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Serenity & Silence: Getting Started with Mindfulness

Serenity & Silence is an introductory mindfulness course designed to support emotional regulation, clarity, and presence in an increasingly fast-paced world.

Mindfulness practices draw from ancient contemplative traditions and are supported by a growing body of scientific research demonstrating their impact on stress reduction, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. This course offers a grounded introduction to mindfulness that is both accessible and clinically informed.

Throughout the program, we explore:

  • The foundations and science of mindfulness

  • Practical techniques for beginning and sustaining a practice

  • Tools for working with stress, emotional reactivity, and mental noise

  • Ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life and relationships

  • Approaches for maintaining presence in the modern world

Research has shown that a consistent mindfulness practice can help us:

  • Manage overwhelming emotions

  • Reduce stress and anxiety

  • Support physical and emotional health

  • Deepen relational connection

  • Develop greater awareness of our inner experience

Serenity & Silence is offered as part of my broader body of work in integrative psychology and contemplative practice. It is intended as a starting point: a gentle, structured introduction that supports further exploration and deeper practice.

“When we slow down enough to feel safe, the body remembers how to heal.” -- Dr. Sally Nazari

This course is an invitation into that slowing, a gentle beginning, guided with care, where nothing is rushed and nothing is forced. Here, we practice mindfulness together, not as something to master, but as a way of meeting the body with safety, patience, and compassion.

This is a place to begin again - slowly, safely, and in your own time.

Reflections from participants

“What stood out most for me was not a technique, but the sense of being met. The approach Dr. Nazari uses to teaches mindfulness feels grounding and humane. I didn’t feel pressured to ‘do it right.’ I felt permission to slow down and actually listen to myself, which changed how I relate to stress in daily life.”

Anonymous (shared with permission)

“This approach to mindfulness felt different from anything I’ve tried before. It wasn’t about fixing myself or clearing my mind. It helped me understand my inner experience with more compassion and steadiness. I found myself responding more thoughtfully in moments that used to feel overwhelming.”

Anonymous (shared with permission)

Course Modules

Welcome & Orientation

Orientation
About the Creator
Introduction
Journal Prompt: Welcome & Introduction

Module 1: Understanding Mindfulness

Module 1: Understanding Mindfulness
Understanding Mindfulness
Journal Prompt: Understanding Mindfulness

Module 2: A Practical Start to Mindfulness

Module 2: A Practical Start to Mindfulness
A Practical Start to Mindfulness
Mindfulness of Breath Guided Foundational Audio Practice
Body Scan Cultivating Embodied Awareness Guided Audio Practice
Journal Prompt: A Practical Start to Mindfulness

Module 3: Deepening Your Practice

Module 3: Deepening Your Practice
Deepening Your Practice
Loving-Kindness Guided Audio Practice
Journal Prompt: Deepening Your Practice

Module 4: Mindfulness in Action

Module 4: Mindfulness in Action
Mindfulness in Action
Values Exploration Practice
Journal Prompt: Mindfulness in Action

Module 5: Mindfulness in the Modern World

Module 5: Mindfulness in the Modern World
Mindfulness in the Modern World
Journal Prompt: Mindfulness in the Modern World
Your Next Steps

BONUS

Bonus Resource: Mindfulness Matters eBook

Take your first step towards your more mindful life in this course designed to support emotional regulation, clarity, and presence in an increasingly fast-paced world.

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