Areas of Interest

The Mindfulness Institute of the Roanoke Valley is a 501(c) 3 corporation whose mission is to promote the science and practice of mindfulness throughout our community. Our vision is to become recognized as a primary source of scientific and practical information regarding mindfulness. We have three primary mechanisms through which to accomplish its mission: information sharing, research, and training.

 

The Mindfulness Institute will: 

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1. Provide information sharing through:

· Presenting recognized mindfulness leaders to audiences in the Roanoke Valley through the Annual Mindfulness Conference

· Developing and promoting small, on-demand conferences for specific audiences

· Initiating regular communication tools to share mindfulness information and promote discussion of mindfulness

· Cataloguing and publicizing mindfulness resources within our community

· Becoming a resource center for sharing evidenced-based curricula

2. Play a significant role in developing and promoting research on mindfulness. The primary areas of interest include:

· Health Care

· Education

· First Responders

· Counseling

· Corporate Leadership

· Human Services

· Sports and Athletics

· Civic Dialogue

3. Encourage and provide training in the science and practices of mindfulness through:

· Offering conferences and workshops

· Providing support to those interested in conducting mindfulness research

· Providing mindfulness training

· Building a community of practitioners throughout the Roanoke Valley who will use mindfulness as a tool for enhancing health and well-being