Increase physical, mental, and emotional balance and resilience through easy and soothing research-based practices. 

You will be guided in...

~breath work exercises

~vagus nerve toning

~orienting for safety

~exploration of body sensations 

~centering and grounding

~sensory awareness

~self-resourcing and self-compassion

~gentle movement 

~working with thoughts

~mood elevation

~basic mindfulness meditation

$15/class

Oct. 22nd

4:00-5:30 pm 

Private home in East Elk Grove (address provided upon registration)

Facilitated by Jennifer Newkom of Elk Grove Mindfulness

Jennifer began practicing mindfulness and meditation more than 20 years ago due to the challenges of chronic illness.  Since that time, she has found these teachings and techniques to be not only supportive, but deeply transformative.  They are interwoven into all aspects of her life - an "inner GPS" of sorts for this human journey.  She considers it a tremendous honor to be able to share the wisdom and compassion of Vipassana Meditation with you, to guide you home to yourself.  There truly is no greater gift  than the gift of presence. 

Jennifer holds degrees in Psychology and Education and is a graduate of the two year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program under senior teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.  She has also completed the Mindful Schools training for grades K-12 and Level 2 iRest Yoga Nidra teacher training.  Prior to becoming a mindfulness teacher, she taught elementary school for 20 years.  Children taught her the importance of an open heart and an open mind, qualities she hopes to share with you.