Mindfulness for Health

Mindfulness means paying full attention to what we are doing right now. It's about noticing our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judging them. It helps us stay present and calm in the moment.

Mindfulness is important because it helps us feel calmer and more focused. Practicing it daily can reduce stress and make us more aware of our emotions. It can also improve our sleep, boost your mood, and help us make healthier choices. By staying present, we can handle life's challenges with a clearer mind and a more positive attitude.

Monthly Mindfulness Series

Discover the power of being present in the moment! Join our free Monthly Mindfulness Series to explore what mindfulness is all about.

Since 2020, Healthy Acadia has provided free virtual workshops for community members to learn tools and techniques that support mindfulness for better health and wellness. Each month, community leaders in the field of mindfulness share their knowledge and lead participants through simple mindfulness practices that we can incorporate into our daily lives. It's a great chance to connect with others, learn new ways to stay calm and centered, and find inspiration together. We welcome you to join us in exploring a variety of mindfulness topics and experiences and learn tools and tips for becoming more mindful to support our health and wellness.

Join us online via Zoom on the first Thursday of every month from 5 to 6 p.m. These workshops are free and open to all. Pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom link to join.

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Upcoming Workshops

  • February 6, 2025 | Astrological Mindfulness: Relaxation by Zodiac Sign, with Julie Daigle

    In this just-for-fun workshop, we will play with different relaxation techniques that can be associated with the four elements and three modalities of the Western astrological Zodiac. Bring your sun sign to this session (or if you don't know your sign, your birth day) to explore how alignment with these qualities could help inform your mindfulness practice. 

    Pre-registration is required for this free event. Click here to register.

  • March 6, 2025 | The Body Temple, with Paul Weiss, Director of The Whole Health Center, Bar Harbor

    Stay tuned for more information about this session.

  • April 3, 2025 | NeuroMuscular Balancing for Performance, Pain Relief, and Wellness, with Joshua Warren

    Josh Warren is currently the only certified Integrated Positional Therapy Practitioner in the state of Maine. This fully-clothed, gentle modality involves a postural assessment and holistically addresses a host of issues including and not limited to neck, shoulder, back, knee, and hip pain. Warren will share fundamental exercises for everyday optimal wellness. Four essential stretches and two key strengtheners can help balance the pelvis and the body to improve performance, alleviate pain, and enhance everyday wellness.

    Registration info coming in March 2025.

  • May 1, 2025 | 3 Body Qigong for Spring, with David Sholemson

    Spring is the time to wake up from our winter slumber and follow nature’s path of rebirth and growth. As all of nature begins to wake up and grow, we may feel the power of earth’s energy throw us out of balance. This can make us feel a bit spacy and overwhelmed, and we may feel a bit angry and irritable at this time. 

    During this class, we will practice movements to help keep our body and emotions grounded, balanced, and harmonized through specific movements for our liver and gallbladder.  We will also include other movements to balance and help move energy in our body for health and healing such as energy ball practice and sound/music meditation.  This class becomes preventive maintenance for your mind and body. 

    Registration info coming in April 2025.

Recent Workshops

  • January 5, 2025 | A Taste of Mindfulness, with Sonya Connelly

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  • October 3, 2024 | Meditating with Sound and Music, with David Sholemson

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  • September 5, 2024 | Embodying Peace, Coming Home, with Satya Kaur Khalsa 

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  • August 1, 2024 | Mindfulness and Self-compassion, with Sonya Connelly and Ursula Hanson

  • July 4, 2024 | No session, due to Independence Day holiday

  • June 6, 2024 | Gardening and Mindfulness, with Jen Harry
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  • May 2, 2024 | The Art of Habit Stacking, with Lizzie Nelson

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  • April 4, 2024 | No session, due to a snowstorm and power outages.

  • March 7, 2024 | Mindfulness Self-Compassion, with Kalindi Dinoffer

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  • February 15, 2024 | The Art of Listening, with Josh Ehrlich

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  • January 4, 2024 | Simple and Immediately Effective Tools for Stress Reduction, with Tom Speare

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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Tools, Techniques and Exercises

Enjoy exploring these Mindfulness and Self-Compassion exercises and techniques! We have compiled a lovely list with links to websites and articles by leading professionals in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion. Have Fun!

For additional information about this and future mindfulness events in the series or additional programs focused on building skills that promote mindful living, please reach out to Ursula Hanson at ursula@healthyacadia.org or Sonya Connelly at sonya.connelly@healthyacadia.org. We are available for workshops, classes and/or resources!  We look forward to hearing from you!

Subscribe to Healthy Acadia’s e-newsletter to stay updated and register for these free events