In education, there has been a great deal of talk about “mindset” and “mindfulness.” However, there seems to be some confusion about these two concepts and practices. While they both start with the word “mind,” they are actually quite distinct. Yet, at the same time, they can actually complement each other quite effectively. If you are an educator who is planning to introduce these approaches to students or colleagues in a meaningful way, it’s important to have a clear unde

Hi There--I am excited to announce that I'm offering a new, six-week, on-line Mindfulness 101 course starting Sunday, May 1st. This course will allow you some time to reflect on your habits of mind. Your consciousness is fluid, not fixed or static. When you intentionally set time aside to reflect on your own awareness, you can begin to recognize your go-to mental, emotional tendencies. This can create more space around these habitual ways of being, allowing more freedom ab

Hey Everyone--I have some great news! I am very excited to be taking the next step on my path to bringing mindfulness to the individuals, schools, students, and teachers in my community. As some of you may know, I started offering awareness practices to clients about three years ago now; however, last year, I took a hiatus to complete my year-long mindfulness certification at Mindful Schools. In the meantime, I returned to the east bay, took a new teaching position and have

As an teacher, I quite often encounter cynicism about our educational system. So, when I have an opportunity to talk with other educators about what is working in our schools, the good stuff, it always lifts my spirit. There are so many dedicated educators out there doing so many great things and last Saturday at CSUS, I had the chance to share (with 30 or so ) of them my passion for bringing Mindfulness to our schools. Educators who are excited about bringing it to their s