About this Event
The Mindfulness Movement has been an exciting success in terms of public uptake - more people are practicing mindfulness now than ever before.
In our culture, self-confidence issues are very common, so if you, or someone you know, has them, you are in good company!
Dr. Julie (a research scientist) and Lama Kathy (a meditation instructor) will discuss the science of how the brain’s reward system gets mixed up, leading to common difficulties. But we don’t have to feel “stuck” in our confidence problems. They’re actually quite amenable to change.
Our presenters will lead us in mindfulness techniques that work with how the brain is naturally set up, and can foster a healthy view of oneself - able to rise above any mishaps and grow our already-amazing qualities.
No Monsters under the bed: Mindfulness allows one to gently look within and see that thoughts and emotions are really not so big.
You’ll leave having learned mindfulness and loving-kindness meditations to help switch the brain into a more positive, energetic mode, with growing confidence in how much one can care for the worldginia as well as teach exercises now being studied as the "next frontier" in Mindfulness research.
TICKETS for this COSI Science Festival event will be available starting Monday March 13 through 7 PM Friday May 1. We would appreciate a donation of $1 or more to defray costs, but if you do not have financial means, please feel welcome to reserve a Free Ticket.
ABOUT DR. JULIE: Dr. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University. She received her PhD in Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Brefczynski-Lewis has been practicing mindfulness for more than 20 years and researching its effects for the past decade.
ABOUT LAMA KATHY: A student of buddhism since meeting Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche in 1977, Lama Kathy participated in the first 3-Year Retreat conducted by Khenpo Rinpoche in the United States. Since graduating from retreat in 1996, Lama Kathy has served as the Resident Teacher of the Columbus KTC.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling, 645 W. Rich St., Columbus, United States
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