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RECORDEDSeptember 16 – December 16 Wednesday3:45 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Leslie Edsall Pont, Executive Director, OasisLocations: Online ClassTake a mindful pause and join us once a month for a 15-minute guided meditation designed to help you reduce stress, restore balance, and support your overall well-being. Each virtual session offers simple mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation to help you recharge, improve focus, and cultivate greater resilience—whether you're... read moreTake a mindful pause and join us once a month for a 15-minute guided meditation designed to help you reduce stress, restore balance, and support your overall well-being. Each virtual session offers simple mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation to help you recharge, improve focus, and cultivate greater resilience—whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice. Sessions are led by Leslie Pont, Oasis Executive Director, who is also a Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and practitioner trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Drawing on years of experience helping individuals build healthier, more balanced lives, Leslie creates an inclusive and welcoming space where participants can learn practical tools for managing stress and enhancing emotional and physical wellness. Take 15 minutes each month to slow down, breathe, and invest in your well-being. -
September 28 – November 2 Monday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 6Instructor: Leslie Edsall Pont, Executive Director, OasisLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreBuild practical tools for stress relief and resilience in this small, supportive group. Over six weekly sessions, Leslie will guide you through evidence-based mind-body practices including meditation, guided imagery, breathwork, relaxation techniques, mindful movement, and expressive journaling and drawing. Sessions are experiential and interactive, held in... read moreBuild practical tools for stress relief and resilience in this small, supportive group. Over six weekly sessions, Leslie will guide you through evidence-based mind-body practices including meditation, guided imagery, breathwork, relaxation techniques, mindful movement, and expressive journaling and drawing. Sessions are experiential and interactive, held in a confidential setting that emphasizes reflection, listening, and connection. Participants should be comfortable engaging in practices and group sharing at their own pace. This group is educational and supportive in nature and is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. NOTE that consistent attendance at all six sessions is required. -
October 21 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Ann Turner, Individual, Couples, Family and Certified Sex Therapist, GWU Clinical Assistant ProfessorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreMindfulness has been shown to decrease stress, improve focus and help with emotional regulation. We'll talk about easy ways to incorporate mindfulness practices into your everyday life; from how to drink your coffee to how to drift calmly off to sleep. We'll discuss tips that will make everyday life and tasks more enjoyable; simply by tuning into them and... read moreMindfulness has been shown to decrease stress, improve focus and help with emotional regulation. We'll talk about easy ways to incorporate mindfulness practices into your everyday life; from how to drink your coffee to how to drift calmly off to sleep. We'll discuss tips that will make everyday life and tasks more enjoyable; simply by tuning into them and using your senses in the moment. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund.
