Mindful Moments: A Series of Mindfulness Workshops, Oct 2026

This is a mini workshop with 3 sessions that introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices.  We explore each principle and practice as a "mindfulness pebble," a small, intentional drop of awareness that can create meaningful ripples throughout daily life.  Each session includes guided exercises, such as mindful breathing, visualization, body scan and more.  The goal of this mini series is to provide strategies to bring mindfulness into everyday life and build a sustainable personal practice. This series is designed for all experience levels; whether you are new to mindfulness or have an established practice, you are welcome!  All practices can be adapted for comfort and ability. You are free to chose to attend one or all the sessions as they fit your schedule. 

Session Structure: 

• Explore mindfulness principles related to a specific topic 

• Experience mindfulness practices  

• Reflect on the experiences  

• Discuss ways to integrate mindfulness into everyday life 

October 5, 2026 8:30 am to 9:30 am - Mindfulness Pebbles: Basics: This presentation introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices.  We explore each principle and practice as a "mindfulness pebble," a small, intentional drop of awareness that can create meaningful ripples throughout daily life.  This session includes short mindfulness practices and strategies to bring mindfulness into everyday life. Designed for all experience levels; whether you are new to mindfulness or have an established practice, you are welcome!  All practices can be adapted for comfort and ability.     

October 12, 2026 8:30 am to 9:30 am - Mindfulness Pebbles: Breath: In this presentation, participants explore mindful breathing as an anchor for attention.  The practices include several breathing techniques and observation of the breath.  Designed for all experience levels; whether you are new to mindfulness or have an established practice, you are welcome!  All practices can be adapted for comfort and ability.   

October 19, 2026 8:30 am to 9:30 am - Mindfulness Pebbles: Body: In this presentation, participants explore mindful body awareness. The practices include mindful eating, movement, and a body scan.  Designed for all experience levels; whether you are new to mindfulness or have an established practice, you are welcome!  All practices can be adapted for comfort and ability.   

Facilitators:

Miloni Rathod, rathodmi@msu.edu