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Positivity and Relaxation (Meditation) Training
A panic-stricken climate has increased stress and affected our mental and physical health. We suffer from disorders initiated or made worse by stress and need to cope with it, find some balance and reduce stress. How can we use mind and body to reduce stress, calm our mind and stay healthy?
Come join us in this nine-week journey where we answer this question and learn
- Self-care techniques to promote health, happiness, and well-being,
- Mind-Body techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, physical activity, positive psychology, creativity, humor, and adaptive thinking,
- Stress management and cultivate a more positive outlook in life.
9 Week Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART) Program
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital
Every Wednesday 8:00 – 9:30 PM EST for 9 weeks, starting October 20th, 2021
Presented by
Dr. Bindu Vyas, Ph.D. Certified Yoga Teacher (YTT200), Certified instructor for Positivity and Relaxation Training from Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The PART curriculum is based on the pioneering evidence-based research by Herbert Benson, M.D. and the Mind-Body Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and MGH Mind Body Institute. Click here to see the detailed program outline.
The program starts with goal setting and introduction to the Resiliency and Relaxation Response. Each class contains a review and experiential exercises, followed by learning and practicing new skills. Click here for program details.
Fees: Usual fees for this program would be $399. ICC is extending the introductory fees for this session to $199.00. Those who attend all the sessions will receive a refund of $100.00. Please note the special pricing may not be available for future courses.
In order to facilitate the most effective learning, the class size is limited to 15 participants. Please register early: Click here to register
Participants would receive a professionally developed workbook prepared by Mind Body Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The workbook serves as a reference during the program and for the future.
For any questions, please feel free to contact Lifestyle@ouricc.org
Facilitator/Presenter Bio –
Dr. Bindu Vyas, Ph.D. Certified Yoga Teacher (YTT200), Certified instructor for Positivity and Relaxation Training from Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Vyas has conducted Meditation classes for organizations such as the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA); She offers a Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART) course in a small group setting. The program offers self-care and relaxation training and is proven to help participants develop skills to manage stress and cultivate a positive outlook, promote health, happiness and wellbeing. For a more detailed bio of Dr. Bindu Vyas, Click here
Detailed agenda for PART program
From October 20th to December 22nd, 2021
Wednesday evening 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Tentative Outline
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Session Date Topic
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Session 1 Oct 20 Informational and Goal Setting
Session 2 Oct 27 Science of Mind Body Medicine, Breath Focus
Session 3 Nov 03 Simple Breath Awareness; Sleep
Session 4 Nov 10 Stress Awareness; Body Scan; Mindful Eating; Social Support
Session 5 Nov 17 Mending Mind and Body; Mindful Movement
Session 6 Dec 01 Creating an Adaptive Perspective; Insight Imagery
Session 7 Dec 08 Cultivating Positivity; Wise Person RR
Session 8 Dec 15 Creative Expression; Idealized Self
Session 9 Dec 22 Humor and Staying Resilient; Loving-Kindness Meditation; The Energy Battery
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Offered by: Bindu Vyas, Ph.D. in Management, Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor, PART Certified
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