.

*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers.

For more information on this course, please call Sam Ruffino at 970-376-4887 or email him at [email protected].

Mental Fitness: A Path to Genuine Happiness


Mental Fitness: A Path to Genuine Happiness

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020.  7 – 8 pm

The Mindful Life Program, Third Street Center, Suite 28

No Cost

Join us at the Mindful Life Program for an evening talk by certified mindfulness instructor Aaron Taylor.

Just as the body can become healthy and balanced through physical fitness, so too can we become more mentally healthy and well through training our minds. Aaron will discuss some practical and accessible mental fitness routines that are a path to cultivating genuine happiness and living a meaningful life. May all enjoy the symptoms of mental wellness!

All are welcome, no prior knowledge necessary!


Mindfulness Foundations Course

Mindfulness Foundations Course, January 22 – March 11, in Sacramento, CA

Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, January 22 – March 11, 2020, in Sacramento, California. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully, with attention and intention, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The course teaches the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention, wisdom, values, and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.

Concentration – Developing attention skills through meditation training.

Wisdom – Understanding one’s biases, labeling, projection, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react.

Values – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values.

Open heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.

Enrollment includes:

  • 20 hours of engaging in-person class 
  • Foundations Course Companion Journal
  • Copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna
  • Three-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access
  • Access to meditation library and additional resources
  • Daily practice guide

Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.

Dates: Wednesday nights, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, January 22 – March 11, 2020

Cost: $250 until December 31,2019, $350 after.  Inquire about group discounts. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Our mission is to help everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. 

Facilitator and Registration Information: Kevin Walsh and Laura Hess. Contact [email protected]