Mindful IN MoCo

Mindful IN MoCo Focused on mindfulness programming and meditation in Montgomery County (MoCo), Indiana (IN)

08/15/2025

Our Quest for Balance Wellness studio has been a cornerstone of the wellness community in Crawfordsville since 2012.

Indianapolis area folks: If you would be interested in taking an in-person mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) cou...
08/05/2025

Indianapolis area folks: If you would be interested in taking an in-person mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course, one will be starting in September, taught by Scott Sweet and Leslie Flowers. And, please pass this along to others you know in the area!

The journal Nature had a nice summary of current research on the health effects of stress (the article is behind a paywa...
07/20/2025

The journal Nature had a nice summary of current research on the health effects of stress (the article is behind a paywall, but you should be able to read it by making a free account).

I'd recommend this for anyone interested in learning more about the science of stress. But, I'd also offer the caution that this piece is not really focused on actionable changes you can make in your life. And, seeing stress as unhealthy (worrying about the impacts of stress) can be unhealthy as well (see the points in this piece, about how short bursts of stress can be helpful - when thinking about health, we typically focus on the negative impacts of long-term, intense activation of the stress response).

Better stress assessment and tailored interventions could give clinicians the tools they need to fend off lasting damage.

I liked this short self-compassion exercise, and thought it was a useful reminder of the option to take a step back and ...
06/28/2025

I liked this short self-compassion exercise, and thought it was a useful reminder of the option to take a step back and be aware of the wider situation when we feel ourselves becoming overwhelmed. And the option to offer a bit of kindness to ourselves in these moments.

We all tend to think the worst of ourselves when under a lot of stress. The next time you feel like you're being too hard on yourself, try this simple practice to foster self-compassion.

A look at the research on how mindfulness relates to our ability to avoid the pull of sunk costs, and the temptation to ...
06/03/2025

A look at the research on how mindfulness relates to our ability to avoid the pull of sunk costs, and the temptation to "double down" on a losing course of action.

What is the use of mindfulness? A look at how mindfulness relates to decision-making, and our ability to resist the lure of sunk costs.

Coming this month to West Lafayette!This summer, what are you going to do for yourself? How about exploring mindfulness,...
06/01/2025

Coming this month to West Lafayette!

This summer, what are you going to do for yourself?

How about exploring mindfulness, and how to be more present for all of the moments in life, big and small?

We will be starting an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course in West Lafayette in June. This is a perfect opportunity to explore how mindfulness can help us manage challenges in life, and also to be more present in each and every moment.

Hundreds of research studies have shown how the MBSR program can help us to be more resilient, and to better deal with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and a range of other conditions. And, MBSR can help us cultivate calm and to appreciate the richness of the present moment.

We will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church, of Tippecanoe County, on Thursdays (4:30-7pm) from June 26th to August 21st. And, we will also have an all-day class (a mini-retreat) on Saturday, August 9th.

Want to learn more? Our first meeting will be a free orientation on June 26th (4:30-6pm), to give an overview of the class, and also an introduction to mindfulness practice. The June 26th meeting is a good opportunity to see if this class is something that you want to explore this summer.

For more information on MBSR and details on this class, visit our website: https://mindfulinmoco.com/mbsr/

This class is offered using a "pay-it-forward" pricing, where we ask people to consider what they feel they can contribute. The registration fees we receive will support people who take a future class (and, please see our webpage for more information).

And, please reach out if you have any questions!

Meditation and mindfulness in Montgomery County, IN

Mindful living will meet tomorrow (June 1st) at 2pm at Quest For Balance Wellness!
05/31/2025

Mindful living will meet tomorrow (June 1st) at 2pm at Quest For Balance Wellness!

Come walk our outdoor meditation path and consider what it means to live in a mindful way. This month, Sunday, June 1, we think about renewal. It is a time the earth is coming alive, seasons are changing and we are growing. Join us for this time of meditation, discussion, and mindful practice. Learn more at https://qfbwellness.com/mindful-living/

This summer, what are you going to do for yourself? How about exploring mindfulness, and how to be more present for all ...
05/23/2025

This summer, what are you going to do for yourself?

How about exploring mindfulness, and how to be more present for all of the moments in life, big and small?

Our next 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course will be starting in June, and this is the perfect time to explore how mindfulness can help us manage challenges in life, and also to be more present in each and every moment.

Hundreds of research studies have shown how MBSR can help us to be more resilient, and to better deal with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and a range of other conditions. And, MBSR can help us cultivate calm and to appreciate the richness of the present moment.

We will meet at St. John's Episcopal Church, on Mondays from 6-8:30pm, from June 23rd to August 11th. And, we will also have an all-day class (a mini-retreat) on Saturday, August 2nd, at Quest For Balance Wellness

Want to learn more? Come to our free orientation session on Monday, June 16th from 6-7:30m at St. John's!

For more information on MBSR and details on this class, visit our website: https://mindfulinmoco.com/mbsr/

This class is offered using a "pay-it-forward" pricing, where we ask people to consider what they feel they can contribute. The registration fees we receive will support people who take a future class (and, please see our webpage for more information).

And, please reach out if you have any questions!

Meditation and mindfulness in Montgomery County, IN

Today at noon at St. John's Episcopal Church, join us for Lunch with the League (BYO lunch =) ), where we will be talkin...
05/02/2025

Today at noon at St. John's Episcopal Church, join us for Lunch with the League (BYO lunch =) ), where we will be talking about mindfulness and (reducing) stress:

This week, I hope that you can join us for a lunch hour presentation: "Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Mindfulness"I will...
04/29/2025

This week, I hope that you can join us for a lunch hour presentation: "Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Mindfulness"

I will be presenting this Friday (May 2nd, noon) at St John’s Episcopal Church as part of the Lunch with the League program organized by our local chapter of the League of Women Voters.

From the League's description of the lunch: Stress and anxiety can cause loss of sleep, over-eating, negative emotional regulation and impact our over physical and mental well-being, Fortunately, there are ways to manage stress and anxiety and create an environment of peace and well-being. Dr Schmitzer-Torbert will talk about MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and how it can help manage stress and anxiety reduction.

Also, please note: the Lunch with the League program is "bring your own lunch" =)

Today, we will meet for drop-in mindfulness meditation at Quest For Balance Wellness  (2-3pm). We'll do a guided meditat...
03/23/2025

Today, we will meet for drop-in mindfulness meditation at Quest For Balance Wellness (2-3pm). We'll do a guided meditation on growth, and what nourishes our life. This feels very timely as we look around to see the grasses turning green, the trees budding, and new flowers popping up each day - all of this new growth that is supported by the arrival of spring.

To register: https://jaimiranda.offeringtree.com/schedule/f5adb1b1-7f8f-4592-8a90-e49aa0b1bd71_1742752800

These early crocuses caught my eye on my walk into work last week, and I was grateful for the chance to stop and snap a quick photo.

What is ready to bloom in your life?Tomorrow, Jai will be leading a discussion of "planting" for the Mindful Living seri...
03/08/2025

What is ready to bloom in your life?

Tomorrow, Jai will be leading a discussion of "planting" for the Mindful Living series at Quest For Balance Wellness (Sunday, 2-3pm, https://qfbwellness.com/schedule/). How do we cultivate mindfulness in our lives? What are the fruits of those labors? Join us to learn more, and to share about what you are nurturing in your own life.

I saw these crocuses today, coming to life in the middle of dry, dead grasses. It reminded me of our recent mindfulness retreat (an all-day class) for our current 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course. It was a chilly Saturday, but some of us still spent some time walking the frozen ground. Connecting to one of our mindfulness practices, wne person mentioned how it had struck them how even in that cold soil, life was there, ready to spring forth once conditions were right.

What is waiting in your life to bloom? What you planting in your life, and how can you tenderly, patiently, care for those seeds?

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