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DESCRIPTION:This short course will introduce useful tools for  identifyin
 g and managing stress\, and developing mental focus\, in  skillful and g
 entle ways.\nIt's  a special opportunity to become familiar with the tim
 e-tested\, relaxing  and restorative qualities of Mindfulness Meditation
 . We'll explore how  meditation helps lower stress levels\, focus the mi
 nd\, and be more  balanced and healthy. Meditation also helps you focus\
 , so you can  realize your "best Self."We know that many folks are often
  intimidated  by the thought of sitting still for long periods of time. 
 So we&rsquo\;ll first  explore gentle flowing movements that release ten
 sion and stress\, to  prepare for meditation.\nAs  weeks progress\, inst
 ructions will cover meditation while sitting\,  kneeling\, standing and 
 walking. Each class includes deep relaxation in  the reclining posture. 
 Jon will also offer short talks which include a  relaxed blend of Applie
 d Mindfulness&mdash\;a secular approach to teaching  meditation similar 
 to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)\, and  some traditional tea
 chings from the path to enlightenment.&nbsp\;\nThis  series is primarily
  for those new to meditation and/or want to reduce  stress. Props such a
 s chairs\, sitting cushions\, blankets and eye masks  will be provided.\
 nIntro to Mindfulness Meditation &amp\; Stress Reduction is taught by Jo
 n Waterman.\nAbout Dream:\nDream Yoga Studio &amp\; Wellness Center is&n
 bsp\;an independently-owned and operated&nbsp\;Kripalu Affiliate Studio-
 -the only one in the D.C. Metropolitan area. We're located in the heart 
 of downtown McLean\, Virginia\, convenient to Tysons Corner\, the 495 Be
 ltway\, and the George Washington Parkway.\nOur yoga and meditation teac
 hers and healing arts&nbsp\;professionals are dedicated to helping you e
 xperience greater health\, well-being and personal growth in body\, mind
  and spirit. We warm-heartedly welcome you as you are\, and seek to prov
 ide a&nbsp\;safe\,&nbsp\;inviting&nbsp\;and nurturing environment&nbsp\;
 that supports your journey.\nGuided by the principles of yoga\, we striv
 e to create a&nbsp\;true community&nbsp\;that supports each other in our
  efforts to become more fully present\, alive\, balanced\, peaceful\, jo
 yful and whole. We dream that our efforts will&nbsp\;transform&nbsp\;the
  way we experience our bodies and minds\, each other\, and the world.\nC
 ome&hellip\;and explore yoga\, meditation\, massage and other holistic p
 aths to health and happiness. Come&hellip\;and be inspired! Gain new per
 spectives and insights. Take a deep breath\, exhale and relax&hellip\;to
 &nbsp\;come home&nbsp\;to your true Self at Dream Yoga.
URL:http://mclean.patch.com/events/intro-to-mindfulness-meditation-and-st
 ress-reduction-at-dream-yoga-studio
SUMMARY:Intro to Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction at Dream Yog
 a Studio
LOCATION:Dream Yoga Studio &amp\; Wellness Center: 1485 Chain Bridge Rd\,
  Mc Lean\, VA
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