We will discuss the origins of mindful self-compassion and explore how mindful self-compassion practices can help us engage in our relationship to ourselves, reducing stress and enhancing well being. Simple practices of breathing and compassionate awareness will support our discussion as we explore mindfulness and self-compassion from the inside out.
Join local mindfulness teacher Carolyn McCarthy for an exploration of mindfulness practices that promote bringing yourself greater self-compassion. We will discuss the origins of mindful self-compassion and explore how mindful self-compassion practices can help us engage in our relationship to ourselves, reducing stress and enhancing well being. Simple practices of breathing and compassionate awareness will support our discussion as we explore mindfulness and self-compassion from the inside out.
Mindfulness Northwest was founded in 2011 as a way to offer the benefits of mindfulness meditation and practices to the greater Pacific Northwest and is now offering courses and staff trainings at sites from Seattle to Bellingham. Carolyn is a lifelong writer and performer who cultivates attentiveness and joy. With a degree in Latin American Studies and Women's Studies, she uses mindfulness to support the work of social justice, turning toward the difficult within and without. Carolyn is a certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Zest, warmth, and wit enliven her teaching. Core practices: sitting meditation, time outside, solo living room dance parties. Visit her online at www.carolynmcc.com.
