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 "Equanimity （ Peace of Mind ） - How to deal with anxiety.

"I'm not sure if my presentation tomorrow will go well..."
"I am vaguely worried about the future..."

We are always anxious.
Living in this uncertain, rapidly changing society ・ we often feel unstable.
Especially with the spread of the new coronavirus, many of us may feel anxious and stressed.

But anxiety is not only a bad thing.
In ancient times, anxiety was the reason we humans were able to protect ourselves from danger.
Anxiety is inseparable from us.

However, if we are consumed by anxiety, it will grow and grow.
It is important to be aware of anxiety and deal with it mindfully.

We want to be able to deal with anxiety like a lifelong friend.

"Equanimity" is a calm state of mind.
It is used especially when one is able to maintain one's composure even in difficult or emergency situations.

This time, after the breath meditation, we will practice noticing, acknowledging, and observing the anxiety within ourselves with equanimity.

（ *People suffering from excessive anxiety should seek medical attention. ）


Looking forward to seeing you all ！



[Date and Time]

■ Los Angeles Hours ： 8/10 \〒12:00〜

■ Japan time ： 8/11 (木) 12:00〜

(開催時間 40 minutes ）


[Location] Online (Zoom)

*The URL for participation is listed on the following website
（ No registration is 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 easily gather.
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 warm and mindful atmosphere.

The site 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 friends.

Let's deepen and expand mindfulness together ！


[What is Mindfulness]

"Here ・ now" （ breathing, body sensations, etc. ） to be 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. ？

If we continue to practice mindfulness, we can become aware of our negative thoughts and feelings and consciously choose to let go of them, and
we can be more present and feel happier. You will be able to be more present, feel happier, and live more peacefully and consciously.


[Examples of Benefits]

・ Reduced depression, anxiety, pain and stress
・ Improved sleep
・ Improved concentration ・ Increased productivity
・ clearer head
・ improved creativity and intuition
・ improved emotional regulation ability (EQ^)
・ better self understanding and self acceptance
・ Helps with weight loss
・ 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 such as 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 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 want to change myself etc.