Introduction to Mindfulness for
Parents & Caregivers
with Bec Conant of OM Births
& Noel Coakley
via ZOOM
October 6th
Thursdays 9:30am-11:00am
Cost: $30/family
For those who cannot attend live or would like to review, each session will be recorded and accessible for the following week.
How can I possibly find time to practice mindfulness, when I have a child to take care of?
Mindfulness during parenthood is one of the simplest and most profound practices we can use to enhance our parenting skills. Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention to the present moment, free of judgment or bias.
Join us for an introduction into the practices and potential outcomes of developing a mindfulness practice as a parent - not separate, but in the midst of your busy lifestyle. Learn how to practice, and experience mindfulness for yourself.
This workshop is intended for all parents who have ever wondered about mindfulness, tried to meditate, or just want to be more grounded in the midst of the parenting chaos. No Prior experience required!
Meet Bec
E-RYT 500, RPYT, HBCE
Bec has been teaching Yoga classes since 2001, when she finished the teacher training course at OM Yoga Center under Cyndi Lee. Since then Bec has gone on to gain certifications in restorative yoga and her specialty, pre-natal and post-natal yoga. Bec focuses on helping women develop strength, flexibility and confidence throughout their pregnancy and post-partum. Bec has studied prenatal and post natal yoga with Betsy Kase, Janice Clarfield, and Judith Lasater. Bec has also assisted Janice in training future pre-natal yoga teachers at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Wellness. In January of 2007, Bec completed Barbara Benagh's 15 month course: The Art of Teaching Yoga. In April of 2017 Bec completed Kaia Yoga's Meditation Teacher Training with David Nichtern.
Bec began her training as a Birth Doula in August of 2002 during a pre-natal yoga training. Her first birth experience taught her the value of intuition and a calm, steady presence in birth. Bec has attended nearly 200 births — first in the New York area, and here in Boston since September 2005. Bec was certified through DONA International until 2012.
Meet Noel
Noel Coakley is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and former elementary school special educator. He has studied Tibetan Buddhism since 1997 and the Bön tradition since 2013. He is a father, husband, and friend to a dog named Clementine. Noel is the director of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice (thebccp.com) and an assistant director at Dharma Moon (dharmamoon.com). Noel is dedicated to the accessibility of the dharma and its application in modern culture.