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Centre for Mindfulness
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https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/centres/centre-mindfulness
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Centre for Mindfulness

Source: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/centres/centre-mindfulness Parent: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/

"Mindfulness is being aware - in a particular way, on purpose, in-the-moment, non-judgmentally" - Jon Kabat Zinn

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry has designated the Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Mindfulness as a

"Flourishing in Medicine Center of Excellence"

What is Mindfulness

Mindfulness is paying attention or being aware

In a particular way\ Perhaps start with grounding, which is using our senses to stay connected to the current moment.  Or your “particular way” could be tuning in to your breath or doing a body scan.\ On purpose\ Formal mindfulness practice is a mental exercise. We choose to do it.  We intentionally choose where, when, and how to do it and for how long.\ In the moment\ The meditation is about what is happening right now. It is not about an idea or image. It is about what you are aware of in this moment.\ Non-judgmentally\ One of the aspects of mindfulness practice that many find most challenging is being non-judgmental, especially of ourselves and of our mindfulness practice.

Getting Started Practice Spaces

Upcoming Events

Room for Mindfulness: Wednesdays

Drop-In Mindfulness. Come-and-go as you please. A bell rings every 6 minutes to help us all keep track of time. Gentle guidance provided.

All Welcome

Location: RM GD-18, W21C, Cal Wenzel Precision Health Bldg, 3280 Hospital Dr NW

OR join us online (Zoom)

12:30pm-1:20pm

every Wednesday