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What is “mindfulness”?
Simply put, mindfulness is intentionally paying attention to what is happening in the current moment, developing clarity and broadening our view of whatever arises. Mindfulness can open the window of experience to greater balance, joy and compassion. Research into mindfulness has exploded recently, and evidence of its effects is growing. Documented benefits include greater concentration and empathy, reduced levels of stress and anxiety, enhanced emotional regulation, and more resilience. The word, “mindfulness” seems to be everywhere these days, but underneath the buzzword is a set of well-established practices and skills that can benefit everyone.
My approach
I employ various approaches to mindfulness that stay true to the origins of the practice, but with flexible innovations that meet my clientele wherever they may be. I offer mindfulness instruction to adults , teens and children in a variety of settings backed up by evidence-based research while honoring ancient wisdom traditions. Balancing depth with accessibility, I offer traditional, creative and interactive practices to help participants make the most of the wellness benefits of mindfulness. In school and group settings, interconnection and mindful communication are also emphasized. More than mere self-help, I teach from my own practice journey and from a socially-conscious and ethical base that recognizes individual differences with compassion and respect, while honoring connection and interdependence.
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Kate Savage, CMT-P, MFA
About Kate savage, CMT-P, MFA
My meditation practice started in 1993 in the lineage of Thich Nhat Hanh. Since 2014 I've studied in the Vipassana tradition at Insight LA, where in 2018 I completed their Facilitator Training to teach mindfulness to adults. I am a CMT-P (Certified Mindfulness Teacher-Professional) via the IMTA (International Mindfulness Teacher Association), and a Certified Mindful Schools Instructor for youth, having graduated from Mindful Schools’ Mindful Teacher yearlong training. Over my teaching career I've taught adults, university students, those in at-risk youth programs, and students in public and independent schools. I’ve designed and led mindfulness retreats and classes for public and private schools, and in a variety of medical and other settings. I earned my MFA from California State University, Long Beach, and I maintain a studio practice and exhibit my artwork regularly. My studio practice as a visual artist (see Kate Savage Art) enhances my teaching of art in much the same way that my meditation practice informs my teaching of mindfulness.