F Mindfulness in Everyday Life

Catalog description

Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade option. 54 hours lecture per term. This course explores mindful awareness. Students will learn beginning and advanced meditation practices, the research behind mindfulness, and the historical underpinnings. The course also addresses how mindfulness reduces stress, improves attention, enhances relationships, and increases resilience. Students will demonstrate personal growth in mindful awareness and explore the biological structures that contribute to the benefits of mindfulness and well-being. Students will gain knowledge and experience with mindfulness as it manifests in the physiological, psychological, and societal realms of everyday life. (Degree Credit) (CSU) AA GE, CSU GE