Upcoming Workshop-Starts This Sunday, November 1st!

4 WEEK MINDFULNESS PSYCHOEDUCATION & PROCESS WORKSHOP
with DR. ERICA ELLIS

Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, yoga, and tai chi have proven to have a positive impact on brain plasticity. In fact, studies have revealed that people who meditate have significant growth in their prefrontal region, an area that governs a host of functions ranging from organization and attention to empathy and emotional regulation (Siegel, 2007). Metaphorically speaking, the prefrontal cortex is a bit like the brain’s central command system, and as such it is able to communicate with, connect and synchronize many different areas of the brain. Like an orchestra conductor, this synchronizing function creates harmony in our neural wiring and rhythmicity between our mind-body-brain.

Weaving together discussion and experiential exercises, this four week workshop will explore mindfulness practice, with a particular focus on the notion of “synchrony” or “rhythmicity” and the impact psychological perception on brain, body and spiritual states. Each ninety minute session will include psychoeducation, mindfulness exercises (ranging from breathe awareness to bodywork techniques), and a process component, in which students’ will have an opportunity to reflect on what comes up for them. Mindfulness processes will be explored and exercises will be tailored to help each student find a practice that feels authentic and accessible for their personal rhythm.

WHEN: Sundays, 5:00pm-6:30pm, beginning 11/1/09 and ending 11/22/09
WHERE: 864 South Robertson Blvd, Suite 304, Los Angeles
COST: $120.00 for 4 classes ($30/class)
REGISTRATION INFO: Please email Erica at esquaredpsyd@gmail.com or call 310.464.3440 Please note that space is limited to 10 students.