Life stresses clouded my view of the sky. Mindfulness practice brought more joy by helping me live with more intention. Now on overcast days, I trust the beauty behind the clouds and appreciate the moments.
Jacqueline Janz - Mindfulness Teacher
One Way to Practice
Learning the foundations of mindfulness opens us up to intentional living.
Set a timer for 5 minutes. Sit in a chair, Close your eyes, sense your environment. Take three long inhales/exhales. Now pay attention to sensations you feel, emotions that are present, or thoughts that appear. Just acknowledge them, don't get lost in them. Witness, with no judgement, and with a lot of curiosity.
About Us
Jacqueline
Mindfulness and meditation created ease and changed my life view, by opening my heart. My reaction to stress and negatives in our environment started to dominate and cloud my days. Relief came through practicing and learning meditation and yoga for the last 25 years. My passion and practice grew, leading me to teach. I have a two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certificate through Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield intensive program. Several other courses have had a strong influence on my life including learning Vipassana meditation (means to see things the way they really are) with S.N. Goenka, a ten-day commitment of continual silence and practice; Pema Chodron’s the Way of the Boddhisatva; and UMASS’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction’s seven day intensive. I’m passionate about sharing my journey and the many tools to help alleviate the many stresses we face.