Scarsdale Adult School Catalog Spring/Summer 2024
Health and Wellness
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation for Noisy Minds This introductory course will discuss techniques to quiet the noisy mind using
This introductory course will demystify mindfulness meditation, familiarize students with the basics, and teach basic meditation practices to cultivate mindfulness around the body, emotions, and thought. Students will practice during class, have opportunities for Q&A, and take home practical tips on how to integrate a mindfulness practice into daily life. ANNE KALASHIAN has been learning mindfulness meditation for several years with the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. 4 Sessions, starting Thursday, April 11 (no class 4/25) • 7:00pm-8:30pm • Scarsdale High School • Course 12505 • $110
mindfulness meditation. Become familiar with the basic tools and recognize those you already know. Class will incorporate short talks about what mindfulness is, basic meditation practices to cultivate mindfulness around the body, emotions, and thought, and practical tips on how to integrate mindfulness practice into daily life, with time for Q&A. ANNE KALASHIAN (see bio for “Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation”).
4 Sessions, starting Thursday, May 23 • 7:00pm-8:00pm • Scarsdale High School • Course 12642 • $110
Habits Made Simple Understand the roles of motivation, willpower, and discipline in your efforts to create positive new habits and break undesirable patterns. Learn science-based practical strategies, presented in an easy, step-by-step format. Receive personalized guidance to integrate new habits into your daily routine and gain the skills and insights necessary to make lasting, positive changes. CRIS CHIAVENATO has been a certified Life Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) since 2011 and a certified Optimize Coach since 2021. She helps individuals reduce stress, create and eliminate habits, manage time, and develop a mindset for sustainable change. 4 Sessions, starting Monday, April 29 Monday, May 6 (no class 5/27) • 10:00am-12:00pm • Westchester Reform Temple • Course 12598 • $250 4 Sessions, starting Thursday, May 2 • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Scarsdale High School • Course 12599 • $250 Introduction to Mindful Movement, Breathwork, and Meditation Moving toward stillness, acquire practical tools to manage stress and cultivate focus with synergy between mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation. Through gentle yoga postures adapted for all levels, learn to move with intention and awareness to improve body coordination and reduce physical tension. Incorporate breathwork exercises to explore how conscious breathing can regulate the nervous system and enhance emotional well-being. Guided meditations introduce you to practices that cultivate present-moment awareness and foster a sense of calm clarity. JENNIFER MONNESS has been a mindfulness meditation facilitator for over 25 years, tailoring programs for those with stressful and pressure-filled careers and for older adults interested in learning how to improve focus and productivity, and increase emotional resilience. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1989, entered the public sector, and was introduced to the study of yoga and meditation while working toward a graduate degree in special education. Monness then began leading workshops in small businesses and large corporations, sharing the benefits of regular meditation practice and simple ways to integrate the practice into one’s life. 4 Sessions, starting Monday, June 3 • 9:30am-10:30am • Zoom • Course 12619 • $100
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