MINDFUL MEDITATION for 

                    STRESS REDUCTION


There will be a FREE DEMO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR STRESS REDUCTION class on Thursday, May 14, 2 - 3:15pm at Franklin County's YMCA If you are curious about the topic, this is a great way to find out more and to enjoy some of the practices offered. We will be doing some gentle relaxing stretches (on a chair), talking about the physiology of stress and sharing some techniques that can give a greater ability to meet the stresses of everyday life. Pre-registration is required.   A six week class will be offered starting Thursday, May 21, 2-4 pm at the Y, 451 Main St., Greenfield MA 01301. The cost is $125 for Y members and $150 for non-members.There will be another 6 week class offered for SENIORS at the Hadley Senior Center on Fridays 11:30am - 1:30 pm starting May 15 (skipping June 19 for Juneteenth.)  The cost is $125 for all seniors 55+ from all towns.  Call or email for info/registration: 413-230-1518, jean.erlbaum@verizon.net.

 

  The instructor, Jean Erlbaum, M.S., was trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at UMass Medical Center, Worcester, and has been teaching yoga and meditation in the Pioneer Valley since 1972.  She is the author of Sit With Less Pain: Gentle Yoga for Meditators (Wisdom Publ. 2014)