Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.
~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
Miami Mindfulness offers the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program and other Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI’s).
These programs are based on the work pioneered in 1979 by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, scientist, author and world-renowned mindfulness meditation teacher. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he was founding Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, as well as founder and former director of its Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic.
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Special Invitation to Sit in the Wisdom and Words of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Sitting Together Heart to Heart for Ukraine and the World” with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn was recorded on Saturday, March 12th. This gathering nourishing the heart and soul of mindfulness practitioners and teachers from around the world was hosted by Anne Twohig, Founder, Centre for Mindfulness Ireland, Bob Stahl, Carolyn West, Ted Meissner, and Tony Maciag.
Recent Mindfulness Videos & Recordings You Might Find Educational or Inspiring
‘Clearing the Stage’ Podcast Episode 8
Introducing Carson Marshall, an amazing violinist at the New World Symphony on Miami Beach and Founder of “Clearing the Stage,” through which he is bringing mindfulness meditation into the concert hall, has just completed a wonderful new offering. “Episode 8” features Carson on the violin and Umer Piracha singing a folk song from his hometown where the great poet Rumi lived. Umer is a classically trained singer and translator of ancient Sufi mystical poetry and music from the Royal Courts of 14th Century India. The singing and music rise like a magnificent wave reaching for the heavens. Valerie York-Zimmerman leads a guided sitting meditation to prepare you for a “deep listening” and mystical experience. To listen to CTS Episode Eight, visit ClearingtheStage.com
Mindfulness and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Video from ‘Resilience’ – The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope event featured the award-winning documentary about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and was followed by panelists discussing “wise actions” we can take to foster resilience and mindfulness in our beloved communities. It was held March 12th at Gables UCC.
Miami Mindfulness programs benefit adults, teens and children. These programs improve wellbeing and reduce stress-related physical, psychological and emotional symptoms.
Miami Mindfulness programs are taught by founder Valerie York-Zimmerman. She is certified to teach MBSR by the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Ms. York-Zimmerman is a teacher and mentor affiliated with the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute (MBPTI), Center for Mindfulness, University of California San Diego. She was nominated by the Miami Herald for the 2016 South Florida Visionary Award in Education.
Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation:
| • Increases awareness • Improves focus and attention • Cultivates compassion • Provides clarity of mind • Accesses resources for healing • Cultivates resilience |
• Reduces stress and anxiety • Decreases anxiety and worry • Reduces anger and hostility • Prevents relapse of depression • Prevents substance abuse • Reduces intolerance |
“The Inner Journey TT has been a truly wonderful, rich, inspiring journey. It, very effectively, blends traditional Mindfulness practices, NVC, Inner Child work, etc., with current research on Childhood Trauma. Valerie brings her passion, conviction, clarity, knowledge, and compassion to each class. Above all else, the training encourages and nourishes an attitude of kindness, compassion, understanding and mindful awareness towards our children and young people. The course offers a profound opportunity for deep self-inquiry and healing. I would highly recommend this course to anyone working with children and young people in any setting.”
“I’ve been a student of Valerie since 2018 and joined her Inner Journey Teacher Training to not only deepen my own practice but also to learn trauma-informed practices to teach mindfulness to kids and teens. What I loved is that we didn’t only learn tools and practices. We also dove deep into challenging conversations of our times so we can speak and honor our truth. I admire Valerie’s authenticity and embodied presence in each class. I feel the Inner Journey TT program is an essential course to take for Mindfulness Teachers and practitioners who want to bring mindfulness into schools and communities.”
Hear Valerie York-Zimmerman and David Lawrence Jr. on 