When: Third Sat Morning, Feb 18, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Where: Spring Green Library, 230 E. Monroe Street, Spring Green, WI (We will meet in the parking lot of the library.)

What: Bundle up! In Feb, we will be in person, outside and focusing on moving mindfulness, as we move our bodies to stay warm outside in the winter. (If it is below 15F, windy or raining, we will meet by video conference. Check with the library on Friday, Feb 17, to confirm if we will be in person or by video conference. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81953750081 Meeting ID: 819 5375 0081. This will not be a hybrid meeting of in person and video conference.) We will have the option of doing some practices inside, if needed. 

To Bring: A chair. We will have some, if needed. 

Mindfulness:

Mindfulness is paying attention to one’s thoughts, body sensations, emotions and surroundings without judgement. Mindfulness can be used for many reasons, from better physical health to better mental health to improved relationships with one’s self and others.

Our meetings will include discussions and short mindfulness exercises/practices. We will explore sitting, standing, lying down and moving mindfulness experiences.

“Without judgement” is one of the main principles of mindfulness and we will incorporate non-judgmentalness into our time together. Everyone is welcome from beginners to the experienced. No judgements.

Odd numbered months (Jan, March, May…): video conference, from home or the Library Conference Room.

Even numbered months (Feb, April, June…): outside the library or other locations, for moving mindfulness (If it is below 15F, windy or raining, we will meet by video conference.)

Roger Reynolds

Roger was introduced to mindfulness in a course led by a psychiatrist and titled “Mindfulness for Depression.” Living with PTSD, depression and anxiety, Roger credits mindfulness as a foundation of his mental health healing. The focus will be on general mindfulness, knowing everyone can benefit from increased awareness. Roger’s mental health mindfulness foundation will come through in his leading, yet not be the primary focus.