The Mindfulness Center

07/27/2025

🌊Escape with us to the Mediterranean beaches of Ischia, Italy, from Sept 20-27, 2025, and immerse yourself in a week of rejuvenation and discovery! Join us in a breathtaking Italian paradise where daily gentle yoga and meditation are paired with cultural exploration and relaxation.

What Awaits You:

🧘‍♀️Daily Yoga & Meditation: accessible yoga for all abilities + meditation overlooking the sapphire Mediterranean Sea.

🇮🇹Cultural Exploration: Dive into the vibrant culture exploring the lovely island of Ischia- browse the markets in the village square, indulge in local wine tastings, submerse in the healing thermal waters take a sunset boat cruise.
🍋Farm to Table Cusine: Savor gourmet meals crafted from fresh local ingredients.

🌅Serene Environment: Unwind in a peaceful beach setting, perfect for relaxation and reflection.

Let the beauty of Italy guide you on a path of self-discovery and renewal. 🌟

🔗Visit our website for more details and registration information-

https://www.themindfulnesscenter.org/retreats/

Contact Jessie@TheMindfulnessCenter.org for questions.

06/08/2025

🌊𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 🧘‍♀️𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒂 & 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑰𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒂,

September 20–27, 2025

Join internationally renowned yoga therapist and author Dr. Deborah Norris for a week of deep restoration on Italy’s lush volcanic island of Ischia. Surrounded by thermal springs, wild gardens, and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, each day invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect—with yourself and the beauty of the present moment.

☀️ Morning gentle yoga + meditation
🌸 Afternoons of beaches, spa, and exploration
🌙 Evening yin yoga + guided inquiry
🍷 Fresh cuisine, mineral waters, island sunsets
✨ No experience needed—this retreat is for 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺.
📍 Stay at the breathtaking Villa Sirena in the seaside village of Sant’Angelo.

🔗 Space is limited. Comment “Retreat” for more info + link to register. Or visit 👇𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀

04/16/2025

New Workshop Alert!🚨

Healthy Lifestyles for Healthy Living - A Transformative Wellness Program with Dr. Deborah Norris, Ph.D.

This program is for anyone looking to improve their overall health and well-being, including those managing chronic conditions and specific health concerns. If you want to take control of your health with science-backed, holistic strategies, this course is for you.

What You'll Learn:
- 🌿Healing the Gut & Digestive Wellness | Learn how gut health affects your overall well-being and how to support digestion for better energy, mood, and vitality including gut cleansing.
- 🥗Making Smart Dietary Choices | Discover how to choose and prepare nutrient-dense meals that support healing and longevity.
- 😌Pain Relief & Stress Management | Explore holistic, drug-free approaches to managing chronic pain and reducing inflammation.
- 🛌A Better Sleep for a Healthier You | Understand the connection between sleep and overall health—and learn strategies to rest deeply.
- ❤️Heart Health & Chronic Disease Prevention | Gain insights into reducing risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and other common conditions.
- 🎗Cancer Care & Immune Support | Learn how lifestyle changes can complement treatment, enhance recovery, prevent illness and support long-term health.
- 💡Personalized Wellness Strategies | Address your unique health concerns with expert guidance and an interactive learning experience.

Live on Zoom | Thursday's at 11 AM ET | 8 weeks, May 1 - June 19, 2025

By Donation | Support The Mindfulness Center a 501(c) (3) non profit organization.

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09/04/2024

🧘‍♀️🧠Elevate your career and make a profound impact on mental health! Join our “Yoga Therapy for Mental Health” 135-Hour certification online, starting Sept 13th! 🌟 This transformative live-online course is designed for yoga instructors and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and elevate their clinical practice. 💫 Learn to design evidence-based, therapeutic yoga for stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction recovery, neurodivergence, or learning differences. Secure your spot now—registration link in bio! 🔗🌿

03/19/2024

Do I know any Yoga Teachers who specialize in chair yoga for seniors?
Looking for a sub for a great class and group of seniors in Rockville.
Comment or PM me for details!

02/02/2024

What you practice is what you get. Different types of mindfulness practices have different effects. Gratitude practices are not the best practice for dealing with stress, according to a recent study, however they are good for improving relationships. One of the best practices for relieving stress is breath-focused, interoceptive awareness, basically following the breath into the body. What type of practice works best for you?

GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Gratitude-FINAL.pdf

A new study compares the effects of sitting meditation, body scan, and mindful yoga on health and well-being.

01/21/2024

Who would like to go on a Yoga Retreat with me in Greece from June 8-15, 2024?