Cultivating mindfulness for health and wellbeing

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.

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UPCOMING CLASSES AND RETREATS

  • Introduction to Mindfulness 4-Week Series

    Brenda Lindsay

    Wednesdays, Aug 5 – Aug 26, 2026, 6:30 – 7:45 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), Board 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.

  • Fall 2026 Mindful Self-Compassion

    Complimentary Orientation Sep 14, 6:30 pm ET
    Eight sessions on Mondays from Sep 28 to Nov 16, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET
    Half-Day Retreat: Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET

    The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 8-Week series is an evidence-based training program developed by leading researchers Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer. It is designed to help people reduce self-criticism and harsh inner dialogue, increase emotional resilience during stress, and help regulate difficult emotions. Learn more.

    Teacher: Paulette Grotrian, M.A., USCD Certified MSC Teacher. Trained with renowned Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer; MBSR Teacher, Trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Colleagues; Board Member, Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness; Founding Member, Open Mindfulness Meditation.

    Paulette Grotrian

    Teacher: Brenda Lindsay, CPC, PRP, CYT-200, MBSR Teacher. Trained through Brown University Mindfulness Center; MSC Teacher in Training; Certified Mindfulness Instructor; Board Member, Ann Arbor Center for Mindfulness.

    Brenda Lindsay

    Register for the complimentary Orientation to learn more about the MSC 8-Week series, or register for both the orientation and the 8-Week series. “Pay what you can” pricing.

    For more information or to register, contact Brenda at Brenda@mindtransformationsllc.com or visit www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes.

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