Present moment, Wonderful Moment.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness means to remember. We practice to build that muscle to remember what is real and what is true. Meet life here and now as it really is, and not as it appears to be. It’s possible to find relief from the conditioned mind that is caught in the past or carried away by the future. The practice of meditation creates a pathway for the mind to connect to the heart and the body and breath. In this balance state, we learn how to live from our deepest intention by tapping into the higher levels of awareness.
Practicing in a group setting is a key component to building that habit of awareness. Good friends keep us on track. A skilled teacher steers us in the right direction. The techniques learned can help refine our energy of mindfulness. Teachings give us a framework and context for the experiences we are having. You don’t have to do it alone. It’s easier with others.
Join our meditation community and be fully supported as you explore the inner landscape of your mind and body.
Or take an 8-Week MBSR Course to deepen your mindfulness practice. Realize the benefits that are yours to tap into!
Mindfulness-based stress Reduction
What is MBSR?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective, scientifically researched methodology for building resilience, balance and peace of mind. MBSR was created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. 40 yrs ago at the Center of Mindfulness of UMass.
This course integrates neuroscience with clinical studies to reveal the effectiveness of mindfulness for alleviating chronic pain, improving medical symptoms, and managing anxiety and depression.
It is the most researched program available, backed by hundreds of published research. Participants who have completed the course report an increase in their quality of life, including pain and anxiety reduction. Learn effective techniques to regulate emotions and problem solve through experiential learning and the direct application of mindfulness under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
How it works
This is an interactive 8-week course offered online or in-person. Each class is 2.5 hours. This course includes one daylong session for integration and deepening of practices. Classes consist of mindfulness meditation, movement practices, group discussions, and materials to support participants’ learning of the relationship between mindfulness, stress and well-being. Learn about stress and how to develop a new relationship with challenging situations. The course begins with an orientation where you get to sample the practices and the format to see if it’s for you.
Benefits
stress reduction
decreased medical symptoms
improved sense of well-being
increase in focus productivity
greater ability to manage anxiety and depression
loosening of the grip of negative habits and thinking
improvement in symptoms of burnout
clearer recognition of when your mood changes so you can become less reactive
learning how to be present to appreciate the simple pleasures of everyday experiences
experience aliveness in everyday life and feel connected to yourself
discovery that unwanted thoughts and feelings can be seen from a new perspective--one that brings a sense of kindness and openness to meet and welcome it all.
sign up
Reserve your spot for the upcoming MBSR course below. Upon signing up, you will receive an invitation to attend an Introductory Session to gain a sense of how the course works and how to get the most out of the training. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet the instructor. Sign up here!
About the instructor
Trina Truong is a qualified MBSR Teacher trained at the Mindfulness Center of Brown University. She has trained in trauma-sensitive mindfulness with a focus on marginalized communities. She has taught mindfulness and meditation in the prison, to women’s groups, to Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color, to business professionals, at colleges, and to the meditation communities throughout the Pacific Northwest and cities around the country. She is the co-founder of Pacific Northwest Meditation, an inclusive meditation community based in Portland. Since 2020, she offers a daily guided meditation and reflection in her online meditation community, Wake Up Together. She is passionate about creating opportunities for meditators to maintain a daily practice and to practice over a longer period while experiencing the support of community.
Trina Truong (she/her)
COURSE TEACHER
Hi! I’m Trina.
I am so happy that you are here to visit! I’m eager to share with you the tools that have worked for me and for many of my students who practice mindfulness. I’ve taught mindfulness workshops, classes and retreats for the past 10 years in a variety of settings, from public sectors in prison and educational institutions, to spiritual and non-profit centers. I would love to show you how to deepen your capacity of awareness to take on all the challenges of day to day life with a greater sense of stability and ease, and perhaps, maybe even with joy.
I look forward to the possibility of working with you!
Qualified MBSR Teacher trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with a focus on trauma-sensitive mindfulness at the Mindfulness Center of Brown University.
Authorized Meditation Teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition
Sat in intensive meditation retreat for over 150 days
Completed a 3 Year Curriculum for Living Program with Landmark Academy, trained as a Performance Coach
Trainings received:
one mindful organization at a time
WORK WITH TRINA
Want to work with Trina? Are you interested in creating a Mindfulness training for your organization, company, or group?
Mindfulness Workshops or Ongoing Training can be tailored to fit your organization’s wellness plan.
Hear a recorded meditation from Trina in Wake Up Together Morning Meditations. Podcast begins with a 30-min guided meditation followed by reflections paralleling the practice of mindfulness and its application in daily life.
Get support with the guidance of a teacher and a group of like-minded folks to maintain a daily meditation practice. Join our daily sitting group and ignite your habit to stick to the practice everyday.
Come to a live event, be in a supportive setting with other like-minded friends, and see if the teachings and practices resonate with you. No obligation to join or sign up. Public events are offered freely. Donations are welcomed.
