Join M.J. Schwartz of Studio 138 for an introduction to mindfulness. In this workshop, you will be given a brief overview of the concept of mindfulness. and we will discuss the scientifically backed benefits of having a regular mindfulness practice, such as better sleep and improved concentration. M.J. will then guide you through a few seated exercises and meditations. You will leave with a handout, simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily lives. There will be a Q and A period at the end of the session. No previous mindfulness experience is necessary!

M.J. Schwartz is the owner of Studio 138: A Healing for Perfectionists, based in Longmeadow, MA. She has a B.A. in psychology from Smith College, where she studied perfectionism with one of the field's leading researchers. M.J. holds certifications in mindfulness, yoga, Intuitive Eating, and life coaching. M.J. started practicing yoga and mindfulness when she was twelve years old, and she loves sharing the gifts of these modalities with others. As someone who has experienced chronic illness and disability, she has firsthand experience of how these practices can improve both physical and emotional health, contributing to a higher quality of life.

When not working with clients, M.J. enjoys spending time in nature, especially by the ocean, any chance she gets. She is also an essayist and independent journalist, and experiences writing as a powerful way to incorporate mindfulness into daily life.