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Spotlight on Nature this Spring and Summer!
We all benefit in so many ways from this planet we live on! Nature is a form of solace, nurture and inspiration for me. We have all been through so much this year with the pandemic and as I write the numbers are rising once again. It is easy to feel despair and hopeless, angry, and weary of it all. Mindfulness can bring great peace and relief to these troubles. So, this spring and summer I will be coupling nature and mindfulness  for the classes I am offering. 
April 22- Earth Day silent meditation event- Wilcox Park
GR Parks- Family Mindfulness this Summer
Reconnecting with the Environment this Spring

"Awake in the Wild Nature Meditation is a unique way to be in nature. It is the art of being outdoors with a contemplative presence. Through the power of mindfulness people can cultivate a receptive, open quality of awareness that allows a rich sensitivity and connection to the natural world.
Unlike being indoors, meditating in the wild allows you to utilize all of your senses and the sensory environment as a support for being present. From that intimate connection, you  can develop insight, clarity and a visceral understanding  of knowing one’s place in the web of life. By doing so, the wisdom of nature is easily revealed.
Utilizing various mindfulness practices outdoors allows you to touch a sense of joy, wonder, love and connection. It is a way to wake up to the preciousness of this moment and the beauty of the earth we all share. Out of that connection can arise a deep care for the planet and a desire to live in greater harmony and sustainability."

​Mark Coleman

Why Mindfulness?

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. I have seen and witnessed the power of change in my own life as well as others' lives through the practice of mindfulness and mindful self-compassion. I do believe that by practicing mindfulness and self-compassion we will be more at peace with ourselves and in turn, this will make the world a better place. Mindfulness and Mindful Self Compassion help us learn how to take care of our minds and our hearts.

We are living in unprecedented times. Fear is real and raw. This is a time to heal, take care of yourselves and your families. We are offering a number of free meditations, as well as online classes to learn mindfulness and mindful self compassion. Please go to the page titled Meditations and Resources for Difficult Times.to learn more. 

​With Deep Gratitude
Cheryl

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About Cheryl Blackington
Mindfulness Teacher and Owner of Teens Just Breathe

Teaching is my passion, whether it be teaching middle school students in Forest Hills for 37 years, or now, teaching mindfulness to youth and adults. 

Formal Training
Mindfulness Stress Reduction and Self Compassion
Mindfulness in Schools: Certified
Mindful Schools
KORU mindfulness for the college age
Making Friends with Yourself for Teens
Acadia Health: Trauma Informed Care Attendance


Contact Cheryl
teensjustbreathe@gmail.com
616-581-9217

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Cheryl Talks About Mindful Self Compassion

Teens Discuss Benefits of Mindfulness

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