Mindfulness Meditation
Community Drop-In Sessions (Live, Online)
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of encouraging attention to the present moment. By allowing for awareness of what is most present now, we develop our capacity for moments of focus, openness, and peace in our lives.
What: Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful and kind attention to our experience, followed by time for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
When: 10-10:40 a.m.
- 10-10:05 a.m.—Arriving and settling in
- 10:05-10:30 a.m.—Introduction and guided meditation
- 10:30-10:40 a.m.—Group discussion
Where: Zoom. Register for the mindful meditation class.
(Please note these are drop-in sessions and you can register at any time to join one, multiple, or all sessions.)
Facilitator: Kara Traikoff is the Wellness Program Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. She has a background in higher education and community mindfulness, and she specializes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and adapted mindfulness courses to support healing, growth, and self-compassion. Kara is passionate about encouraging others to experience and live the fullest life possible. She leads and creates wellness opportunities from the heart of her dedicated personal mindfulness practice.
Did you know that mindfulness may help us age better? Research shows that a regular mindfulness practice can protect our health in several ways as we age. It may even help us live longer, more fulfilling lives. Check out this article from the Greater Good Magazine to learn more how mindfulness can helps us age better.