Introduction to Mindfulness

Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer an 8-week Introduction to Mindfulness course starting Sept.r 23. Held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm, this program is a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and mindfulness-based practice in everyday life. It follows the nationally acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction model developed by Jon Kabbat-Zinn, presenting mindfulness as a universal practice for people of any (or no) religious background, and includes instruction and practice in sitting meditation, gentle yoga, body awareness meditation, and daily-life applications of mindfulness. The program includes a single-day retreat on Saturday, Nov. 8. The fee for this program is $350. For more information visit www.oceanzen.org/mindfulness.