Join us for an in-person Mindfulness event in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Registration is Required 541- 771-3262 Rooted in ancient traditions, mindfulness enhances mental well-being by cultivating awareness and emotional control. It is the practice of intentionally focusing your attention on the present moment in a non-judgmental way without habitually and automatically reacting. The eight-week class provides instruction on becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and surroundings without trying to change or resist them. Mindfulness helps to stabilize difficult emotions and the intrusive thoughts common to grief, guilt, and stress. It enhances concentration and focus as well as improving mental well-being and the overall quality of our lives. There are numerous health benefits from mindfulness practices such as: Improved cardiovascular system, more flexible central nervous system. Better self-regulation and coping strategies. Mindfulness can render us less impacted by painful events. Enable us to respond more effectively and less reactively. Increasing tolerance to uncertainty Improve social and relational skills. Increased self-compassion and self-acceptance. Enhanced cognitive performance and higher brain functioning.