Mindfulness Mediation courses are for everyone. Through studies, life experiences, and being a cancer survivor myself, my passion is to help everyone, especially those who have been touched by Trauma and/or Cancer. 2 Day, 3-hour Meditation Course Meditation   isn’t   about   sitting   still   in   an   uncomfortable   position and   humming   with   your   legs   crossed   for   hours.   It   is   about clearing,    and    calming    the    chaotic    state    that    our    minds    are usually   in.   Mindfulness   Meditation   is   about   focusing   on   the now,   without   the   thoughts   (worries)   of   changing   it   (breath, sounds,   taste,   touch,   thoughts,   and   body   sensations).   This   is   a private,   3-hour   course   divided   into   2,   90-minute   sessions.   This is   an   excellent   course   for   those   looking   to   learn   the   basics   of Mindfulness   Meditation   and   become   familiar   with   the   practice of   meditation.   This   course   teaches   the   fundamentals   of   the   five basic   meditation   postures,   including   sitting,   standing,   walking, lying   down,   and   eating.   This   schedule   is   based   on   the   students availability.        Instruction    for    this    course    is    private,    in person, and one-on-one, two-on-one. ‘Private’ 2 Day 3-hour course: $100 per student Curative Hands offers two Mindfulness Meditation Courses 11-week, and a Private 5-week Mindfulness    Meditation    is    the    practice    of    focusing    on    the present    moment    without    judgment.    It    cultivates    love    and compassion   for   others   as   we   slow   down   and   become   aware   of our   thoughts   and   feelings.   It   helps   calm   and   balance   our   body and   mind.   People   from   various   cultures   have   been   meditating for    thousands    of    years,    reaping    the    numerous    benefits    it provides, including: • Reduces stress and anxiety • Improves mood and helps regulate emotions • Enhance self-awareness • Increases concentration • Lowers Blood pressure • Reduces heart rate • Improves sleep quality • Reduces pain perception 11 Week, 20 Hour Mindfulness Course This     11-week     course     focuses     on     personal,     family,     and professional   growth.   It   consists   of   ten   two-hour   sessions   held on   consecutive   Saturdays   at   my   studio   in   Arlington   Heights, along   with   one   Silent   six-hour   day   at   a   location   of   your   choice (not   at   Curative   Hands).   Each   session   with   us   begins   with   a gentle   15-minute   Qigong   practice   to   awaken   our   bodies,   get our    energy    flowing,    and    prepares    us    for    the    day    ahead. Sessions conclude with a simple, yet healthy snack. Each    week,    students    will    receive    new    homework    packets containing   seven   mindfulness   exercises,   one   for   each   day.   This homework    helps    to    build    a    daily    mindfulness    meditation routine    and    is    expected    to    be    completed    before    the    next session.    Homework    includes    reading,    journaling,    and    daily meditation   practices.   Mindfulness   meditation   involves   seated, lying   down,   standing,   walking,   and   eating   meditations.   The more     you     practice     mindfulness     meditation,     the     easier     it becomes,    and    the    more    quickly    it    will    integrate    into    your lifestyle. Weekly sessions include: Session 1 - Introduction to Mindfulness Session 2 - Mindfulness of the Body Session 3 - Mindfulness of Emotions Session 4 - Being with whats difficult Session 5 - Loving Kindness and Compassion Session 6 - Mindfulness for Communications and Leadership Session 7 - Resilience Session 8 - Mindfulness for Anxiety Session 9 - Mindfulness for Work and Career Session 10 - Moving Forward Mindfully Session 11 - Day of Silence (random Saturday) Ten   of   these   sessions   (20   hours)   will   be   held   at   my   studio   in Arlington   Heights,   and   one   will   be   a   personal   session   where students   will   be   asked   to   spend   a   day   (4-6   hours)   in   silence   (no music,   radio,   reading   or   talking   with   others.   Because   of   life   and holidays,   the   Day   of   Silence   has   no   set   schedule.      Class   size   is limited to eight students. Next Class Starts Saturday, January 10th, 8am- 10am, for 11 consecutive Saturdays. only $333 per student or $555 for two students, so bring a friend and grow together. 5 Week, 10-hour Mindfulness Course ‘Private’ This   is   a   Private   5   week,   10   hour   course   includes   the   first   5 sessions   of   our   11   week   course   above.   This   is   one-on-one,   or two-on-one    course    that    focuses    on    the    students    personal growth.   Each   session   begins   with   a   gentle   15-minute   Qigong practice   to   awaken   our   bodies,   get   our   energy   flowing,   and prepares   us   for   the   day   ahead.      Each   session   will   conclude   with a   simple,   yet   healthy   snack.   This    course    schedule    is    flexible    and   works   with   the   students availability. Each    week,    students    will    receive    new    homework    packets containing   seven   mindfulness   exercises,   one   for   each   day.   This homework    helps    to    build    a    daily    mindfulness    meditation routine    and    is    expected    to    be    completed    before    the    next session.    Homework    includes    reading,    journaling,    and    daily meditation   practices.   Mindfulness   meditation   involves   seated, lying   down,   standing,   or   walking   meditations.   The   more   you practice   mindfulness   meditation,   the   easier   it   becomes,   and   the more quickly it will integrate into your lifestyle. Session 1 - Introduction to Mindfulness Session 2 - Mindfulness of the Body Session 3 - Mindfulness of Emotions Session 4 - Being with whats difficult Session 5 - Loving Kindness and Compassion $300 per student - Private Instruction $500 two students Contact me with questions or to register