Mindfulness Pebbles: Principles and Practice
April 6, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026 - 12:00PM
Contact: Nicole Persing-Wethington, wethingn@msu.edu
Mindfulness Pebbles: Principles and Practice is a six-lesson series that introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices. We explore each principle and practice as a "mindfulness pebble," a small, intentional drop of awareness that can create meaningful ripples throughout daily life. Each session includes guided exercises, such as mindful breathing, visualization, body scan, thought and emotion practices, and short meditations. The series provides strategies to bring mindfulness into everyday life and build a sustainable personal practice. This series is designed for all experience levels; whether you are new to mindfulness or have an established practice, you are welcome! All practices can be adapted for comfort and ability.
Session Structure:
- Explore mindfulness principles related to a specific topic
- Experience mindfulness practices
- Reflect on the experiences
- Discuss ways to integrate mindfulness into everyday life
Session Topics:
- Basics: In this lesson, participants are introduced to the basic principles of mindfulness and experience foundational practices to start directing attention to the present moment.
- Breath: In this lesson, participants explore mindful breathing as an anchor for attention. The practices include several breathing techniques and observation of the breath.
- Body: In this lesson, participants develop awareness of body sensations and connections through body scan, mindful eating, and mindful movement.
- Thoughts: In this lesson, participants explore thoughts and how to observe them without getting swept away. Practices include thought surfing, reframing, and decentering.
- Emotions: In this lesson, participants learn how to notice, name, and make space for emotions with openness and kindness. Practices focus on labeling emotions, self-compassion, and guided imagery to support emotional awareness.
- Practice: In this lesson, participants explore ways to continue practicing mindfulness in daily life. Practices include sensory anchors, mantras, gratitude, and traditional meditation; as well as building a plan for sustainable practice.
Schedule: Mondays, 12:00pm-1:00pm ET
April 6, 2026
April 13, 2026
April 20, 2026
April 27, 2026
May 4, 2026
May 11, 2026
This mindfulness series is also offered with SLEEP as Mindfulness for Better SLEEP.
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