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Virtual Meditation Programs

Join the Palo Alto Art Center for weekly virtual meditations with stress management consultant Julie Forbes, Ph.D. on Thursdays at noon, January 27-June 30. This series is presented in conjunction with Creative Attention: Art and Community Restoration.
Link to Julie Forbes’ Guided Practices: www.julieforbes.com/guidedpractices.htm

1st week of each month: Mindfulness Meditation
Engage in Mindfulness meditation to bring and maintain your awareness in the present moment.  Practicing mindfulness will help you use your senses to calm an agitated mind and gain insight into your reactivity. This hour includes guided Mindfulness meditation, plus discussion or Q&A.

2nd week of each month: Mindful Body Scan Meditation
Engage in a Mindful Body Scan meditation using your body as the primary object to bring and maintain your awareness in the present moment. Paying attention to your direct experience will help you cultivate greater stillness in your body and mind. This hour includes guided Mindful Body Scan meditation, plus discussion or Q&A.

3rd week of each month: Loving Kindness Meditation
Engage in a Loving Kindness meditation to bring intentions of kindness and goodwill to yourself and extend those intentions to others.  This hour includes guided Loving Kindness meditation, plus discussion or Q&A.

4th week of each month: Guided Visualization Meditation
Engage in a Guided Visualization meditation to use the power of your own mind to promote relaxation.  This hour includes Guided Visualization meditation, plus discussion or Q&A.

5th week of the month: Mindful Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Engage in a Mindful Progressive Muscle Relaxation practice to recognize and actively release