WHAT: Free drop-in practice of mindfulness and qi gong in partnership with neuroscientist and stress researcher Dr. Nicole Weekes
WHEN: 3 sessions, Friday, October 13
WHO: Free and open to the public, no experience necessary.
WHERE: In person, University San Diego
COST: No charge
RSVP: See poster and QR code
WHAT TO BRING:
1. Cultural Humility
2. Water
3. Compassion
4. Comfortable shoes
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
The practices and knowledge systems originate from India and China. Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment on purpose without judgement.
WHAT MIGHT MINDFULNESS DO?
The science community suggest that mindfulness:
*Impacts immune markers (Hazel 2011; Jacobs et. al. 2011; Morgan et. al. 2014)
* Impacts executive functions (Teper et. al. 2013)
* Decreases stress (Krasner et al., 2009) or pain (Zeidan et. al. 2011)
* Impacts the brain (Davidson et. al. 2003; Luders et.al. 2009)
* Impacts compassion (Jazaleri, et. al. 2012; Neff and Germer 2013)
Community scholars suggest the following about mindfulness:
“Conscious of systemic suffering and injustices, we work to create a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world. We promise, for the benefit of all, to practice self-care, mindfulness, healing, and joy. We vow to not burn out.” (Mushim Patricia Ikeda 2016)
“Oppression(s) do not operate on merely an intellectual level. It is painful and embodied. Conversations about oppressions are hard, if they are real. We must unlearn internalized oppression(s) at the very cells of our being. While we condemn oppression(s), we do violence to ourselves and others if we don’t bring compassion to our experience. Mindfulness teaches us compassion for self and others.” (Beth Berila 2016)
Dr. Kathy Yep 