Postponed: Workshop: Mindfulness—A Pushup for Your Brain

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This program has been postponed to Sat., Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. Thank you for your interest in our programs. Enhance your focus, manage stress and live more fully in the moment through a simple mindfulness practice that takes just 12 minute a day. This workshop is for you if… You feel distracted or mentally drained most days You struggle to focus when stressed You want practical, science-backed tools to train your mind Key Takeaways from Mindfulness Research: Boost Your Focus & Improve working memory - Students who practiced mindfulness for just two weeks improved their GRE reading comprehension scores by 16 percentile points, enhanced their working memory, reduced mind wandering. (Mrazek et al., Psychological Science, 2013) Enhance Mood and Emotional Well-Being - Just a few minutes of daily meditation for 8 weeks improves attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation—even for beginners. (Suzuki et al., 2019) Benefits you'll notice: Sharper focus and improved working memory Reduced stress and anxiety Better emotional regulation and mood Practical exercises you can use anywhere Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. Harsha Golla (He/Him) has practiced meditation for over 15 years and leads science-informed mindfulness workshops in community spaces. He has guided sessions at the Aptos Library in Santa Cruz, the Fairfield Civic Center Library, and now at the Vacaville Cultural Center Library. Harsha’s approach blends ancient wisdom with modern science, offering simple practices that help calm the nervous system, sharpen attention, and build inner steadiness. He is especially passionate about supporting first responders, healthcare workers, engineers, and others who carry high levels of stress in their daily lives.

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