Fall 2024 OLLI Digital Catalog

Introduction to Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (X226)

X – Extracurricular

This course is an introduction to mindfulness and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) meditation practices as covered in Jon Kabat Zinn’s book Full Catastrophe Living. Practices include sitting meditations, the body-scan meditation, walking meditations and mindful movements. Class time is divided equally between presentation of ideas, mindfulness meditation practice and group discussion. Prior meditation experience is not necessary. No text is required.

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This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Genie Floyd

FLOYD, GENIE–Shocked by the 2008 stock market crash, began studying investments via courses at OLLI over five years ago. Active member of several investment study groups. Active student of mindfulness-based stress reduction practices.

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