UCLA MINDFUL AWARENESS RESEARCH CENTER
6 WEEK COURSES MAPs I for Daily Living
Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) are the signature educational programs of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center . These six-week classes are open to the public and lay the foundation for students to understand basic principles of mindfulness, develop a personal meditation practice, and to apply the principles in their daily life on an ongoing basis. Currently, Tom offers the MAPs I class.
The MAPs I course is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for beginners and for experienced practitioners who wish to revitalize their practice. MAPs has also been shown to be effective for ADHD, insomnia, and management of stress (see below). Each class is a combination of lecture, practice, and group feedback and discussion. MAPs is taught in a context of a supportive community environment with classes no larger than 20 to 30 students. Students report that the group support was one of the most helpful and inspiring aspects of the class. MAPs instructors have years of personal experience practicing mindfulness and teaching it nationally and internationally. MAPs is helpful for people of all backgrounds and religions. The classes are suitable for ages 16 and over.
MAPs I classes meet weekly for two hours per week for six weeks. Students will complete daily home practice meditation assignments starting at five minutes a day and working up to 20 minutes daily by the end of the course. Students will receive a complimentary Home Practice CD or USB stick with home practice recordings.
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$250
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TUESDAYS 6:30 PM PST • (45 min)
Mindfulness & Healing Compassion LIVESTREAM
45 mins - Experience a 45-minute Mindfulness & Healing Compassion class with Heather Prete, one of California’s leading Mindfulness Facilitators. The session begins with an insightful Dharma Talk, offering teachings to inspire and ground your practice, followed by a guided mindfulness sit designed to cultivate self-compassion and inner peace. Heather’s extensive expertise, rooted in Tibetan Compassion practices and Buddhist psychology, supports participants in reducing stress, navigating emotional challenges, and reconnecting with their inner wisdom. Known for her compassion, humor, and relatable approach, Heather creates a welcoming space for practitioners of all levels. This class is a transformative opportunity to pause, reflect, and find balance amidst the demands of daily life.
The session begins with an insightful Dharma Talk, offering teachings to inspire and ground your practice, followed by a guided mindfulness sit designed to cultivate self-compassion and inner peace. Heather’s extensive expertise, rooted in Tibetan Compassion practices and Buddhist psychology, supports participants in reducing stress, navigating emotional challenges, and reconnecting with their inner wisdom. Known for her compassion, humor, and relatable approach, Heather creates a welcoming space for practitioners of all levels. This class is a transformative opportunity to pause, reflect, and find balance amidst the demands of daily life.
