institute for Mindfulness studies
Clarity of Mind. Well Being. Compassion.
The Institute for Mindfulness Studies offers instruction and consultation in mindfulness- based contemplative practices. Our services are tailored to the individual, small groups, and large organizations.
Scott Rogers
Founder and Director
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Institute for Mindfulness Studies
4045 Sheridan Avenue, No. 196
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
tel: 786-239-9318
fax: 860-239-9312
This two-hour workshop will take place in Miami Beach on Sunday January 11th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is $75 and limited to ten participants. Group discounts and scholarships are available.
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The workshop will take place in Miami Beach on Sunday, January 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The course is approved for 8.5 General CLE credits, which includes one Ethics credit. To read testimonials from recent participants, click here.
testimonials
“I found myself always thinking, analyzing, and planning ahead. This constant activity left me feeling exhausted and sapped me of any ‘joie de vivre.’ Since meeting Scott and incorporating his mindfulness techniques into my everyday life, I feel less anxious and, in short -- Happier.” I am very grateful to Scott and his techniques. I encourage anyone who feels overwhelmed and over-stimulated to meet with Scott. It will change your life.”
-- Ana-Maria Deschapelle
I think the key word is "balance." Through Scott's tremendous help, I have learned to incorporate balance into my life. I really feel great. I have great energy and I actually feel so happy that I am in control of my body. It has been a tremendous experience and one that I recommend to anyone who is fed up with watching their metabolism take over and think there is nothing to do about it. Scott Rogers will change that for you and bring balance into your life.
-- Tammy G., Educator
“Scott has taught me techniques that I can seamlessly incorporate into my day. They're especially useful when the unexpected arises!”
-- Josh Shore, Attorney
“Scott, I wanted to thank you for the mindfulness techniques that you have shared with me over the last few months. They have been a really big help in my very hectic life.”
-- Laura E., Parent
“Scott’s original methods of waking us up to the present moment are easy to understand and a delight to experience.”
-- Melvin Rubin,
“Scott Rogers has the answer to finding harmony in the practice of law. Introducing concepts of mindfulness in my legal career was my answer to feeling fulfilled, balanced and rewarded. Scott has helped me integrate different techniques into my workday - a benefit that has been felt in my personal life as well.”
-- Lori Tashman, Lawyer
Institute for Mindfulness Studies
The Institute for Mindfulness Studies brings the contemplative practice of mindfulness to persons of all ages, interests, professions, and backgrounds. Using cutting-edge neuroscience research to complement the ancient traditions surrounding mindfulness and other contemplative practices, the Institute for Mindfulness Studies (IMS) offers classical meditation-based and technique oriented exercises to instruct, reinforce, and elaborate on methods of cultivating states of mindful awareness.
There is growing excitement and enthusiasm as the technologically sophisticated field of neuroscience is surprising itself with the malleability (plasticity) of the brain. These findings support an extraordinary opportunity for the enhancement of human experience. Of great promise is the influence of mindfulness practices on the structure and function of the brain, and ultimately our capacity as human beings to develop greater clarity of mind and well-being, by learning ways to facilitate greater neural integration. Not surprisingly, the popular culture is blossoming with the fruits of this newfound appreciation of a long understood truth. As the resources section of this website demonstrates, the number of books, articles, television programs, and movies that involve mindfulness and the brain is staggering.
Drawing on both the science and tradition of mindfulness practices, the mindfulness-based programs developed by IMS are context-contoured so that they might be more accessible to persons unfamiliar with mindfulness practices and offer an opportunity to deepen the practice of a more experienced practitioner. Context-countered mindfulness (CCM) involves the use of language and imagery to both communicate fundamental mindfulness principles and to develop mindfulness cues to help people “remember” to be mindful. Exercises and techniques are designed to to help people transform moment-to-moment interactions through the cultivation of greater mindful awareness.
The IMS offers foundation-level and advanced instruction and education in mindfulness-based practices. Along with traditional methods, IMS teaches the HandSight program, which it developed to allow persons, both “beginners” and experienced practitioners to explore and experience states of mindful awareness without requiring a formal sitting meditation practice. Specialized instruction and coaching is also offered for a diversity of different groups, including parents, educators, lawyers, therapists, and persons interested in dieting. To learn more about these programs, visit one of the IMS specialized websites.
Contact the Institute for Mindfulness Studies to learn more about its individual and group programs. Programs can be conducted both in-person and, thanks to modern technology, by way of close contact through e-mail, Skype, telephone, and text messaging.
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