Unplug and Connect With Your Essential Self

Invest an hour on Monday nights to reconnect with your essential self. Our drop-in Meditation MeetUp group is for everyone from those with years of experience to those who are considering meditation for the first time. Learn the basics of meditation and gain a deeper insight into your thoughts and patterns.

Meditation, Psychotherapy, and Workshops for Mindful Living!

Mindfulness is the intentional practice of seeking, developing and nourishing the awareness of THIS moment. By learning to stay with our experience and "pay attention on purpose, in the present moment and without judgement" we create a space of freedom where calmness and contentment can grow.

Located in Fresno's Fig Garden neighborhood

The Center for Mindfulness is conveniently located at 659 West Shaw Avenue, between Maroa and Palm Avenues in Fresno's Fig Garden neighborhood. We are easily accessible to visitors from anywhere by exiting at Shaw from either the CA-41 or CA-99 freeways.

Mindful Movement and Qi-Gong Workshops

The Center For Mindfulness partners with instructors and mindfulness-based teachers from many disciplines: from Tai-Chi and Qi Gong to journaling and poetry workshops. Be sure to join our MeetUp group to stay up-to-date with our calendar and our many offerings in mindfulness

Take A Moment To Unplug!

If your spend your day amidst the rush of never-ending stresses and deadlines, we invite you to take a moment to take a breath and reconnect with yourself. Through the ancient practice of mindfulness meditation you can not only relieve stress, but increase your happiness, contentment and optimism.

Experience The Serenity Of Our Meditation Studio

Our meditation workshops and MeetUp groups are often held in the meditation studio, which features a relaxing and serene atmosphere, soothing music and the flickering flames of candles. Cushions are provided as well as standard chairs for new meditators or those who prefer to not sit on the floor.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Welcome to the online home of
The Center For Mindfulness!



The Center for Mindfulness is based in Fresno, California that offers mindfulness-based psychotherapy, couples counseling, workshops, retreats and customized programs in mindful living to individuals and organizations throughout the San Joaquin Valley.


Our director, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and ordained Zen lay practitioner Lori Granger, can teach you how to manage the stresses of life with powerful mindfulness-based tools; including meditation and mindful movement. Her colleagues offer Qi-Gong, easy Tai Chi, mindful poetry and journaling; all of which help you actively manage your life challenges, enhance your well-being, improve relationships, and increase your skillfulness in the world.


Enjoy less DO-ing...and practice BE-ing. Learn to stop imagining your life and start embracing it, moment-by-moment with a peaceful mind and an open heart. Quiet your internal chatter and LIVE THIS MOMENT at The Center For Mindfulness!


Mindfulness meditation is widely utilized by clinics, corporate organizations, hospitals, therapists, and health education centers around the world to support people coping with challenges such as chronic pain, stress, addiction, anxiety, depression, cancer, fibromyalgia, heart disease, and diabetes, among many other illnesses.









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"This moment is the perfect teacher"
- Pema Chödrön







"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way"
- Thich Nhat Hanh









"You can't stop the waves -- but you can learn to surf!"
- Jon Kabat-Zinn

 
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