Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, October 18 – December 13, 2018 at the Here & Now Center in Gunnison, Colorado. 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
- Downloadable guided meditations
- Daily practice guide
Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Thursdays, 6 – 8:30 pm from October 18 – December 13 (** no class November 22nd)
Cost: $250. 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: Please call or email Dusty Sylvanson
Facilitator: Dusty Sylvanson
“I am a teacher and appreciate that many people can be trained to teach curriculum. However, Dusty’s personality and demeanor makes him especially suited for teaching a course like this. I don’t know that I’ve met many people who are so naturally kind and supportive.” —Liz, Recent course participant
Mindfulness in Recovery® Training for Clinicians and Addiction Treatment Professionals
Join us for a training in the philosophy and application of Mindfulness in Recovery®. This special training is hosted by our friends at Balboa Horizons in Costa Mesa, CA and will be facilitated by John Bruna, co-founder of Mindfulness in Recovery®.
Mindfulness in Recovery® focuses on developing mindfulness skills that can be incorporated into daily life that are practical, universal, and based in the language of recovery and the recovery lifestyle. In this way, clients develop a way of living mindfully with skills that support their recovery based on their personal values and belief system.
MIR blends seamlessly with all current recovery pathways and especially well the 12-Step approach. There is also an MIR Community that provides daily ongoing support with an app, and members are beginning to start meetings in different parts of the country.
Participant Benefits:
Registration Includes:
Dates: March 1 and 2, 2019 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $449. Please contact us to register at the Group Rate. Two or more registrations receive a 25% discount. Space is limited and registration is first come, first serve.
Location: Balboa Horizons, 129 Cabrillo Street, Costa Mesa, California 92627
More Information: For specific questions about the training or travel, contact us at [email protected].
Establishing a Daily Mindfulness Practice, December 15 in Carbondale, CO
Have you been wanting to develop a daily mindfulness practice? Or have you had a practice you’d like to revive or strengthen?
Join us for a half day retreat to support a daily mindfulness practice that is practical and helps you engage in your life meaningfully. Learn keys to having a successful daily practice and gain guidance for maintaining it through the challenges and surprises of life. The retreat includes meditation practice that cultivates a stable attention as well as practices to bring intention to your actions and interactions. Bring mindfulness practices off the cushion and into your day to support living a meaningful life.
No prior experience necessary.
Cost
$35
Space is limited.
For more information, call us at 970-633-0163 or email us at [email protected].
Mindfulness in Recovery® Training for Clinicians and Addiction Treatment Professionals
Join us for a training in the philosophy and application of Mindfulness in Recovery®. This special training is hosted by our friends at Sandstone Care in Denver, Colorado and will be facilitated by John Bruna, co-founder of Mindfulness in Recovery® and Stefan Bate, Chief of Clinical Operations at Jaywalker Lodge.
Mindfulness in Recovery® focuses on developing mindfulness skills that can be incorporated into daily life that practical, universal, and based in the language of recovery and the recovery lifestyle. In this way, clients develop a way of living mindfully, with skills that support their recovery, based on their personal values and belief system.
MIR blends seamlessly with the 12-Step approach and can be applied effectively across all current recovery pathways. There is also a MIR Community that provides daily ongoing support with an app and members are beginning to start meetings in different parts of the country.
Participant Benefits:
Registration Includes:
Dates: January 4th and 5th, 2019 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Costs: $449. Group rates available for more than one person. Email John, [email protected]
Location: Sandstone Care, 2100 S Cherry St #204, Denver, CO 80222
More Information: For specific questions about the training or travel, contact us at [email protected]
MLP Certified Teacher Retreat, June 13 – 15, 2019 in Auburn, CA
MLP Certified Mindfulness Teacher Retreat*
with Laura Bartels, John Bruna and Mark Molony
Details and full description TBA
*You must be an MLP Certified Teacher or Teacher Trainee to attend this retreat
About the location
Mercy Retreat Center
Mercy Center Auburn is a Retreat and Conference Center located in the beautiful foothills of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
Mercy Retreat accommodations include 40 bedrooms in a quiet and informal community setting. Each single-occupancy bedroom is furnished with a desk, a comfortable chair for relaxation, a sink and lighted vanity mirror, and full or twin bed.
Cost
$275 includes single room and all meals
Space is limited.
For more information, call us at 970-633-0163 or email us at [email protected].
Mindfulness Foundations Course, October 18 – December 13 in Gunnison, CO
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, October 18 – December 13, 2018 at the Here & Now Center in Gunnison, Colorado. 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:
Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Thursdays, 6 – 8:30 pm from October 18 – December 13 (** no class November 22nd)
Cost: $250. 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: Please call or email Dusty Sylvanson
Facilitator: Dusty Sylvanson
“I am a teacher and appreciate that many people can be trained to teach curriculum. However, Dusty’s personality and demeanor makes him especially suited for teaching a course like this. I don’t know that I’ve met many people who are so naturally kind and supportive.” —Liz, Recent course participant