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Wellness is for Everyone!
Sep
25

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9 p.m. PT, 6-week series.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Sep
18

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9 p.m. PT, 6-week series.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Sep
11

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9 p.m. PT, 6-week series.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Sep
4

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 6-week series.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

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Mindful Wellness (by invitation)
Aug
13

Mindful Wellness (by invitation)

Mindful Wellness is by invitation for graduates of our Cultivating the Heart Qualities, Mindful Practices, or Wellness is for Everyone programs.

This quarterly alumni conversation is hosted by our certified health and wellness coach, Jenn; a familiar face to some and a great introduction for those joining from our other wellbeing-centered programs.

This is an opportunity to center yourself around the practices learned through your participation while also supporting yourself through conversation with others on a similar path. At the start of each conversation, Jenn plants a seed of thought to help guide sharing amongst yourselves. You can join to observe and collect inspiration or choose to participate in the conversation, that’s up to you.

Are you a graduate of at least one of our wellbeing programs and want to make sure you are added to our invitation list? Please let us know!

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Sound Bath Experience
May
21

Sound Bath Experience

Registration for this event has closed. To receive updates on the next Sound Bath Experience, please email Basecamp.

Let’s take 90 minutes out of our busy lives to allow for some self-care. It’s just another way to think with your heart!

This sound bath experience encourages a return to internal balance to calm the mind and the body through a therapeutic meditation of guided imagery and vibrational sound. Participants have the option to select a mindfulness prompt to use throughout the session or choose to allow the mind to wander and settle into a restful space. Through breath work and a short, guided meditation, you will relax into a 55-minute sound journey leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You may even pick up a tool or two to help you revisit this calming space when it’s most needed.

This event does have limited spots available, and the registration form will close once the 20-person limit is reached.

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Mindful Wellness (by invitation)
May
15

Mindful Wellness (by invitation)

Mindful Wellness is by invitation for graduates of our Cultivating the Heart Qualities, Mindful Practices, or Wellness is for Everyone programs.

This quarterly alumni conversation is hosted by our certified health and wellness coach, Jenn; a familiar face to some and a great introduction for those joining from our other wellbeing-centered programs.

This is an opportunity to center yourself around the practices learned through your participation while also supporting yourself through conversation with others on a similar path. At the start of each conversation, Jenn plants a seed of thought to help guide sharing amongst yourselves. You can join to observe and collect inspiration or choose to participate in the conversation, that’s up to you.

Are you a graduate of at least one of our wellbeing programs and want to make sure you are added to our invitation list? Please let us know!

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Mindful Practices
Apr
18

Mindful Practices

The practice of mindfulness uses a variety of tools to bring balance to the busyness of life. These tools include breath work, gentle movement, focusing on the present, intentional silence, meditation, and reflection. Over the course of our 4-week series, you will practice these tools while spending time bringing awareness of your thoughts, actions, and motivations. The goals being you find tools that work best for your personal practice, a greater sense of clarity around your choices, and an increased appreciation for life and your overall wellbeing.

SCHEDULE: Online, Thursdays, Mar. 28 – Apr. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 4-week series.
Online Retreat occurring Sunday, Apr. 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. PT

FREE CLASS: Registration is required.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole

Carole has more than 30 years of study and teaching in the areas of mindfulness and meditation under the guidance and mentorship of renowned teachers and experiences. Her personal practice takes her on month-long mindfulness meditation retreats annually. When not instructing for Providence, Carole serves as a hospice RN and is a licensed acupuncturist.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (3/28). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Mindful Practices
Apr
14

Mindful Practices

The practice of mindfulness uses a variety of tools to bring balance to the busyness of life. These tools include breath work, gentle movement, focusing on the present, intentional silence, meditation, and reflection. Over the course of our 4-week series, you will practice these tools while spending time bringing awareness of your thoughts, actions, and motivations. The goals being you find tools that work best for your personal practice, a greater sense of clarity around your choices, and an increased appreciation for life and your overall wellbeing.

SCHEDULE: Online, Thursdays, Mar. 28 – Apr. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 4-week series.
Online Retreat occurring Sunday, Apr. 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. PT

FREE CLASS: Registration is required.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole

Carole has more than 30 years of study and teaching in the areas of mindfulness and meditation under the guidance and mentorship of renowned teachers and experiences. Her personal practice takes her on month-long mindfulness meditation retreats annually. When not instructing for Providence, Carole serves as a hospice RN and is a licensed acupuncturist.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (3/28). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Mindful Practices
Apr
11

Mindful Practices

The practice of mindfulness uses a variety of tools to bring balance to the busyness of life. These tools include breath work, gentle movement, focusing on the present, intentional silence, meditation, and reflection. Over the course of our 4-week series, you will practice these tools while spending time bringing awareness of your thoughts, actions, and motivations. The goals being you find tools that work best for your personal practice, a greater sense of clarity around your choices, and an increased appreciation for life and your overall wellbeing.

SCHEDULE: Online, Thursdays, Mar. 28 – Apr. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 4-week series.
Online Retreat occurring Sunday, Apr. 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. PT

FREE CLASS: Registration is required.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole

Carole has more than 30 years of study and teaching in the areas of mindfulness and meditation under the guidance and mentorship of renowned teachers and experiences. Her personal practice takes her on month-long mindfulness meditation retreats annually. When not instructing for Providence, Carole serves as a hospice RN and is a licensed acupuncturist.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (3/28). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Mindful Practices
Apr
4

Mindful Practices

The practice of mindfulness uses a variety of tools to bring balance to the busyness of life. These tools include breath work, gentle movement, focusing on the present, intentional silence, meditation, and reflection. Over the course of our 4-week series, you will practice these tools while spending time bringing awareness of your thoughts, actions, and motivations. The goals being you find tools that work best for your personal practice, a greater sense of clarity around your choices, and an increased appreciation for life and your overall wellbeing.

SCHEDULE: Online, Thursdays, Mar. 28 – Apr. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 4-week series.
Online Retreat occurring Sunday, Apr. 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. PT

FREE CLASS: Registration is required.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole

Carole has more than 30 years of study and teaching in the areas of mindfulness and meditation under the guidance and mentorship of renowned teachers and experiences. Her personal practice takes her on month-long mindfulness meditation retreats annually. When not instructing for Providence, Carole serves as a hospice RN and is a licensed acupuncturist.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (3/28). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Cultivating the Heart Qualities
Apr
2

Cultivating the Heart Qualities

A drop of kindness creates rings of subsequent kindness. Be the drop, create the ripple.

Meeting uncertainty with the qualities of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity.
These four qualities, called the Brahmaviharas in Pali, arise from traditional Buddhist practices that were taught more than 2500 years ago. They were used as tools to cultivate a mind and heart of ease and wellbeing that benefited not only oneself but all beings. Today, contemporary research studies are showing that practicing these qualities on a daily basis, “increases one’s positive emotions and one’s degree of satisfaction with existence. The subjects feel more joy, kindness, gratitude, hope and enthusiasm, and the longer their training was, the more marked were the positive effects.” – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Imagine what it would be like if we all adopted and embodied this attitude in how we think, speak and act toward ourselves and others.

We will meet once a month to study and reflect on the practice that we’re developing that month. In December, we’ll begin exploring and practicing with loving kindness. Each week throughout the month, written material, including audio links on the month’s topic will be sent to you to support your exploration and development of that particular quality.

In order to fully realize the benefits of these practices, it is encouraged that participants make a commitment to practice these teachings and meditations 30 minutes daily.

Supporting your practice:

  • Participants will receive a monthly packet via email.

  • It is highly recommended that you purchase the book, Loving Kindness, the Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.

  • Download the free app, 'Insight Timer'

This program is free but we do ask that you register so that we can provide you with follow-up resources from the conversation and get to know our community members sharing their time with us. Upon registering, we will send you a link to access the online conversation.

SCHEDULE: Online, Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 2, 2024, 7-session series.
This series meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a 1-hour long class and on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a 30-minute check-in. Please note, the final class will be Apr. 2, the first Tuesday of the month.
Monthly class dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
30-minute check-in dates: January 23, February 27, March 26 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. PT.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release, as well as share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole Melkonian

Registration for this class closes on the first day of class, January 9. To register, please visit here.

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Mindful Practices
Mar
28

Mindful Practices

The practice of mindfulness uses a variety of tools to bring balance to the busyness of life. These tools include breath work, gentle movement, focusing on the present, intentional silence, meditation, and reflection. Over the course of our 4-week series, you will practice these tools while spending time bringing awareness of your thoughts, actions, and motivations. The goals being you find tools that work best for your personal practice, a greater sense of clarity around your choices, and an increased appreciation for life and your overall wellbeing.

SCHEDULE: Online, Thursdays, Mar. 28 – Apr. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 4-week series.
Online Retreat occurring Sunday, Apr. 14, 9:00-11:00 a.m. PT

FREE CLASS: Registration is required.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole

Carole has more than 30 years of study and teaching in the areas of mindfulness and meditation under the guidance and mentorship of renowned teachers and experiences. Her personal practice takes her on month-long mindfulness meditation retreats annually. When not instructing for Providence, Carole serves as a hospice RN and is a licensed acupuncturist.

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Cultivating the Heart Qualities
Mar
26

Cultivating the Heart Qualities

A drop of kindness creates rings of subsequent kindness. Be the drop, create the ripple.

Meeting uncertainty with the qualities of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity.
These four qualities, called the Brahmaviharas in Pali, arise from traditional Buddhist practices that were taught more than 2500 years ago. They were used as tools to cultivate a mind and heart of ease and wellbeing that benefited not only oneself but all beings. Today, contemporary research studies are showing that practicing these qualities on a daily basis, “increases one’s positive emotions and one’s degree of satisfaction with existence. The subjects feel more joy, kindness, gratitude, hope and enthusiasm, and the longer their training was, the more marked were the positive effects.” – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Imagine what it would be like if we all adopted and embodied this attitude in how we think, speak and act toward ourselves and others.

We will meet once a month to study and reflect on the practice that we’re developing that month. In December, we’ll begin exploring and practicing with loving kindness. Each week throughout the month, written material, including audio links on the month’s topic will be sent to you to support your exploration and development of that particular quality.

In order to fully realize the benefits of these practices, it is encouraged that participants make a commitment to practice these teachings and meditations 30 minutes daily.

Supporting your practice:

  • Participants will receive a monthly packet via email.

  • It is highly recommended that you purchase the book, Loving Kindness, the Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.

  • Download the free app, 'Insight Timer'

This program is free but we do ask that you register so that we can provide you with follow-up resources from the conversation and get to know our community members sharing their time with us. Upon registering, we will send you a link to access the online conversation.

SCHEDULE: Online, Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 2, 2024, 7-session series.
This series meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a 1-hour long class and on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a 30-minute check-in. Please note, the final class will be Apr. 2, the first Tuesday of the month.
Monthly class dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
30-minute check-in dates: January 23, February 27, March 26 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. PT.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release, as well as share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole Melkonian

Registration for this class closes on the first day of class, January 9. To register, please visit here.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Mar
20

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Feb. 7 - Mar. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 6-week series. Please note, we will not have class on Mar. 6.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (2/7). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Mar
13

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Feb. 7 - Mar. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 6-week series. Please note, we will not have class on Mar. 6.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (2/7). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Cultivating the Heart Qualities
Mar
12

Cultivating the Heart Qualities

A drop of kindness creates rings of subsequent kindness. Be the drop, create the ripple.

Meeting uncertainty with the qualities of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity.
These four qualities, called the Brahmaviharas in Pali, arise from traditional Buddhist practices that were taught more than 2500 years ago. They were used as tools to cultivate a mind and heart of ease and wellbeing that benefited not only oneself but all beings. Today, contemporary research studies are showing that practicing these qualities on a daily basis, “increases one’s positive emotions and one’s degree of satisfaction with existence. The subjects feel more joy, kindness, gratitude, hope and enthusiasm, and the longer their training was, the more marked were the positive effects.” – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Imagine what it would be like if we all adopted and embodied this attitude in how we think, speak and act toward ourselves and others.

We will meet once a month to study and reflect on the practice that we’re developing that month. In December, we’ll begin exploring and practicing with loving kindness. Each week throughout the month, written material, including audio links on the month’s topic will be sent to you to support your exploration and development of that particular quality.

In order to fully realize the benefits of these practices, it is encouraged that participants make a commitment to practice these teachings and meditations 30 minutes daily.

Supporting your practice:

  • Participants will receive a monthly packet via email.

  • It is highly recommended that you purchase the book, Loving Kindness, the Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.

  • Download the free app, 'Insight Timer'

This program is free but we do ask that you register so that we can provide you with follow-up resources from the conversation and get to know our community members sharing their time with us. Upon registering, we will send you a link to access the online conversation.

SCHEDULE: Online, Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 2, 2024, 7-session series.
This series meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a 1-hour long class and on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a 30-minute check-in. Please note, the final class will be Apr. 2, the first Tuesday of the month.
Monthly class dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
30-minute check-in dates: January 23, February 27, March 26 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. PT.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release, as well as share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole Melkonian

Registration for this class closes on the first day of class, January 9. To register, please visit here.

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Sound Bath Experience
Feb
29

Sound Bath Experience

This Heart Month, let’s take 90 minutes out of our busy lives to allow for some self-care. It’s just another way to think with your heart!

This sound bath experience encourages a return to internal balance to calm the mind and the body through a therapeutic meditation of guided imagery and vibrational sound. Participants have the option to select a mindfulness prompt to use throughout the session or choose to allow the mind to wander and settle into a restful space. Through breath work and a short, guided meditation, you will relax into a 55-minute sound journey leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You may even pick up a tool or two to help you revisit this calming space when it’s most needed.

This event does have limited spots available, and the registration form will close once the 20-person limit is reached.

Registration for this event has reached capacity. Please email us to be added to the waitlist.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Feb
28

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Feb. 7 - Mar. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 6-week series. Please note, we will not have class on Mar. 6.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (2/7). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Cultivating the Heart Qualities
Feb
27

Cultivating the Heart Qualities

A drop of kindness creates rings of subsequent kindness. Be the drop, create the ripple.

Meeting uncertainty with the qualities of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity.
These four qualities, called the Brahmaviharas in Pali, arise from traditional Buddhist practices that were taught more than 2500 years ago. They were used as tools to cultivate a mind and heart of ease and wellbeing that benefited not only oneself but all beings. Today, contemporary research studies are showing that practicing these qualities on a daily basis, “increases one’s positive emotions and one’s degree of satisfaction with existence. The subjects feel more joy, kindness, gratitude, hope and enthusiasm, and the longer their training was, the more marked were the positive effects.” – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Imagine what it would be like if we all adopted and embodied this attitude in how we think, speak and act toward ourselves and others.

We will meet once a month to study and reflect on the practice that we’re developing that month. In December, we’ll begin exploring and practicing with loving kindness. Each week throughout the month, written material, including audio links on the month’s topic will be sent to you to support your exploration and development of that particular quality.

In order to fully realize the benefits of these practices, it is encouraged that participants make a commitment to practice these teachings and meditations 30 minutes daily.

Supporting your practice:

  • Participants will receive a monthly packet via email.

  • It is highly recommended that you purchase the book, Loving Kindness, the Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.

  • Download the free app, 'Insight Timer'

This program is free but we do ask that you register so that we can provide you with follow-up resources from the conversation and get to know our community members sharing their time with us. Upon registering, we will send you a link to access the online conversation.

SCHEDULE: Online, Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 2, 2024, 7-session series.
This series meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a 1-hour long class and on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a 30-minute check-in. Please note, the final class will be Apr. 2, the first Tuesday of the month.
Monthly class dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
30-minute check-in dates: January 23, February 27, March 26 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. PT.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release, as well as share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole Melkonian

Registration for this class closes on the first day of class, January 9. To register, please visit here.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Feb
21

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Feb. 7 - Mar. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 6-week series. Please note, we will not have class on Mar. 6.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (2/7). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Feb
14

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Feb. 7 - Mar. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 6-week series. Please note, we will not have class on Mar. 6.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR FIRST CLASS DATE EVENT (2/7). REGISTRATION CLOSES FOLLOWING THE FIRST CLASS.

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Cultivating the Heart Qualities
Feb
13

Cultivating the Heart Qualities

A drop of kindness creates rings of subsequent kindness. Be the drop, create the ripple.

Meeting uncertainty with the qualities of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity.
These four qualities, called the Brahmaviharas in Pali, arise from traditional Buddhist practices that were taught more than 2500 years ago. They were used as tools to cultivate a mind and heart of ease and wellbeing that benefited not only oneself but all beings. Today, contemporary research studies are showing that practicing these qualities on a daily basis, “increases one’s positive emotions and one’s degree of satisfaction with existence. The subjects feel more joy, kindness, gratitude, hope and enthusiasm, and the longer their training was, the more marked were the positive effects.” – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Imagine what it would be like if we all adopted and embodied this attitude in how we think, speak and act toward ourselves and others.

We will meet once a month to study and reflect on the practice that we’re developing that month. In December, we’ll begin exploring and practicing with loving kindness. Each week throughout the month, written material, including audio links on the month’s topic will be sent to you to support your exploration and development of that particular quality.

In order to fully realize the benefits of these practices, it is encouraged that participants make a commitment to practice these teachings and meditations 30 minutes daily.

Supporting your practice:

  • Participants will receive a monthly packet via email.

  • It is highly recommended that you purchase the book, Loving Kindness, the Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.

  • Download the free app, 'Insight Timer'

This program is free but we do ask that you register so that we can provide you with follow-up resources from the conversation and get to know our community members sharing their time with us. Upon registering, we will send you a link to access the online conversation.

SCHEDULE: Online, Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 2, 2024, 7-session series.
This series meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a 1-hour long class and on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a 30-minute check-in. Please note, the final class will be Apr. 2, the first Tuesday of the month.
Monthly class dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
30-minute check-in dates: January 23, February 27, March 26 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. PT.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release, as well as share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole Melkonian

Registration for this class closes on the first day of class, January 9. To register, please visit here.

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Mindful Wellness (by invitation)
Feb
13

Mindful Wellness (by invitation)

Mindful Wellness is by invitation for graduates of our Cultivating the Heart Qualities, Mindful Practices, or Wellness is for Everyone programs.

This quarterly alumni conversation is hosted by our certified health and wellness coach, Jenn; a familiar face to some and a great introduction for those joining from our other wellbeing-centered programs.

This is an opportunity to center yourself around the practices learned through your participation while also supporting yourself through conversation with others on a similar path. At the start of each conversation, Jenn plants a seed of thought to help guide sharing amongst yourselves. You can join to observe and collect inspiration or choose to participate in the conversation, that’s up to you.

Are you a graduate of at least one of our wellbeing programs and want to make sure you are added to our invitation list? Please let us know!

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Wellness is for Everyone!
Feb
7

Wellness is for Everyone!

Let’s re-frame the word “wellness” so that it is inclusive to every single individual wanting to live their best, healthiest life - no matter their age, current health status, race, or economic status. Let’s make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Wellness will look a bit different to each individual. There is not a single path to wellness that fits everyone. We encourage you to live your own wellness journey. And, we will be right alongside you for support.

This six-week interactive wellness series is meant to meet you where you are. We will open your mind to the concept of wellness and teach how you can take the pieces most important for you and build upon them. This series will help you explore a well-balanced wellness plan, we like to call it the Wellness Wheel, where we will discuss wellness frameworks, play with wellness activities and set specific goals to be successful from day one.

Most importantly, you will find, and build, the strength within yourself to help navigate your personal wellness journey.

SCHEDULE: Online, Wednesdays, Feb. 7 - Mar. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT, 6-week series. Please note, we will not have class on Mar. 6.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC
Jennifer is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in social work and behavioral health. She has worked with Providence for three years serving as the Certified Wellness Coach for the Providence Heart Institute’s prevention + wellness program, The FIT Project. She also serves as a Lifestyle Medicine Provider with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Jennifer’s education, experience and passion for wellness has been derived from her own personal health journey as well as over 20 years working with individuals and families seeking to make lifestyle changes.

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Mindful Movement
Jan
28

Mindful Movement

Learning how to move with care, while also building strength and flexibility, is paramount in any healing or wellness journey. Over the course of the six weeks, you will follow guided mindful movement practices to explore muscular stability, joint range of motion, and more subtle exercises of breath awareness and mindful meditation. Each session also follows an arc of centering, movement, and intentional rest. All practices are taught from a chair with options to move to the wall as you progress in feeling stronger and more supported within your body.

As shared, this is a six-week series offering a total of twelve 20-30-minute sessions. Each week you will receive an email containing two sessions with a recommendation of a couple of days rest between each session. For example, you may choose a Monday/Thursday or a Tuesday/Friday schedule for yourself or perhaps an alternative that fits your schedule,

Our goal for you is to help you build confidence in your movement while allowing for self-compassion and acceptance on where you are in your healing, range of motion, and overall personal journey. Upon completion of this series, we will extend an invitation to revisit the videos shared during this series along with suggestions for other practices that may support your next step.

How your subscription works:

  • On Sunday morning, you will begin receiving your weekly email.

  • Weekly emails contain 2 video-based sessions to follow during the week.

  • We’ve made it easy with this self-scheduled program – you choose the time of day that works best for you; making sure you’ve set yourself up for success by scheduling your week to fit in both sessions. We do encourage allowing a couple of days between each session to allow the body time to rest and recover.

RECOMMENDED LEVEL: Beginner

FREE SERIES: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release and begin sending you workouts. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation. Your first Mindful Movement email will be sent the Sunday following registration. Subsequent automated emails sent each Sunday for the 6-week series.

INSTRUCTOR: Diana
Diana has been steeped in the yoga tradition for over three decades; teaching yoga and yoga philosophy since 2004 holding ERYT200 and YACEP certifications. While she has been influenced by many luminaries and mentors, Diana has always seen life as her greatest teacher and inspires her students to do the same. Diana currently teaches in the Mind Body Program at Oregon State and offers seasonal practices and retreats in the Pacific Northwest. When not teaching, she enjoys photography, writing, and hiking a Pacific Northwest trail with her best canine friend, Lita.

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Cultivating the Heart Qualities
Jan
23

Cultivating the Heart Qualities

A drop of kindness creates rings of subsequent kindness. Be the drop, create the ripple.

Meeting uncertainty with the qualities of Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity.
These four qualities, called the Brahmaviharas in Pali, arise from traditional Buddhist practices that were taught more than 2500 years ago. They were used as tools to cultivate a mind and heart of ease and wellbeing that benefited not only oneself but all beings. Today, contemporary research studies are showing that practicing these qualities on a daily basis, “increases one’s positive emotions and one’s degree of satisfaction with existence. The subjects feel more joy, kindness, gratitude, hope and enthusiasm, and the longer their training was, the more marked were the positive effects.” – Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Imagine what it would be like if we all adopted and embodied this attitude in how we think, speak and act toward ourselves and others.

We will meet once a month to study and reflect on the practice that we’re developing that month. In December, we’ll begin exploring and practicing with loving kindness. Each week throughout the month, written material, including audio links on the month’s topic will be sent to you to support your exploration and development of that particular quality.

In order to fully realize the benefits of these practices, it is encouraged that participants make a commitment to practice these teachings and meditations 30 minutes daily.

Supporting your practice:

  • Participants will receive a monthly packet via email.

  • It is highly recommended that you purchase the book, Loving Kindness, the Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.

  • Download the free app, 'Insight Timer'

This program is free but we do ask that you register so that we can provide you with follow-up resources from the conversation and get to know our community members sharing their time with us. Upon registering, we will send you a link to access the online conversation.

SCHEDULE: Online, Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 2, 2024, 7-session series.
This series meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a 1-hour long class and on the 4th Tuesday of the month for a 30-minute check-in. Please note, the final class will be Apr. 2, the first Tuesday of the month.
Monthly class dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
30-minute check-in dates: January 23, February 27, March 26 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. PT.

FREE CLASS: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release, as well as share resources and communications from your instructor. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation with the online access link. The class link will remain the same for the duration of the series.

INSTRUCTOR: Carole Melkonian

Registration for this class closes on the first day of class, January 9. To register, please visit here.

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Mindful Movement
Jan
21

Mindful Movement

Learning how to move with care, while also building strength and flexibility, is paramount in any healing or wellness journey. Over the course of the six weeks, you will follow guided mindful movement practices to explore muscular stability, joint range of motion, and more subtle exercises of breath awareness and mindful meditation. Each session also follows an arc of centering, movement, and intentional rest. All practices are taught from a chair with options to move to the wall as you progress in feeling stronger and more supported within your body.

As shared, this is a six-week series offering a total of twelve 20-30-minute sessions. Each week you will receive an email containing two sessions with a recommendation of a couple of days rest between each session. For example, you may choose a Monday/Thursday or a Tuesday/Friday schedule for yourself or perhaps an alternative that fits your schedule,

Our goal for you is to help you build confidence in your movement while allowing for self-compassion and acceptance on where you are in your healing, range of motion, and overall personal journey. Upon completion of this series, we will extend an invitation to revisit the videos shared during this series along with suggestions for other practices that may support your next step.

How your subscription works:

  • On Sunday morning, you will begin receiving your weekly email.

  • Weekly emails contain 2 video-based sessions to follow during the week.

  • We’ve made it easy with this self-scheduled program – you choose the time of day that works best for you; making sure you’ve set yourself up for success by scheduling your week to fit in both sessions. We do encourage allowing a couple of days between each session to allow the body time to rest and recover.

RECOMMENDED LEVEL: Beginner

FREE SERIES: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release and begin sending you workouts. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation. Your first Mindful Movement email will be sent the Sunday following registration. Subsequent automated emails sent each Sunday for the 6-week series.

INSTRUCTOR: Diana
Diana has been steeped in the yoga tradition for over three decades; teaching yoga and yoga philosophy since 2004 holding ERYT200 and YACEP certifications. While she has been influenced by many luminaries and mentors, Diana has always seen life as her greatest teacher and inspires her students to do the same. Diana currently teaches in the Mind Body Program at Oregon State and offers seasonal practices and retreats in the Pacific Northwest. When not teaching, she enjoys photography, writing, and hiking a Pacific Northwest trail with her best canine friend, Lita.

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Mindful Movement
Jan
14

Mindful Movement

Learning how to move with care, while also building strength and flexibility, is paramount in any healing or wellness journey. Over the course of the six weeks, you will follow guided mindful movement practices to explore muscular stability, joint range of motion, and more subtle exercises of breath awareness and mindful meditation. Each session also follows an arc of centering, movement, and intentional rest. All practices are taught from a chair with options to move to the wall as you progress in feeling stronger and more supported within your body.

As shared, this is a six-week series offering a total of twelve 20-30-minute sessions. Each week you will receive an email containing two sessions with a recommendation of a couple of days rest between each session. For example, you may choose a Monday/Thursday or a Tuesday/Friday schedule for yourself or perhaps an alternative that fits your schedule,

Our goal for you is to help you build confidence in your movement while allowing for self-compassion and acceptance on where you are in your healing, range of motion, and overall personal journey. Upon completion of this series, we will extend an invitation to revisit the videos shared during this series along with suggestions for other practices that may support your next step.

How your subscription works:

  • On Sunday morning, you will begin receiving your weekly email.

  • Weekly emails contain 2 video-based sessions to follow during the week.

  • We’ve made it easy with this self-scheduled program – you choose the time of day that works best for you; making sure you’ve set yourself up for success by scheduling your week to fit in both sessions. We do encourage allowing a couple of days between each session to allow the body time to rest and recover.

RECOMMENDED LEVEL: Beginner

FREE SERIES: Registration requested for first time participants so that we can collect your waiver release and begin sending you workouts. Once registered, you will receive an automated email confirmation. Your first Mindful Movement email will be sent the Sunday following registration. Subsequent automated emails sent each Sunday for the 6-week series.

INSTRUCTOR: Diana
Diana has been steeped in the yoga tradition for over three decades; teaching yoga and yoga philosophy since 2004 holding ERYT200 and YACEP certifications. While she has been influenced by many luminaries and mentors, Diana has always seen life as her greatest teacher and inspires her students to do the same. Diana currently teaches in the Mind Body Program at Oregon State and offers seasonal practices and retreats in the Pacific Northwest. When not teaching, she enjoys photography, writing, and hiking a Pacific Northwest trail with her best canine friend, Lita.

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