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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - May 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nMindfulness Skills for Connection \nMay 31st\, 4 pm MST US (June 1st\, 8 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™ \nLinda Gidlund\, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate. \nKeith Mader\, Mindful Life Program™ Immersion Semester graduate and Mindfulness in Recovery® Certified Facilitator.  \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-may-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - June 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mindful Life Community™ is excited to announce our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nWorking with Expectations in a Time of Uncertainty \nJune 26th\, 6 pm MST US (June 27th\, 10 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nJohn Bruna\, Co-Founder of Mindful Life Program™ \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director of Mindful Life Program™.  \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-june-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nBEING MINDFUL WITH AGING PARENTS \nSunday\, July 27th\, 4 pm MST US \n(July 28th\, 8 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nJacky Kaczmarek\, Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute Program Coordinator and Certified Facilitator \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-july-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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SUMMARY:Open Door Community Event
DESCRIPTION: \nYou’re warmly invited to join us for a special community gathering!\n  \nCome meet Mindful Life Program Teachers and Mindfulness in Recovery Facilitators visiting from coast to coast!\nJoin us Friday\, August 22 from 5 – 7 pm \n  \nThis open house is an opportunity to: \nConnect with others in our local community \nMeet dedicated teachers and facilitators who bring mindfulness to life across the US \nHear about the exciting new chapter and expanding mission of the Mindful Life Program.  \nShare in a space of meaningful connection and joyful exchange \nEnjoy refreshments and light snacks \nWhether you’re already engaged with our offerings or new to mindfulness\, this is a chance to gather in community\, meet practitioners and teachers in a casual setting\, and explore what it means to cultivate meaning\, resiliency\, and awareness together. \nAll are welcome. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/open-door-community-event/
LOCATION:Mindful Life Program\, 520 S. Third Street\, Suite 14\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wisdom of a Meaningful Life Course with John Bruna
DESCRIPTION:Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna\n\n \n\nBy request\, we are offering this course to now start anytime!\nIn these challenging times\, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There are very clear methods to reduce stress\, anxiety\, and self-critical thoughts. In the process\, we actually develop skills to experience greater levels of well-being\, joy\, and purpose in your daily life. These wisdom teachings ultimately empower you to increase your resiliency and find fulfillment even in difficult circumstances. In this course\, author and mindfulness teacher John Bruna will unpack these timeless methods in his transformative 6-week workshop based on his acclaimed book\, The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life. \nThis unique program offers a chance to learn directly from John\, engage with his life-changing teachings\, and develop practical tools to create a more fulfilling and joyful life. \n Workshop Details: \n\nWeekly Online Live Sessions with John Bruna: Engage in interactive online sessions where John will guide you through the book’s core principles\, share his insights\, and answer your questions.\nFREE Copy of the Book: Receive your own signed copy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life to dive deeper into the lessons.\nHands-On Practices: Learn proven mindfulness techniques\, reflection exercises\, and tools to bring more joy and well-being into your life.\n\n Benefits You’ll Receive: \n\nIncreased Well-Being: Discover how to cultivate inner peace and lasting joy through mindfulness and purposeful living.\nEnhanced Clarity: Align your actions with your values to live a more intentional and meaningful life.\nMental and Emotional Balance: Learn mindfulness practices that overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and habits and increase attention and emotional resiliency.\nGreater Resilience: Develop the skills to navigate challenges with grace and confidence.\nImproved Relationships: Foster deeper connections with yourself and others through authentic communication and compassion.\nA Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on a shared journey of growth and transformation.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nWhether you’re looking to reduce stress\, find greater purpose\, or simply live with more joy\, this workshop is for you! \n Workshop Schedule: \n\nDates: Ongoing enrollment – Start anytime\nLive Sessions: Beginning August 18th\, Mondays\, 6 pm Mountain Time (5 pm PST\, 7 pm CST\, 8 pm EST)\nLocation: Online using the Zoom platform (accessible from anywhere!)\n\nSliding Scale Pricing: We are offering sliding scale pricing to make this as accessible as we can for everyone. \nReserve Your Spot Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with John Bruna and unlock the wisdom for a meaningful and joyful life. \nClick Here to Register Today!\nLet’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your meaningful life awaits! \nJohn Bruna M.Ed. is the co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author\, educator\, counselor\, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education\, John is a former Buddhist monk\, has been in continuous recovery since 1984\, and has presented at TEDx\, Google\, and Facebook\, as well as conferences throughout the United States.  \n\nBook Review: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by John Bruna\nJohn Bruna’s The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life: The Essence of Mindfulness is an insightful and deeply practical guide to cultivating a life of purpose\, fulfillment\, and genuine happiness. Bruna\, a former Buddhist monk and renowned mindfulness teacher\, distills years of wisdom into an accessible\, engaging\, and actionable book that speaks to anyone seeking a more intentional and meaningful existence. \nKey Strengths of the Book:\n\n\nA Practical Approach to Mindfulness \n\nUnlike books that treat mindfulness as just meditation or stress reduction\, Bruna presents it as a way of living—a conscious approach to aligning daily actions with one’s values.\nHe emphasizes that mindfulness is not just about awareness but about making skillful choices that lead to a more fulfilling life.\n\n\n\nThe Role of Values in a Meaningful Life \n\nBruna explains with evidence that true well-being comes not from chasing pleasure or external validation but from living in alignment with deeply held values.\nHe provides exercises and reflections to help readers identify what truly matters to them and how to structure their lives around those values.\n\n\n\nBreaking Free from Unconscious Patterns \n\nThe book highlights how habitual\, unconscious behaviors and thought patterns often keep people stuck in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction.\nBruna offers mindfulness techniques that help readers develop awareness\, self-discipline\, and intentionality\, allowing them to respond to life’s challenges with wisdom rather than reactivity.\n\n\n\nIntegrating Mindfulness with Daily Life \n\nBruna emphasizes that mindfulness is not limited to meditation; rather\, it is about how we engage with our relationships\, work\, and daily activities.\nHe offers practical exercises\, real-life examples\, and guided reflections to help readers integrate mindfulness into their everyday routines.\n\n\n\nA Balanced and Inclusive Perspective \n\nWhile grounded in Buddhist teachings\, the book is secular and accessible to people of all backgrounds.\nBruna speaks from personal experience—his journey from addiction to becoming a monk and mindfulness teacher—which makes his insights relatable and inspiring.\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts:\nThe Wisdom of a Meaningful Life is more than just a book on mindfulness; it is a blueprint for intentional and values-driven living. Bruna’s compassionate and practical approach makes mindfulness feel achievable and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world. \nThis book is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate greater self-awareness\, purpose\, and fulfillment\, whether they are new to mindfulness or already on a personal growth journey. It’s an empowering reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances\, but in how we choose to engage with life itself. \n\n“John’s course was truly transformative. Breaking his book down into chapters and exploring them one or two at a time each week made the practice so much more accessible and meaningful. I feel more present in my daily life\, less rushed\, and more aware when my mind starts to drag me around. Most importantly\, I’ve developed a deeper sense of love for myself and others. I’m so grateful for this experience—thank you!” – Pam P \n“I would recommend this course to anyone looking to gain the tools to have more peace and serenity. To help them be present and better at focusing on what they are doing at that time staying in the moment. It helped me to be more apart of the mindfulness community and see I am not alone in my daily struggles. The course helped me with my meditation and how to better set my intentions for the day. It also helped me understand that we are all trying to be happy and get our needs met which helped me to let go of resentments. The course showed me I may not like someone but that doesn’t mean they are a bad person. I learned lots of these examples to be on a better path.” Pat S \n“I feel very special to have been a member of John’s first Wisdom class. I was a little intimidated\, but realized quickly that this course was truly for anyone and everyone – John made it so welcoming and easy! The little bit of suffering to overcome my initial intimidation ended with such a reward. Thank you John.” – Karen R \n“I highly recommend this course to live a more meaningful life. It has helped me so much. I don’t react as much\, I have slowed down in life\, I do stuff intentionally today and not just to get them done. I listen more without interruptions and treat All with compassion and kindness. I want more of this everyday to become the person I have wanted to be.” – Debi C \n“This course and book were enjoyable and full of learning to lead a more meaningful like. The on-line classes and daily learnings helped me to focus on my values and how to live those values as I lived each day. As I was taking the course\, my interactions with others improved as a result of what I was learning and integrating. John is a wonderful and caring teacher.” – Mike T \n“John is able to break down challenging concepts into motivating\, fun\, and transformational teachings. It is a pleasure to spend time learning and “becoming” with him.” – Kendall G
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/wisdom-of-a-meaningful-life-course-with-john-bruna-5/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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SUMMARY:New 28 Day Meditation Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to finally develop a consistent\, meaningful meditation practice that supports you in living with greater presence\, clarity\, and purpose? Join John Bruna\, co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and the Mindfulness in Recovery Institute\, for a transformative new journey in meditation. \nThis new\, refreshed and expanded 28-day online course with live weekly sessions\, is designed to help you establish and sustain a daily meditation practice rooted in calm abiding (shamatha) meditation. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or returning to the cushion after a break\, this course offers you the structure\, wisdom\, and guidance to create a practice that is truly your own. \nWhat You’ll Receive:\n28 days of daily teachings: New\, concise and accessible videos and audio recordings from John guiding you step-by-step through the foundations of shamatha meditation.\nWeekly live online sessions with John: Connect directly with John in weekly live group sessions to receive teachings\, ask questions\, and reflect on your experience.\nGuided meditations and practice tools: Carefully designed resources to help you establish a stable and nourishing practice.\nYou will have ongoing access after the course ends.\nA focus on what really matters: You’ll learn not just how to meditate\, but why—so that your practice becomes sustainable\, personal\, and transformative. \nA Truly Unique Course\nRather than jumping from one meditation style to another\, this course helps you build the essential foundation of mindfulness: a calm\, relaxed\, and focused mind. Drawing from decades of practice and teaching\, John offers accessible\, down-to-earth instructions—emphasizing clarity\, compassion\, and practical application. \nYou’ll learn:\nHow to develop the “roots” of relaxation that support a grounded practice\nHow to build the “trunk” of stability by training your attention\nHow to experience the “leaves” of clarity and insight that naturally arise from a strong foundation\nThis is not just another meditation course—it’s a path to greater awareness\, emotional balance\, and a more intentional life. \nDates: Ongoing enrollment – Start anytime\nLive sessions: Beginning August 18th: 6 pm Mountain Standard Time\, USA (one hour). You can attend the live sessions with other participants as often as you like\, even after the course ends.\nOngoing access to course videos and meditations. \nStart today and grow the foundation for a lifetime of presence. Name your own price! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/new-28-day-meditation-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250828T190000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nBEING MINDFUL WITH AGING PARENTS – PART 2 \nThursday\, August 28th\, 6 pm MST US \n(August 29th\, 10 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nJacky Kaczmarek\, Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute Program Coordinator and Certified Facilitator \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-august-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250911T170000
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SUMMARY:MLP Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course in Gunnison\, Colorado.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course\, beginning September 11 – October 30\, 2025\, at Here & Now in Gunnison\, Colorado. Our 8 week Mindfulness Foundations Course is a lively and engaging 20 hour course that combines the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Develop practical skills to live with intention and attention\, and cultivate inner peace\, wellness\, and genuine happiness. \nAttention – Developing attention skills through meditation training. \nWisdom – Understanding one’s biases\, labeling\, projection\, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react. \nValues – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values. \nOpen heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion\, loving-kindness\, empathic joy and equanimity. \nEnrollment includes: \n\n20 hours of engaging in-person class \nFoundations Course Companion Journal\nCopy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna\nThree-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access\nAccess to meditation library and additional resources\nOngoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends\n\nIt is best if you can attend all sessions in person\, but if you need to miss one or two sessions\, Jessica can zoom you in or record the lecture part of the class and email a link to you. People sometimes get sick during a course and these options are available for those times as well. It is better to get the benefits of the course than to not sign up because you know you will be gone for one or two sessions! \nThe classes are held in our home/office space at 115 S. Colorado Street. We provide cushions\, chairs\, a bathroom\, snacks\, and water at each class. We have two cats\, so please let us know if this is a problem for you. We can keep them out of the room and run an air purifier if needed. If you are severely allergic and would still like to take the course – contact us for options. \nRead the full description for the course under the Programs tab\, and read more feedback from recent participants here. \nDates: Thursdays\, 5 – 7:00 pm from September 11 – October 30\, 2025 \nCost: $350.  \nLocation: The Here & Now Center\, 115 S Colorado Street\, Gunnison\, Colorado. Meditation cushions and chairs and snacks are provided. \nTo register: Click Here to register online or Contact Jessica Sylvanson by phone: (970) 641-6095\, or email: gunni.wellspring@gmail.com. \nFacilitator: Jessica Sylvanson
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mlp-mindfulness-8-week-foundations-course-in-gunnison-colorado/
LOCATION:Here & Now Center\, 115 S. Colorado St.\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T100000
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SUMMARY:MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nWednesdays\, September 17 – November 5\, 2025.\nIn this time of national and global challenges including deep societal divides and grief-inducing climate chaos\, basic mindfulness skills can help us to reduce anxiety\, eco-despair\, and fear; to live our precious lives with genuine happiness\, loving-kindness\, and compassion. This course is a transformative first step on a lifelong journey into our more authentic and joyful selves. \nThe MLP Mindfulness Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life. Our goal is to help you to live your life with attention and intention\, cultivating the skills that empower you to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and that are meaningful to you. The course is designed to be practical and accessible\, allowing anyone\, with or without a background in mindfulness\, to participate. The course is also designed to be universal so that anyone can benefit from mindfulness\, regardless of cultural\, economic\, or spiritual background. \nJoin the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course September 17 – November 5\, 2025. 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 MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you.  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.  \nAttention – Developing attention through meditation training. \nWisdom – Understanding one’s biases\, labeling\, projections and pre-judgments. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react. \nValues – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values. \nOpen heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion\, loving-kindness\, empathic joy\, and equanimity. \nIn order to live a meaningful life and develop the freedom to live consciously\, the curriculum focuses on training the mind and cultivating the ability to make healthy choices that are beneficial to the life you want to live. In this way\, you can live your life with attention and intention. This course consists of lectures\, meditations\, small group discussions\, journaling\, and short video presentations. Our teachers create a safe environment for participants to explore their own values and learn to apply practices to live in alignment with them. \nEnrollment includes: \n\n20 hours of engaging live online class\n“Transforming to a Mindful Life” Course Companion Journal\n“The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life” by co-founder John Bruna\nThree-month membership in the Mindful Life Community™ \nAccess to a guided meditation library and additional resources\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, September 17 – November 5\, 10 am – 12:30 pm Mountain Time \nCost: $349\, scholarships available based on need. Contact the instructor for information on cost and scholarships. $50 off for members of MLC or MIR communities. \nTo register: click here. \nContact: Rita Clagett\, Mirador Eco-Retreat\, 970.216.8020 \nFacilitator: Rita Clagett \nFacilitator Website \n*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits may be available for social workers\, therapists\, and substance abuse counselors. \n*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers. \nPlease contact the instructor to inquire about credits being offered for this course. \nThe course is offered to general audiences as well as to specific audiences such as educators\, mental health professionals\, recovery professionals\, wellness programs\, and more. Ask about bringing this course to your workplace or other groups. 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mlp-online-mindfulness-8-week-foundations-course/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Clagett":MAILTO:dukkaqueen@skybeam.com
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nTwo Keys to Working with Obstacles in Life and Practice \nThursday\, September 25th\, 6 pm MST US \n(September 26th\, 10 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nMindy Meiering\, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-september-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Life Program":MAILTO:welcome@mindfullifeprogram.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
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SUMMARY:Four Keys of Living Mindfully Online Course Expanded with Live Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Join this 6-week live online course exploring the Four Keys of Living Mindfully: Attention\, Wisdom\, Values\, and an Open Heart. \nIt is our hope that this course will help support you in living a meaningful and fulfilling life—adding joy\, focus\, attention\, a clear sense of values and wisdom to your life\, and providing relief from stress and suffering. All the moments of our lives can be meaningful if we bring attention and intention into them. Live your life mindfully\, with attention\, values\, wisdom\, and an open heart. The Mindful Life Program approach is practical\, accessible and universal. \n  \n\nCourse Includes: \n\nSix weekly live Zoom sessions (90 minutes each)\nAccess to session recordings\nFour Keys Companion Journal for reflection and practice\nEight recorded teachings with John Bruna\nGuided meditations\nTwo months free in the Mindful Life Community™ or Mindfulness in Recovery® Community\nPrivate Online Community for connection\, support\, and shared learning\nFor additional course benefits see the event webpage here.\n\nDates: October 1st – November 5th \nTime: Wednesdays\, 5 – 6:30pm MST \nCourse fee: $249 \nRegister Here \nPlease contact Cindy for more information by phone at 970-985-2416\, or email cindy@wildnewway.com.  \nTaught by Cindy Schmidt 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/four-keys-of-living-mindfully-online-course-expanded-with-live-teaching/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Schmidt":MAILTO:cindy@wildnewway.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T211011Z
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SUMMARY:MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course\, beginning October 1 – November 19\, 2025. 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 MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you.  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.  \nAttention – Developing attention skills through meditation training. \nWisdom – Understanding one’s biases\, labeling\, projection\, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react. \nValues – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values. \nOpen heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion\, loving-kindness\, empathic joy and equanimity. \nEnrollment includes: \n\n20 hours of engaging in-person class \nFoundations Course Companion Journal\nCopy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna\nThree-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access\nAccess to meditation library and additional resources\nOngoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends\n\nRead the full description for the course under the Programs tab\, and read more feedback from recent participants here. \nDates: Wednesdays\, 6:30 – 9:00 pm PST\, from October 1 – November 15\, 2025 \nCost: $350.  \nTo register: Email Richard Hayes at fluxmind123meditation@gmail.com. \nContact: Richard Hayes\, (928) 542-8722 or email\, fluxmind123meditation@gmail.com. \nFacilitator: Richard Hayes
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mlp-online-mindfulness-8-week-foundations-course-2/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
CREATED:20250520T185354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T181257Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna October 9th-12th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fall Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna\nOctober 9th-12th\, 2025\nEarly Bird Rate Until June 15!\n\n“Mindfulness is much more than present moment awareness; mindfulness includes and facilitates the cultivation of concentration\, wisdom\, and the ability to make healthy choices that foster genuine happiness and a meaningful life.”— John Bruna \nThe Fall retreat will focus on reducing the cognitive distortions\, as well as unhealthy mental habits and patterns that create emotional and physical distress. The skills of living mindfully empower you to engage in your lives in ways that reduce stress\, develop resiliency\, attain greater degrees of self-worth\, and cultivate more joy. Though based on Buddhist teachings\, these practices are taught in a universal language\, honoring and enhancing each person’s spiritual tradition and/or philosophy. Essentially\, these are skills to help one live a life they find meaningful and fulfilling. \nThe Blazing Mountain Retreat Center is located in Crestone\, Colorado. Nestled in the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountains of southern Colorado\, the retreat center provides a contemplative and quiet space for undisturbed and undistracted spiritual exploration. We found it to be an ideal location for us to host our retreats. \nRetreats Cultivate Joy! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe retreat format will include teachings\, meditation\, discussion\, and personal time. The first half of the day will be dedicated to meditation practice. There will be silence until lunch and multiple meditation sessions of 24 minutes with breaks. The afternoons and evenings will include some meditation\, discussions\, question-and-answer periods\, and time to connect with others. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by our spiritual director\,  John Bruna. John has a particular gift for making these valuable teachings accessible and practical for our modern lifestyles. All of his teachings focus on preparing students to properly engage in authentic practice in ways that are effective and meaningful to them. He is known for his warmth and humor\, as well as practicality. \n\n\nLearn More and Register Here!
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/fall-living-mindfully-retreat-with-john-bruna-october-9th-12th-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
CREATED:20250923T214443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T221008Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - October 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nWorking with the Allies and Enemies of Learning \nThursday\, October 16th\, 6 pm MST US \n(October 17th\, 11 am AEST) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nJeff DiSomma\, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher \nLisa Sargent\, Practitioner and Mindful Learning Year Graduate \nLawrie Horder\, Practitioner and Mindfulness Immersion Program Graduate \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-october-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Life Program":MAILTO:welcome@mindfullifeprogram.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
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SUMMARY:28 Day Daily Practice Circle
DESCRIPTION:28 Day Daily Practice Circle\nConnect. Practice. Thrive.\nDeepen and Grow Your Mindfulness Practice With Us\nBring an infusion of inspiration and support to your mindfulness practice by joining others for this favorite offering. It’s 28 days of focus and support for practices throughout your day. Join a supportive circle of MLP Certified Mindfulness Teachers and others\, just like you\, looking to bring the benefits of a more consistent\, fuller daily practice to life.\nHosted by MLP Teachers Rita Clagett and Rachel Currier\n \n  \nProgram Dates\n\nOpening Live Event\, October 24th\, 6 pm MT US\nOur 28 Days of Practice are October 26 – November 23 US\nWeekly Gatherings\, Sundays\, 6 pm MT US\n\nElements of Support in our 28 Day Daily Practice Circle\n \n  \n\nOpening Live Event\, October 24th\, 6 pm MST US (in Australia\, October 25\, 11 am AEST) \n\nDedicated support and conversation space within the Mindful Life Network™ \nEach week we’ll introduce the theme with an article and share a new recorded meditation for that week. You also have access to a collection of our guided meditations for the 28 days.  \nEach day you’ll find a new practice inspiration\, tip or technique \nDownloadable resources such as the “Rhythm of a Daily Practice” and more.  \nWe encourage those who join to attend the live weekly mindfulness meetings that we offer. Since we have members in many time zones\, there are no daily live events. \n\nBy participating in the 28 Day Daily Practice Circle\, if you did not already\, you will have access to the Mindful Life Network™\, our free mindfulness community. You will find additional resources there. \n\n  \nRegister Here!\n\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/28-day-daily-practice-circle/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Life Program":MAILTO:welcome@mindfullifeprogram.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nMindful Listening – A Skill for Stronger Relationships \nThursday\, November 20th\, 6 pm MST US \n(November 21st\, 12 pm AEDT) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nDawn Reeder\, Mindfulness Immersion Semester Graduate \nMark Raymond\, Mindfulness Immersion Semester Graduate \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-november-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Life Program":MAILTO:welcome@mindfullifeprogram.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
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SUMMARY:MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course\, beginning December 3\, 2025 – January 28\, 2026. 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 MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you.  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.  \nAttention – Developing attention skills through meditation training. \nWisdom – Understanding one’s biases\, labeling\, projection\, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react. \nValues – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values. \nOpen heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion\, loving-kindness\, empathic joy and equanimity. \nEnrollment includes: \n\n20 hours of engaging in-person class \nFoundations Course Companion Journal\nCopy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna\nThree-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access\nAccess to meditation library and additional resources\nOngoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends\n\nRead the full description for the course under the Programs tab\, and read more feedback from recent participants here. \nDates: Wednesdays\, 6:30 – 9:00 pm PST\, from December 3\, 2025 – January 28\, 2026 \nCost: $350.  \nTo register: Click Here. \nWebsite: fluxmindcollective.com \nContact: Richard Hayes\, (928) 542-8722 or email\, fluxmind123meditation@gmail.com. \nFacilitator: Richard Hayes
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mlp-online-mindfulness-8-week-foundations-course-5/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
CREATED:20251124T195724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T210324Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nSeven Skills for Your Holiday Toolkit: Mindfulness Practices for the Holiday Season \nThursday\, December 18th\, 6 pm MST US \n(December 19th\, 12 pm AEDT) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nDeborah Sussex\, Mindful Life Program™ Certified Teacher \nCurt Westberg\, TRI Wisdom Institute Board Member \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-december-2025/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Life Program":MAILTO:welcome@mindfullifeprogram.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
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SUMMARY:New Year's Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:January 1-4\, 2026\nBegin the new year with reflection\, clarity\, and intention.\nJoin us at the Mercy Center in Auburn\, CA\n\nOur co-founders\, John Bruna and Laura Bartels\, will return to Mercy Center Auburn to guide this special meditation retreat. This silent retreat is a rare opportunity to be guided by both of these wonderful teachers!  \nThe retreat is beginner friendly and will also allow for seasoned meditators to deepen their practice. We will focus on developing the foundational methods and practices to sustain a meditation practice that is right for you. The days will include multiple short meditation sessions\, quiet reflection time\, guidance\, and discussion in the group teachings.  \nThe primary meditation will be the foundational practice of shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Shamatha is a universal practice\, applicable to everyone\, and is the antidote to an obsessive\, compulsive\, busy mind. It enhances any other meditation practice and provides the foundation for mental and emotional balance. \nThere will be ample time for journaling\, walks\, and spaciousness to gain clarity regarding your life and the way you choose to engage in the year that awaits you.  \n  \nJohn Bruna \nJohn Bruna\, a former Buddhist monk and 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. \n  \n  \nLaura Bartels \nLaura Bartels teaches mindfulness courses\, facilitates mindfulness groups\, and gives public talks on living mindfully as one of the certified mindfulness teachers with the Mindful Life Program. She is also one of the instructors for the year-long MLP Mindfulness Teacher Training and Certification program. She serves as the Executive Director of the Mindful Life Program. \n  \nDates:  Begins Thursday\, Jan 1st. Registration: 3:00 to 5:00 Dinner: 5:15pm. Ends Sunday\, Jan 4th after Breakfast. \nCost: $485. To Register\, Click Here \nMercy Retreat Center: Click Here \nLocation: Mercy Retreat Center\, Auburn\, California\, USA
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/new-years-meditation-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Mercy Retreat Center\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - January 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nSlow Down Without Falling Behind: Mindfulness and Time \nThursday\, January 22\, 6 pm MST US \n(January 23\, 12 pm AEDT) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nMark Molony\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nJohn Bruna\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-january-2026/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Life Program":MAILTO:welcome@mindfullifeprogram.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152033
CREATED:20260202T210023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230244Z
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SUMMARY:MLP Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course in Gunnison\, Colorado.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course\, beginning February 19 – April 9\, 2026\, at Here & Now in Gunnison\, Colorado. Our 8 week Mindfulness Foundations Course is a lively and engaging 20 hour course that combines the practice of meditation and the practical application of mindfulness in daily life. Develop practical skills to live with intention and attention\, and cultivate inner peace\, wellness\, and genuine happiness. \nAttention – Developing attention skills through meditation training. \nWisdom – Understanding one’s biases\, labeling\, projection\, and pre-judgment. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react. \nValues – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values. \nOpen heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion\, loving-kindness\, empathic joy and equanimity. \nEnrollment includes: \n\n20 hours of engaging in-person class \nFoundations Course Companion Journal\nCopy of The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life by co-founder John Bruna\nThree-month membership to the Mindful Life Community w/ app access\nAccess to meditation library and additional resources\nOngoing support with mindfulness practice after course ends\n\nIt is best if you can attend all sessions in person\, but if you need to miss one or two sessions\, Jessica can zoom you in or record the lecture part of the class and email a link to you. People sometimes get sick during a course and these options are available for those times as well. It is better to get the benefits of the course than to not sign up because you know you will be gone for one or two sessions! \nThe classes are held in our home/office space at 115 S. Colorado Street. We provide cushions\, chairs\, a bathroom\, snacks\, and water at each class. We have two cats\, so please let us know if this is a problem for you. We can keep them out of the room and run an air purifier if needed. If you are severely allergic and would still like to take the course – contact us for options. \nRead the full description for the course under the Programs tab\, and read more feedback from recent participants here. \nDates: Thursdays\, 5 – 7:30 pm from February 19th – April 9th\, 2026 \nCost: $350.  \nLocation: The Here & Now Center\, 115 S Colorado Street\, Gunnison\, Colorado. Meditation cushions and chairs and snacks are provided. \nTo register: Click Here to register online or Contact Jessica Sylvanson by phone: (970) 641-6095\, or email: gunni.wellspring@gmail.com. \nFacilitator: Jessica Sylvanson
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mlp-mindfulness-8-week-foundations-course-in-gunnison-colorado-2/
LOCATION:Here & Now Center\, 115 S. Colorado St.\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
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SUMMARY:MLP Online Mindfulness 8 Week Foundations Course
DESCRIPTION:  \nFridays\, February 27 – April 17\, 2026.\nIn this time of national and global challenges including deep societal divides and grief-inducing climate chaos\, basic mindfulness skills can help us to reduce anxiety\, eco-despair\, and fear; to live our precious lives with genuine happiness\, loving-kindness\, and compassion. This course is a transformative first step on a lifelong journey into our more authentic and joyful selves. \nThe MLP Mindfulness Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life. Our goal is to help you to live your life with attention and intention\, cultivating the skills that empower you to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and that are meaningful to you. The course is designed to be practical and accessible\, allowing anyone\, with or without a background in mindfulness\, to participate. The course is also designed to be universal so that anyone can benefit from mindfulness\, regardless of cultural\, economic\, or spiritual background. \nJoin the Mindful Life Program Foundations Course February 27 – April 17\, 2026. 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 MLP Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you.  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.  \nAttention – Developing attention through meditation training. \nWisdom – Understanding one’s biases\, labeling\, projections and pre-judgments. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react. \nValues – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values. \nOpen heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion\, loving-kindness\, empathic joy\, and equanimity. \nIn order to live a meaningful life and develop the freedom to live consciously\, the curriculum focuses on training the mind and cultivating the ability to make healthy choices that are beneficial to the life you want to live. In this way\, you can live your life with attention and intention. This course consists of lectures\, meditations\, small group discussions\, journaling\, and short video presentations. Our teachers create a safe environment for participants to explore their own values and learn to apply practices to live in alignment with them. \nEnrollment includes: \n\n20 hours of engaging live online class\n“Transforming to a Mindful Life” Course Companion Journal\n“The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life” by co-founder John Bruna\nThree-month membership in the Mindful Life Community™ \nAccess to a guided meditation library and additional resources\n\nDates: Fridays\, February 27 – April 17\, 2:30 – 5 pm Mountain Time \nCost: $349\, scholarships available based on need. Contact the instructor for information on cost and scholarships. $50 off for members of MLC or MIR communities. \nTo register: click here. \nContact: Rita Clagett\, Mirador Eco-Retreat\, 970.216.8020 \nFacilitator: Rita Clagett \nFacilitator Website \n*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits may be available for social workers\, therapists\, and substance abuse counselors. \n*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers. \nPlease contact the instructor to inquire about credits being offered for this course. \nThe course is offered to general audiences as well as to specific audiences such as educators\, mental health professionals\, recovery professionals\, wellness programs\, and more. Ask about bringing this course to your workplace or other groups. 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mlp-online-mindfulness-8-week-foundations-course-6/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoin us for our next Mindful Living Skills webinar:   \nSlow Down Without Falling Behind: Mindfulness and Time \nSaturday\, February 28\, 4 pm MST US \n(March 1\, 10 am AEDT) \nRegister today to save your spot! \nThe panel for this month’s webinar: \nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, Mindful Life Program™ \nJohn Bruna\, Co-Founder\, Mindful Life Program™ \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!\n 
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-february-2026/
LOCATION:Offered Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindful Life Program":MAILTO:welcome@mindfullifeprogram.org
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SUMMARY:Mindful Living Skills Webinar - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special event! Join us for our next webinar and book launch: \nWe’re All Recovering From Something \nThursday\, March 26\, 6 – 7:30 pm MST US (March 27\, 11 – 12:30 am AEDT) \nFeaturing our newest book release\,\nThe Essential Guidbook to Mindfulness in Recovery\, Second Edition \nOur co-founder\, John Bruna\, will be joined by panelists with direct experience integrating the Mindfulness in Recovery skills in their lives. \nAttention is the new commodity\, and industries actively seek to capture our attention\, often creating addictions we may be unaware of. Smartphones. Social media. Food. Exercise. Substances. Work. Shopping. The compulsive patterns that disconnect us from ourselves take countless forms—and they affect us all. \nRecovery isn’t just about addiction. It’s about reclaiming your life. \nJoin us March 26th for an honest conversation with panelists who’ve discovered something transformative: Mindfulness in Recovery (MIR) offers practical tools for anyone struggling with compulsive behaviors\, whether you’re dealing with traditional addiction\, modern digital dependencies\, or simply feeling trapped by patterns that no longer serve you. \nHear From Those Who’ve Been There \nOur panelists have long-term recovery and real experience using mindfulness to transform their lives. Some have taught MIR and all have discovered how mindfulness creates lasting freedom. \nThey’ll share how the seven core skills—values\, attention\, wisdom\, equanimity\, compassion\, loving-kindness\, and action—help anyone break free from compulsive patterns and live with clarity and purpose. \nPerfect Timing: The Second Edition of The Essential Guidebook to Mindfulness in Recovery launches one day before our webinar\, on March 25th! \nRegister today to save your spot! \nOur monthly webinars bring Mindful Life Program™ founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and have a chance to ask questions during these live events. \nWe’re happy to offer this free event to our members and to non-members.  Please help us spread the word and invite friends. And remember to click the link to register and save your spot. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/mindful-living-skills-webinar-march-2026/
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SUMMARY:Spring Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna April 23-26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spring Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna\nApril 23-26\n\n“Mindfulness is much more than present moment awareness; mindfulness includes and facilitates the cultivation of concentration\, wisdom\, and the ability to make healthy choices that foster genuine happiness and a meaningful life.”— John Bruna \nThe Spring retreat will focus on reducing the cognitive distortions\, as well as unhealthy mental habits and patterns that create emotional and physical distress. The skills of living mindfully empower you to engage in your lives in ways that reduce stress\, develop resiliency\, attain greater degrees of self-worth\, and cultivate more joy. Though based on Buddhist teachings\, these practices are taught in a universal language\, honoring and enhancing each person’s spiritual tradition and/or philosophy. Essentially\, these are skills to help one live a life they find meaningful and fulfilling. \nThe Blazing Mountain Retreat Center is located in Crestone\, Colorado. Nestled in the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountains of southern Colorado\, the retreat center provides a contemplative and quiet space for undisturbed and undistracted spiritual exploration. We found it to be an ideal location for us to host our retreats. \nRetreats Cultivate Joy! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe retreat format will include teachings\, meditation\, discussion\, and personal time. The first half of the day will be dedicated to meditation practice. There will be silence until lunch and multiple meditation sessions of 24 minutes with breaks. The afternoons and evenings will include some meditation\, discussions\, question-and-answer periods\, and time to connect with others. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by John Bruna. John has a particular gift for making these valuable teachings accessible and practical for our modern lifestyles. All of his teachings focus on preparing students to properly engage in authentic practice in ways that are effective and meaningful to them. He is known for his warmth and humor\, as well as practicality. \n\n\nLearn More and Register Here!
URL:https://mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-event/spring-living-mindfully-retreat-with-john-bruna-april-23-26-2026/
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