Cultivating Mindfulness for Health and Wellbeing
The Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness (AACFM) cultivates and supports mindfulness to promote health and well-being in communities by offering classes, retreats, presentations, events, and financial scholarships and mentorships for aspiring mindfulness teachers. For more information on scholarship opportunities click here.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND RETREATS
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Cultivating the Boundless Heart Retreat
In-Person Retreat led by Libby Robinson, Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
This retreat will focus on cultivating the four abodes of the heart—kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, also called the Brahma Vijaras. These overlapping traits are skills that we can develop and foster step by step, bit by bit. The six-hour retreat will focus on practicing the qualities in the context of mindfulness—compassionate awareness of the present moment. We will alternate sitting and movement practices of these qualities.
Previous mindfulness experience is recommended. Space is limited to 30 people. Teachings are free, but donations are requested to cover space rental ($30–$50). Please bring a healthy lunch. Registration is necessary so I can send you directions and payment options. For more information or to register, contact Libby at libbyrobinson7@gmail.com.
Teacher: Libby Robinson, Ph.D., MSW. Since 1979, Libby has practiced mindfulness and the Brahma Vijaras in her personal practice including week-long silent retreats. Libby is an experienced mindfulness teacher.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Zoom
(for ages 60 plus)
Tuesdays, June 3 – July 22, 2025, 1:15 – 3:15 pm.
Michigan Medicine is offering Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for those age 60 plus. It is an eight-session evidence-based practice, for prevention of depression and anxiety relapse and to enhance a sense of well-being. Fees are covered by Medicare and most insurance. Some copay might apply.
Instructor: Mariko Foulk, LMSW, ACSW.
Call or email Mariko to schedule an inital assessment appointment. 734-763-4965. mfoulk@umich.edu.
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Introduction to Mindfulness 4-Week Series
Wednesdays, July 9 – July 30, 2025, 7:30 – 8:45 pm ET
Learn how to be more present and aware at both work and home, while reducing stress, and finding more ease and happiness in life. This is an opportunity to offer yourself and others more compassion and kindness during challenging times.
Teacher: Brenda Lindsay, CPC, PRP, CPA. MBSR teacher trained through Brown University, Certified Mindfulness Instructor from AIHCP, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200), Council Member of the Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness.
For more information or to register, contact Brenda at Brenda@mindtransformationsllc.com or visit www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes. Scholarships are available.