Monday, June 13, 2016
Gentle Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation
In today’s stressful world, Beaumont Health wants to help Metro Detroiters relax, slow down and live in the moment by offering area residents free summer mindfulness programs.
“Living with Ease” is led by Ruth Lerman, M.D., an experienced, certified teacher of mindfulness-based stress reduction, or MBSR. She is a breast health specialist and a cancer survivor since 1994. Her 90 minute program, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., includes 45 minutes of gentle Hatha yoga, followed by 45 minutes of guided mindfulness meditation. There is no cost to participate and registration is not required. Participants should bring a yoga mat.
Dr. Lerman’s program is offered at two locations:
- Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills
June 14, 28; July 26; Aug. 2, 16 and 3 - Beaumont Medical Center, 8545 Common Road, Warren
July 5, 19; Aug.9 and 23
“Attend one or all,” said Dr. Lerman. “Each session is an individual experience.”
More information is available at silverlinings@beaumont.edu. This program was made possible by funding from the Beaumont Foundation.
The second program, “Mindfulness meditation: Continuing mindfulness practice” is offered Wednesday evenings through Aug. 31, from 4 to 4:45 p.m., in Rochester Hills. This is an opportunity for light yoga stretching and guided mediation. It is available in person or by conference call: 248-597-5005, passcode 845869. Sessions are led by Lucy Sternburgh, Ph.D., MBSR teacher.
There is no cost to participate and registration is not required.
It takes place at Beaumont’s Health and Wellness Center, Sola Life & Fitness, Studio C, 1555 East South Blvd., Rochester Hills.