Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, June 26 – August 14, 2018 with MLP Certified Teacher Cindy Schmidt in Durango, 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
Read the full description for the 20-hour course under the Programs tab and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Tuesday evenings from 6 – 8:30 pm June 26 – August 14
Facilitator: Cindy Schmidt
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 see contact information below.
*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 Cindy Schmidt at 970-985-2416 or email her at [email protected].
Testimonials specific to Cindy:
“My experience of the Mindful Life Foundations Course as taught by Cindy Schmidt, was exceptional. The information and guidance provided by Cindy is something that I wish I had found years ago. The effect that mindfulness has had on my life has been profound and I have so much gratitude for having found and participated in the course. I highly recommend this class as mindfulness is now one of the primary tools for that I use in this living, breathing, and changing body. I am also more present in my everyday world and practice meditation daily. Cindy is a patient, profound, heartfelt guide and does not hesitate to give of her knowledge freely to you for the purpose of bettering your own life and understanding. Five Stars, six stars, seven stars.” ~ Jason Martinez
“What an incredible experience! I feel as if my life has new meaning and direction guided by principles of Mindful Living! For years I have been intrigued by meditation but too intimidated to try. Cindy’s gentle, guiding techniques made my introduction into meditation practice so easy and fruitful! Each week I looked forward to reviewing the reading materials and having a small group of thoughtful, supportive class participants made coming to each session something to truly look forward to. I look forward to being a part of the Mindful Living Community, gaining more inspiration and support through the readily available resources. For others looking to find their way into Mindfulness, I highly recommend this class!” ~Deborah Sussex
Silent Retreat: Four Immeasurables with John Bruna, October 12-14, 2018 in Auburn, CA
This silent, contemplative retreat is dedicated to cultivating the Four Immeasurables, a contemplative practice for people of all spiritual traditions. The spiritual awakening of this practice is the opening of the heart, allowing for a meaningful and fulfilling life in alignment with one’s deepest desire. The foundation of the Four Immeasurables (brahmavihāras) teaching is love, and the potential to integrate and respond out of love’s capacity for transformation and healing. The cultivation of the four qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity helps us to counteract the harmful mental and emotional states of anger, ill-will, jealousy, and attachment.
Mercy Retreat Center
Mercy Center Auburn is a Retreat and Conference Center located in the beautiful foothills of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
Accommodations
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. Commuters are welcome.
Pricing and Registration
$195 Resident/$165 Commuter ($75 Non-refundable deposit required)
Registration is through Mercy Retreat Center.
Space is limited so we encourage early registration.
For more information, call us at 970-633-0163 or email us at [email protected].
Women’s Mindfulness Workshop with Daring Women
Join Laura Bartels in a mindfulness workshop for Daring Women, a new local organization, as she walks us through identifying our values and incorporating them into a regular mindfulness practice. We will work towards letting go of anxiety and perfectionism as a lifestyle by learning how to cultivate more calm and stillness into our lives.
Registration is through Daring Women.
Mindfulness Foundations Course, August 21 – October 2, 2018 in Carbondale, CO
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, August 21 – October 2, 2018, at our center
Laura Bartels
in Carbondale, 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 and skills of mindfulness – attention, values, wisdom and an open heart – into your life in practical, accessible and universal ways.
Attention – Developing attention skills through meditation training, cultivating the skill of attending to what we choose to, and becoming aware of our attention
Values – Discovering what’s meaningful and important to us so that we bear these in mind. Exploring the relationship between values and genuine happiness.
Wisdom –Learning to see clearly, becoming more aware of our perceptions and judgments, and developing skillfulness with ourselves and others in the area of emotions, communication and more.
Open Heart – Developing healthy and beneficial attitudes and interactions through cultivating skills of compassion, loving-kindness, empathic joy and equanimity.
“The course has dramatically improved my life” – Recent participant
Enrollment includes:
Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Tuesdays, August 21 – October 2, 6 – 8:30 pm AND Saturday, September 22, 9 – 11:30 am
Facilitator: Laura Bartels
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 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.
Mindfulness Foundations Course, June 26 – August 14, 2018 in Durango, CO
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, June 26 – August 14, 2018 with MLP Certified Teacher Cindy Schmidt in Durango, 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
Read the full description for the 20-hour course under the Programs tab and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Tuesday evenings from 6 – 8:30 pm June 26 – August 14
Facilitator: Cindy Schmidt
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 see contact information below.
*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 Cindy Schmidt at 970-985-2416 or email her at [email protected].
Testimonials specific to Cindy:
“What an incredible experience! I feel as if my life has new meaning and direction guided by principles of Mindful Living! For years I have been intrigued by meditation but too intimidated to try. Cindy’s gentle, guiding techniques made my introduction into meditation practice so easy and fruitful! Each week I looked forward to reviewing the reading materials and having a small group of thoughtful, supportive class participants made coming to each session something to truly look forward to. I look forward to being a part of the Mindful Living Community, gaining more inspiration and support through the readily available resources. For others looking to find their way into Mindfulness, I highly recommend this class!” ~Deborah Sussex
Laura Bartels to Present for the August Aspen Hope Center Speaker Series in Basalt CO
Mindful Life Program Executive Director, Laura Bartels, will bring practical lessons for living a mindful life in a public talk entitled “Mental and Emotional Health through Mindfulness” for the Aspen Hope Center’s August Speaker Series. The Aspen Hope Center‘s mission is to extend a beacon of hope to those in emotional crisis and offer a continuum of comprehensive care while steadfastly working to decrease the stigma of mental illness through expert clinical care, public education, community collaboration and outreach.