Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, January 9 – March 6 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 January 9th through March 6th (no class on Feb. 27th).
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
Mindfulness Foundations Course, January 9 – March 6, 2018 in Durango, CO
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, January 9 – March 6 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 January 9th through March 6th (no class on Feb. 27th).
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
Presentation at West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders, La Quinta, CA
John Bruna will be presenting the Mindfulness in Recovery Program with Stefan Bate, Clinical Coordinator for Jaywalker Lodge, at the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders. The Symposium will be held May 31 – June 3, 2018. More details to come.
Mindful Life Retreat, November 17 – 19th, Corinella, Australia
The Mindful Life Program is very pleased to have the opportunity to offer a Mindful Life Retreat in Corinella, Victoria, Australia led by co-founder Mark Molony.
Location: 129 Smythe Street, Corinella ,Victoria (a beautiful seaside location on Western Port Bay)
Accommodation– Please be advised that the venue is a large beach side holiday house. Those participants who are prepared to share rooms and facilities will be catered for on a first request basis. The beach house has five large bedrooms.
Details and Registration – More information and registrations by contacting Mark Molony at mark.molony (at) pobox.com.
Mindful Life Retreat, September 6 – 9, 2018 in Auburn, CA
Living mindfully empowers you to live your life with attention and intention, cultivating the skills to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and are meaningful to you. The Mindful Life Retreat combines the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Join us for a mindfulness retreat guided by mindfulness teachers John Bruna and Laura Bartels at Mercy Retreat Center in Auburn, CA.
Our retreat at the Mercy Retreat Center will provide you with mindfulness tools to help you reduce stress and increase inner peace, resiliency and well-being. We will focus on the four keys of living mindfully:
The retreat will include periods of silence, meditation, discussion, and journaling. We recommend reading The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness prior to the retreat.
John Bruna, author of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness, is a counselor, educator, mindfulness and Dharma teacher. He is the co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and director of the Way of Compassion Foundation.
Laura Bartels is the Executive Director of the Mindful Life Program and a certified mindfulness teacher.
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.
Pricing
$275 residential/$215 commuter
$75 Non-refundable deposit required
Registration
Registration is through Mercy Retreat Center at http://www.mercycenter.org/retreat-calendar
Space is limited so we encourage early registration.
For more information, call us at 970-633-0163 or email us at [email protected].
Mindfulness Foundations Course, Nov 8 – Dec 16 in Kapaau, HI
Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course, November 8 – December 16, 2017 at a private sanctuary in Kapaau, Hawaii. Directions will be emailed to participants upon registration. 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.
“Taking the MLP Foundations Course with Mindy helped me to cultivate better attention and presence, establish a more consistent meditation practice and understand better my patterns of skillful and unskillful behavior. My meditation practice is more of a priority now and I’ve acquired the skills to lead a more connected and meaningful life. Mindy’s kindness and sincere best intention for all people shines through in her teaching and she creates a container of safety that allows people to feel safe in their vulnerability.” -Brigid, recent participant
Enrollment includes:
Read the full description for the course under the Programs tab, and read more feedback from recent participants here.
Dates: Wednesdays, November 8, 15, 29, December 6, and 13, 6 – 8:30 pm and Saturday, December 16, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
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 Mindy (see organizer information).
To register: Please call or email Mindy Meiering (see organizer information).
Facilitator: Mindy Meiering
Mindy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Life Coach, & Co-Founder of Inhabit, a world-class retreat center currently under construction on the island of Hawai’i. She divides her time between Colorado and Hawaii and lives with her husband, Patrick, and their two sweet rescue dogs. Mindy’s love for teaching is apparent. Few things give her greater satisfaction than witnessing a participant in one of her classes deepen into their mindfulness practice and flourish within the MLP Program. Her students have described her as “openhearted, positive, supportive and sincere” and as someone who “truly cares and is at all times interested in making sure I walk away with a love for this practice and a passion to follow it each day forward.”