In-Person: Savoring the Moment - An Evening of Mindful Eating

phones, we can easily miss the whole experience of feeding and nourishing these bodies. Mindful eating is the practice of bringing curious, kind and nonjudgmental attention to the experience of eating. We can tune in to the process from the beginning signs of hunger, to the process of planning a meal, and the actual act of feeding one’s self. When we are able to meet our present moment experience without judgment, it supports nervous system regulation, greater emotional awareness and attunement to your gut. In this way we can transform the chore or pleasure trap of eating into a nourishing and grounding experience. Mindful eating is NOT a diet, or a practice aimed at controlling what you eat, or changing your body. The practice of mindful eating can support building a relationship of trust and care with your body, it can deepen your understanding of what nourishes and supports a feeling of wellbeing, and it invites us into greater presence with the whole sense experience of eating. In this evening of mindful eating we will explore mindfulness, habits and ideas that influence our relationship to food and bodies, and practice bringing curious and kind attention to the sense experience of mealtime. There will be guided practice opportunities, as well as some silent eating for individual practice time, and discussion to share observations and learnings. A variety of light snacks (including gluten-free options) will be provided to support this exploration of the practice of mindful eating. Registration: Please register below. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) If you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. CLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. Volunteering All of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.