11:00 am - 12:00 pm ; 12:50 pm - 1:50 pm | Treasure Room
You don’t have to wait until after work to get the benefits of mindfulness. Stress-reduction, more spaciousness, clarity, concentration, and moments of experiencing well-being and joy can be encouraged by “mini-vacation” mindfulness self-interventions during the course of a normal workday. Intentionality and knowing how to practice mindfulness throughout the day can lead to creative brief ways to center, ground, calm down and “enlighten up.” This session will include instruction in mindfulness meditation for beginners, an informative talk, and interactive exercises.
Patricia Mushim Ikeda is an internationally-known mindfulness meditation teacher based at East Bay Meditation Center in downtown Oakland, a community social justice activist, a published author, and a diversity and inclusion consultant. Known for her humorous, down-to-earth teaching style, Mushim emphasizes empowering people to practice mindfulness on the job and in the home. She is the recipient of the Gil A. Lopez Peace Prize; a Global Diversity Leadership Award; and an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree. www.mushimikeda.com