Silvi Winthrop offers free meditation and mindfulness lessons.
Certified meditation and mindfulness instructor Silvi Winthrop will offer sessions “Mindful Mondays” in the Palisades Library Community Room at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, January 22 and January 29. Please RSVP to silviwinthropcounseling@gmail.com for this complimentary program
Winthrop received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. She has been helping clients alleviate stress, depression and anxiety since 2014.
According to Healthline, the 12 science-based benefits of meditation are: reduces stress; controls anxiety; promotes emotional health; enhances self-awareness; lengthens attention span; may reduce age-related memory loss; can generate kindness; may help fight addictions; improves sleep; helps control pain; can decrease blood pressure; and it is accessible anywhere.
The program is hosted by the Friends of the Pacific Palisades Library Association. Participants are welcome to bring a cushion to class if they wish to sit on the floor or use the cushions provided. Otherwise, regular seating will be provided.