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As meditation and mindfulness practice are increasingly shown to have multiple positive impacts on us \u2013 from improving memory and concentration to strengthening our connection to those we live and work with –\u00a0 many of us are left wondering how this actually works, does<\/i> it work and if so how to do it in the midst of a busy and demanding life?<\/p>\n

This is a 6-week class that will delve into some of the latest scientific findings about what is happening within the brain and the body, and offer the opportunity to experience them as well through direct meditative practices. Learn, for example, about the brain and emotions, the brain and mental health, the Mind-Body connection, mindfulness in education, and mindfulness and relationship.<\/p>\n

We now know that meditation and mindfulness have the power to structurally alter the brain in significant positive ways. Just as we train our bodies through physical exercise, we now know that it is possible to change the brain through training as well.\u00a0 Meditation and mindfulness practice has been shown to increase a sense of calmness, improve concentration, improve learning and memory, and strengthen our connection to others. There are other benefits as well \u2013 such as stress and burnout reduction, increased work-related satisfaction, and a better quality of life.<\/p>\n

See for yourself why and how mindfulness \u00a0works, and learn the practices that<\/em>
\n help you integrate this enlightening information into your own daily life.<\/em><\/p>\n

Class time will be divided between learning about the mechanisms within the brain that are impacted by mindfulness and meditation, then actually practicing several different avenues to mindfulness in order to experience them.<\/p>\n

The class is taught by faculty members of the UVA Mindfulness Center, Susanna Williams PhD and John Schorling MD. No prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology is needed \u2013 this is a class intended for non- medical specialists<\/i>.<\/p>\n

You can now register and pay for this mindfulness course online using the links below.<\/p>\n

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Register Online<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 | \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Pay Online<\/a> via UVA EPay<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Winter 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dates: January 21 \u2013 February 25
\nDay and Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
\nInstructor: Susanna Williams and John Schorling
\nLocation: Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, conference room 3303
\nParking: Free parking across the street in the West Complex parking lot
\nCost: $250<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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