7730 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852, United States
Tuesdays, March 10 - April 28 • 6:45PM-8:00PM
8-Week Meditation & Mindfulness Series
Led by: Michelle Gauvin, LMT, MA eled
Completion of 8 week MBSR Course UMass Memorial Medical Center & First level of Transcendental Meditation Practice
Join us this Spring for an 8-week small group meditation & mindfulness series. Each week we will discover different styles of meditation, discuss the many aspects of mindfulness in our daily lives, and have group discussion on the subtleties of karma.
Why Meditate?
In a world filled with constant distractions, our minds are pinging all over the place, literally being trained to stay busy, engaged, and ON all the time with:
• non-stop notifications on our phones, tablets or computers
• "instant gratification" at the tip of our fingers or the press of a button
This keeps us in our sympathetic nervous system -- fight or flight mode -- which leads to increased cortisol (aka stress) levels, that when remain chronically high can wreak a ton of havoc on our bodies and minds.
Having the ability to slow our thoughts and choose what you invest your mental time and energy into can be a game-changer.
Our minds think! They do this on their own, naturally. But adding to their "normal" busyness with all the additional external stimuli out there now-a-days is not only unnatural but also unhealthy. We weren't built to be constantly stimulated. Our bodies and minds need to rest.
Meditation & mindfulness practices can help!
Meditation, which is the practice of training your mind to slow down and focus on the present moment, helps:
- Reduce stress & anxiety
- Increase mental calmness & clarity
- Improve quality of sleep
- Enhance mind-body connection
- Increase self-awareness
- & so much more
Mindfulness is similar, involving non-judgmental, moment-by-moment awareness of your environment -- both internal and external.
By observing the sensations in your body, the thoughts in your mind, and the sounds around you with curiosity and kindness, you can
- Better manage stress & your emotions
- Improve your sense of well-being
- Deepen your mind-body connection
- Develop (more) compassion for yourself
- Experience self-acceptance and self-love
- & the list goes on
Why Group?
We are offering meditation and mindfulness in the group setting because studies have shown how important human contact and connection are.
In a world that has vastly shifted from person-to-person interaction to voice recordings and virtual assistants, creating space to foster this connection is KEY.
Gathering together in a small group can help reduce isolation and increase connection by:
- Sharing & hearing from others
- Offering inspiration & belonging
- Building community
- Creating accountability for your practice
Join us in a safe, nonjudgemental space for ALL!
Our class tenants always:
- Honor privacy & confidentiality
- Encourage compassion
- Involve deep listening
- Invite space to pause & speak from the heart
8-Week Mindfulness & Meditation Series
$179.00
This 8-Week Mindfulness & Meditation Course, led by Michelle Gauvin, is an in-person opportunity for you to gather in a safe, nonjudgemental small group setting and practice meditation and mindfulness while exploring the 12-Laws of Karma.
*See Refund Policy below before making your purchase. JG Fitness & Performance is part of the Body Sculpting & Performance LLC
✨ Join us! Embrace the energy of Spring and plant new seeds of intention for a more heart-centered year!
📅 Class Details
Dates: Tuesdays
March 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
🕙 Time: 6:45PM-8:00PM
📍 Location: JG Fitness Annex
7704 Post Road, North Kingstown
Directly next to Chief Mower's & U-haul
💰 Cost: $179 for the full 8-week series
⍰ Questions: Contact Michelle Gauvin — mgauvinlmt@gmail.com
8-Week Mindfulness & Meditation Series
$179.00
This 8-Week Mindfulness & Meditation Course, led by Michelle Gauvin, is an in-person opportunity for you to gather in a safe, nonjudgemental small group setting and practice meditation and mindfulness while exploring the 12-Laws of Karma.
*See Refund Policy below before making your purchase. JG Fitness & Performance is part of the Body Sculpting & Performance LLC
MORE ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Michelle Gauvin, LMT, MA eled
Michelle is a 59-year old massage therapist, wife, mom, cat mom, gardener, athlete, reader, gym rat, traveler, and meditator. She began pursuing mindfulness education in 2018 which ultimately led to practicing meditation. Both have been very transformative for her and she finds joy in sharing them with others.
Michelle has completed an 8-week MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) Course at UMass Memorial Medical Center & her First level of Transcendental Meditation Practice