Clear Lake Riviera >> Local mindfulness teacher, author and life coach JoAnn Saccato will present a free workshop based on her upcoming 8-week “Compassion-based Mindfulness for Stress Reduction, Personal Clarity and Emotional Freedom” courses. The workshop will be held at Clear Lake Riviera Community Association Meeting Room, 9689 State Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road), Kelseyville, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 PM. The event is free.
Saccato will provide information on the history and health benefits of a mindfulness practice, as well as guide participants through various compassion and mindfulness exercises.
Mindfulness is a body-based practice that invites one to purposefully pay kind, non-judgmental attention to direct experience of senses, thoughts and emotions. Studies indicate that mindfulness can help reduce stress and stress-related illnesses; increase focus and attention; decrease incidences of, and relapses with, depression; help reduce anxiety; aid the immune system; and aid in sleep and digestive disorders. As well, mindfulness has been shown to help with addictive and compulsive disorders.
“Besides reducing stress, compassion-based mindfulness, and the supporting tools I teach in the 8-week course, help participants gain deeper clarity, a new vitality and sense of freedom in their lives,” Saccato stated. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and be ready for gentle movement exercises.
Saccato is author of “Companioning the Sacred Journey: A Guide to Creating a Compassionate Container for Your Spiritual Practice” and her forthcoming book, “Compassion-based Mindfulness for Peace, Clarity and Freedom”. For more information on Saccato and Compassion-based Mindfulness for Stress Reduction, Personal Clarity and Emotional Freedom, visit www.compassion-basedmindfulness.com or call 350-1719.
