This 4-week course explores what mindfulness is (and isn’t) through direct experience and discussion. Each week we will investigate a different aspect of mindfulness and its implications for your life. Learn more about the Introduction to Mindfulness course. https://csh.umn.edu/…/mindfulness…/intro-mindfulness By the end of the class, you will be able to: Define what mindfulness is –and isn’t Discuss at least two of the benefits supported by scientific evidence that you are interested in Articulate if you have seen any changes in yourself or your life with the practice Give yourself basic meditation instructions so you can practice on your own Identify the challenges you sometimes face when meditating and strategies to address them Identify at least two practices that you will do in daily life And we hope that you will set an intention to practice at least 10 minutes a day!