Join the ECA for a free virtual mindfulness workshop for beginners Thursday, March 25 at 6pm via Zoom.

Registration is required.

Give your mind a break from everything we've been through in the past year by learning the practice of mindfulness, a helpful wellness tool you can use in your everyday life.

Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment with kindness, patience, curiosity and non-judgment.

Attendees can expect to learn:
--How mindfulness can help manage worry and anxiety
--How to notice how worry and anxiety feel in your body
--How to bring awareness to the thoughts involved in worry
--How to explore feelings of "being in the flow" vs. feeling shut down and how to break the "worry loop"
--Mindfulness practices that will bring awareness, focus and calm

Things to know:
--This workshop is intended for all ages 10+. A great deal of the audience will be adults and content will be tailored to attendees.
--There is nothing you need to know to attend- open to all ages and levels of mindfulness.
--The presentation will include information, mindfulness practices and a chance for questions and answers.
--All Eastown residents are welcome!

About the instructor:
Cheryl Blackington is an Eastown resident, certified mindfulness instructor, and owner of Teens Just Breathe. Cheryl has been learning and teaching mindfulness for the past 8 years. She is an affiliate of the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness. She specializes with youth, families, and mindful parenting, but also works with people of all ages! She wholeheartedly believes that mindfulness is a skill that will make the world a better place!

If you have questions or require special accommodations please contact the ECA at 451-3025 or info@eastown.org.