# 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](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/centres/centre-mindfulness/resources)
[Practice Spaces](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/centres/centre-mindfulness/meditate/meditate-2)

[Upcoming Events](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/centres/centre-mindfulness/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)](https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/92898627431?pwd=bCC5pIA19jNfnPS6FaDeKhiYGsTg8c.1)

### 12:30pm-1:20pm

#### **every Wednesday**