Vivinavi : Los Angeles : (United States) Los Angeles

★ Mindfulness ・ Community "Gathering" meets online every Wednesday at 8pm for meditation.
Beginners to mindfulness are also welcome. ♪


The theme this time is "Attention Training Tequnique".

Attention training is similar to the sound meditation of mindfulness meditation, but it is the practice of switching attention to sounds.

As you practice this training, you will learn not to get too caught up in one thing, and you will be able to switch your mind and control your emotions.

Studies have shown that it also helps with ruminative thinking, depression, and anxiety.

This time we will practice this attention training with nature sounds.

Looking forward to seeing you all ！



[Date and Time]

■ Los Angeles time ： Aug 31st (Wed.) 20:00～

■ Japan Time ： 9/1 (木) 12:00～

(Duration 40 minutes) ）


[Location] Online (Zoom)

*The URLs for participation are listed in the following websites.
（ Registration is not required. ）

[Participation fee] Free

[Conditions for participation] Everyone is welcome, whether you are a mindfulness beginner or practitioner.
You are welcome to show up, but it is not mandatory.

[Contents] Mindfulness Meditation Practice&Discussion

[Organizer] Asuka
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher



[Mindfulness ・ Community "Gathering"]

This is a free community where people who are interested in or practicing mindfulness can gather casually.
Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of experience in practice. We aim to be a place of relaxation where people can gather together in a mindful and warm atmosphere.

The community is run by Dr. Ryo Kugaya, a psychiatrist famous for his book "The Best Way to Rest", and Asuka, a mindfulness meditation teacher.
（ Based in Los Angeles ）

We are currently holding online meditation sessions and events in Corona.
You can join us from all over the world, not just Japan and Los Angeles.

I want more people to know about mindfulness and use it in their lives ！ and
I thought it would be more fun to have friends to encourage each other ！ than to be alone, so I am looking for more friends.

Let's deepen and expand mindfulness together ！


[What is mindfulness?
"Being aware" of what you are experiencing, without judging it.
As busy modern people, we are often on autopilot, swept up in our own automatic thoughts and feelings, or information from the outside.
In fact, the only time we have is "now," but we are not living in the "now. Don't you think this is a waste of time? ？

As you continue to practice mindfulness, you will become aware of your negative thoughts and feelings and make a conscious choice to let go of them,
and you will be more present and feel happier. You will be able to live more peacefully and consciously.


[Examples of Benefits]

・ Reduced depression, anxiety, pain and stress
・ Better sleep
・ Better concentration ・ Better productivity
・ Clearer head
・ Increased creativity and intuition
・ Increased emotional regulation
・ Greater self-understanding and self-acceptance
・ Weight loss benefits
・ Positive mindset
・ Calm judgment
・ Kindness and compassion for self and others
・ Peace of mind
etc...

Many of these have been proven effective in brain science.
Mindfulness is also used by large companies like Google and Apple in their employee programs,
and athletes in their training.
It is not religious, so anyone can easily practice ・ it.


[Recommended for]

・ Mind is stuck in the past or future
・ Stressed out
・ Irritable
・ I feel tired
・ I feel critical
・ I don't like myself
・ I feel I am living somehow
・ I want to change myself
etc. I don't like myself.