Let Your Journey To Mindfulness Begin
Mindfulness is "awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment and non- judgmentally." (Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD).
Whatever your situation is at this moment, you are already whole. Learn how to access innate resources, inhabit your body, and feel at home in the body, mind, and heart.
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes
Marcel Proust
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT SCIENCE ART MEDITATION
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) and Mindfulness-Finding Peace (FPFW) Programs
at the Intersection of Science, Art, and Meditation
MBSR, MBCT-L and FPFW are science-based and updated with the latest research in the field. They are mainly experiential, using simple meditation practices to train our attention and learn how to switch and balance between the thinking mode of mind and the sensing mode of mind. Ultimately, we all wish to bring mindfulness into everyday life to live more fully. It then becomes an art of living with more joy, presence and connectedness to ourselves and the world.
ABOUT ME
My Journey to Mindfulness Corporate Facilitator
Hi, my name is Nathalie. I am french with an international background and I currently live in Washington DC, USA. I bring together my skills as an Economics Lecturer with the potential benefits of science-based mindfulness programs. I have a passion for mindfulness and my interest is at the intersection of mindfulness, leadership and education. I am a Qualified MBSR Teacher from the Mindfulness Center - Brown University School of Public Health. I have also been trained to teach MBCT for Life and Finding Peace in a Frantic World with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (UK). I teach evidence-based mindfulness programs in the workplace and for individuals. I am committed to the Guiding Ethical Principles from Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. (Learn more)
TESTIMONIALS
My overall experience of the MBSR program was excellent, frankly I thought it was going to be too much of a commitment, but it ended up being very manageable and something that I looked forward to each week. The course showed me how to slow down and appreciate all of the beauty that we have in the world. MBSR allowed me to reduce stress, open up to greater awareness, increase happiness and have more gratitude. And the value for money proposition is very favorable!
John - Miami, Florida, USA
Signing up for the MBSR Course with Kendra & Nathalie was one of the best decisions I have ever made.They complement one another beautifully, with much wisdom to deliver to the whole class. Our class happened to have ages 21-81……all ages can benefit from all their combined knowledge on being mindful in our everyday lives. Much to focus on, a delightful experience.
Karla - Naples, Florida, USA
I had an amazing experience throughout the MBSR course. The instructors, Kendra and Nathalie led the classes with their hearts and minds open and with compassion. Although, I had taken the MBSR course before with a different instructor and enjoyed it, this time I was able to go deeper with my practice and bring more patience and less stress into my life. I have learned how to stop, pause, and use the breath space before automatically reacting to things without thinking. I have taken away how to be more patient and mindful in everyday moments. I encourage everyone to learn how to bring more mindfulness into their lives!
Isa - Mansfield, Massachussetts, USA
Landing in a course led by Nathalie & Kendra is a unique way to embrace mindfulness. Their passion and long experience for this practice is a true asset to engage with full confidence in this self transforming journey. Their guided meditations are very powerful: soft voice, clear instructions with sustained silence, awakening presence. Their precious advice throughout the 8 week program helps trust the process. They emphasize the importance of practice and their own long proficiency give ways to go around resistance when it arises. All classes are supported with very subtle and sensitive poems. They were able to create a beautiful alchemy with all participants. An unforgettable moment. Thank you!!
Matthieu - Lausanne, Switzerland
My expectations were high when I decided to sign up for this 8 week program of Mindfulness with Kendra & Nathalie, as I had been practicing yoga and meditation for many years and was at a crossroad in my own practice that needed some external intervention. Kendra & Nathalie helped reassess my priorities and gave my practice a new dimension. They were so welcoming that I immediately felt in good hands. Their passion is so tangible that it embarks you right away on a long transforming journey effortless. The silent retreat offered midway was extremely well prepared and powerful - and a true revelation for many of the participants. All concepts were very well introduced and always enhanced with beautiful poems - we covered topics such as limitations, auto-pilot mode, inner wisdom, resistance, acceptance to name a few. Kendra & Nathalie excel in connecting people and it definitely gave an extra touch to the class. An unforgettable experience. Merci!
Alexandra - Lausanne, Switzerland
The instructors were very helpful during the classes, giving us tips and guidance. We often worked in smaller groups, which made the class engaging and interesting. One thing I learned about myself is that I tend to overthink about future scenarios or past occurrences, missing being truly present. This was a good challenge and opportunity to learn unexpected things about yourself. Highly recommend!
Jax - Arlington, Virginia, USA
I truly enjoyed the MBSR program. I never thought that daily mindfulness practices could have such a big impact on my everyday life. I learned that I often focus on the past and the near future, rather than the present. I would recommend the course because it enabled me to de-stress and build greater self-awareness. I am extremely grateful for having had the opportunity to participate! Bravo!
Silvia - Washington DC, USA
The facilitators of the MBSR Program were dedicated to the participants every need, and were super responsive and available at all times. What really struck me was understanding that our thoughts and emotions are not identical with “who” we are. I found this quite liberating! Another important learning I took away was the “recognizing/accepting” part of MBSR that unfolded when I stopped trying to push away unwanted feelings &/thoughts and cultivate the ability to look right at them and accept them and then let go. I found that this took away a lot of underlying pressures. I would highly recommend this program to a friend because MBSR is a tool that helps you to feel more grounded and connected in this world.
Aletta - Maputo, Mozambique
The course can improve your wellbeing by strengthening the relationship between the mind and body. I also noticed physical improvements. For example, the mindful movement meditations allowed me to stretch my muscles, and the body scan helped me find areas of my body that needed attention and tend to them. Often, I did not expect to find soreness but then when I did locate it, I was able to stretch and or take a much needed break from other activity. I had a great experience throughout the program and found the classes and practices very relaxing and encouraged me to take the time to slow down my mind and use mindfulness in everyday life!
Liam – Boston, Massachusetts USA
My overall experience of the MBCT-L course was excellent.
Every day and several times a day I practice the skills that have been taught. I am happier and feel closer to whom I am. I have a clearer sense of being grounded. I am mindful of contexts making a difference in how I feel or might interpret what I am seeing or experiencing.
The course opens one’s eyes to a fuller way of being in the world. It’s a recalibrating of self.
It gives skills/tools to us to use in relationships.
MBCT-L Participant, Virginia
I found the experience a very positive one. I learned how to meditate which I had never done, and saw how it could help me to put some space between myself and harmful thought patterns. Nathalie and Eva were very well-schooled in the coursework and extremely organized. They directed the MBCT-L course with energy and commitment.
Stephanie, Washington DC, USA
My overall experience of the MBCT-L program was very pleasant and useful in everyday life. I learned that I need to become more aware and patient in life. This program provides great tools for mindfulness in everyday life.
Venus, Maryland, USA
My overall experience of the MBSR program was excellent, frankly I thought it was going to be too much of a commitment, but it ended up being very manageable and something that I looked forward to each week. The course showed me how to slow down and appreciate all of the beauty that we have in the world. MBSR allowed me to reduce stress, open up to greater awareness, increase happiness and have more gratitude. And the value for money proposition is very favorable!
John - Miami, Florida, USA
My experience of the MBCT-L Program was very positive. The leaders were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and well prepared. I hoped to understand how Mindfulness Meditation is useful, and in this course, which combines Mindfulness Practice with Cognitive Behavioral Strategies, I gained greater clarity on how it can be helpful in my life.
I learned that if I can be more mindful about what is going on in my life at the moment, then I can influence how I feel and think about things and reduce stress, anxiety and negative thinking.
Henriette, Virginia
My overall experience of the Mindfulness-Finding Peace Program was wonderful. I learned so much about myself, my capacity for handling everyday stresses, and how to bring more mindfulness into my everyday life. I saw first-hand the benefits of this.
I learned that the body is a bellwether that can alert me to my emotions before I even feel them. By paying attention to my body, I can often find that space of awareness to respond to a situation rather than react. There are practical strategies one can learn in this program which can make a significant difference in how one deals with life’s problems.
Gerry, NW Washington DC
