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Mindfulness Training and Meditation with Rolf VanAnders | |
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Event Type: Adults Age Group(s): Adults Date: 1/28/2019 Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 8:30 PM Description: Rolf VanAnders, Mind-Body Wellness Program coordinator and Mindfulness Trainer,will demonstrate the principles of Meditation and Mindfulness for Health and Wellness.
Library: Old Metairie LibraryThis events is free of charge and open to the public. Rolf VanAnders says that bringing mindfulness to any activity transforms it into a kind of meditation. He says that practicing mindfulness has been proven to help people relax, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system which can optimize health and well-being while enhancing concentration, awareness, learning, memory, cognitive performance, social intelligence, emotional balance, creativity and problem-solving abilities. The daily practice of mindfulness exercises can bring people happiness and elevated quality of life. Rolf VanAnders is on staff at the LSUHSC Medical Center as a mind-body fitness coordinator and program design, personal trainer, and instructor in the field of mindfulness-based stress reduction as mind/body medicine and wellness exercise. Rolf is also a graphic artist, writer, interior designer and landscape artist. Location: Meeting Room |