Mindful Moments: A Series of Mindfulness Workshops, Nov, 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 thought and emotion practices, short meditations 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 

November 5, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Mindfulness Pebbles: Thoughts: In this presentation, participants explore thoughts and how to observe them without getting swept away.  Practices include thought surfing, reframing, and decentering.  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.  

November 12, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Mindfulness Pebbles: Emotions: In this presentation, participants learn how to notice, name, and make space for emotions with openness and kindness.  Practices focus on labeling emotions, self-compassion, and guided imagery to support emotional awareness.  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.   

November 19, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Mindfulness Pebbles: Practice: In this presentation, participants learn how to notice, name, and make space for emotions with openness and kindness.  Practices focus on labeling emotions, self-compassion, and guided imagery to support emotional awareness.  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