Being mindful means paying attention—and keeping our attention—in the present moment, rather than allowing our attention to become distracted or carried away by thoughts and worries about the past or the future. We can press the pause button on these thoughts and rest our attention in the present, which can give us needed relief and boost our mental health and well-being. According to the Mayo Clinic, “practicing mindfulness exercises can have many possible benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, lessening negative thinking and distraction, and improving mood”.1
Mindfulness practices provide us with tools for resilience, stress relief, and inner confidence. At the Y we provide a variety of options to assist you in this practice.
1. Mayo Clinic Health System (2020). Use Mindfulness to Improve Well-Being.
Mindfulness Programs
At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, we’re committed to your whole health. This means that in addition to the wonderful facilities, equipment, and classes that we provide for physical exercise, we’re bringing you Mindfulness programming to support your mental health.
Mental Health is Part of Your Overall Health
Mental health starts with your thoughts - which affect how you feel and ultimately how you act. Mental health also impacts your relationship with others and your physical health, too.
If you are ready to focus on your mental health, read more today.
Virtual Programs
Our vast virtual offerings at YMCA360 provide a Mind & Body category. So, take a deep breath and start your mindful journey with this active, meditative collection of programs. Don't have a login yet? Learn more.
Meet Heather
Heather Bloodworth
Executive Mindfulness Coach
Heather has a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, and is currently attending the University of California for certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, as well as completing a two-year Mindfulness certificate through the Awareness Training Institute, Sounds True, and the Greater Good Science Center affiliated with and based at the University of California, Berkeley. Heather also holds a 200-hour Yoga Instructor Certification and is a national YMCA leadership and development trainer.
