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Did you know that\u00a0Mindfulness<\/strong>\u00a0has not only been proven to help people manage stress, but can also help to improve productivity, reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, decrease anxiety and depression, and improve immune function.\u00a0 Why not give it a try?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0for some resources on Mindfulness including links to guided meditation and breathing activities.<\/strong>\u00a0 There are also several apps you can download with free daily practices.<\/p>\n Want to know more about\u00a0the science and practical application of mindfulness. Check out the webinar recording below:<\/span><\/p>\n Intro to Mindfulness:\u00a0<\/strong> This workshop provides an overview of why and how mindfulness can help you effectively manage stress and explores strategies to help you apply this skill every day!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>View Recording\u00a0<\/b>HERE<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “I will find time during the day to stop and go into silence. This will help me to be a more centered, calm and patient teacher.”<\/em><\/p>\n Meditation Time<\/span> Meditation<\/span> – from\u00a0<\/span>Soulsparks<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Heartfulness Institute offered weekly meditation session to ACC employees. \u00a0Please use the recorded sessions to begin your first introduction to meditation or to expand your current practice.
\n<\/strong>Set time aside to participate in our introduction to meditation series.
\nWeek 1\u00a0<\/a>Introduction to Heartfulness and Well-being<\/a>
\nWeek 2\u00a0<\/a>Introduction to Heartfulness Meditation
\nWeek 3\u00a0<\/a>Introduction to Heartfulness Observation<\/a>
\n<\/a>Week 4\u00a0Introduction to Heartfulness Rejuvenation<\/a>
\nWeek 5 Introduction to Consciousness<\/a>
\nWeek 6 Introduction to\u00a0Science of Stillness<\/a>
\nWeek 7 Combining the Elements of Heartfulness
\n<\/a>Session slides<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPaige Davis led our Mindfulness+Meditation workshops for ACC employees.\u00a0For daily inspiration, tips and tools,\u00a0visit\u00a0<\/a>Paige’s blog<\/a>.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe benefits of daily stress management\/relaxation practices are now becoming more prevalent and well documented. Scientific studies are increasingly proving the measurable and positive effects that meditation and mindfulness can have on health, productivity, and attitude.Soul Sparks programs provide\u00a0tangible stress reduction tools and techniques<\/strong>\u00a0that can increase overall health and well being. Below are just a few of the\u00a0proven benefits<\/strong>:
\nImproves energy and vitality
\nEnhances memory, mental clarity, attention and focus
\nReduces stress
\nAssists in relaxation
\nIncreases productivity
\nImproves sleeping patterns
\nImproves digestion
\nAlleviates depression<\/p>\n