Run by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, The Center for Mindfulness offers people from all walks of life the chance to improve their lives by learning about mindfulness meditation. The center offers regular five-day live-in courses where you will be taught how to put mindfulness meditation practices into place in your life. You will enjoy yoga and stretching classes, group discussions about improving awareness in your day to day life and formal instruction on meditation practices. If you are unable to attend one of the residential courses you can sign up for an on-line eight-week intensive course to set you on the path to personal fulfillment.
The Center for Mindfulness, Hoagland Pincus Bld, 222 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, Phone: 508-856-2656
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