Greatwoods Zen
A mindfulness community
serving greater Charlotte
Our upcoming Days of Mindfulness!
September 13 - At Greatwoods Nature!
(Our old location: 8015 Sullivan Drive, Charlotte, NC)
September 20 - At 2631 Buckleigh Drive
September 27 - At 2631 Buckleigh Drive
Days of Mindfulness
Saturdays, 10am - 1:00pm
Outdoor mindful walking
Guided sitting meditation
Mindful Movements
Teachings on engaged mindfulness
Group sharing and connection
Mindful lunch offered to all
Greatwoods Zen has recently moved!
We are now next door to Reedy Creek Park, a beautiful, sprawling 1000+ acre natural preserve. For our Days of Mindfulness, please meet at:
2631 Buckleigh Drive, in Charlotte.
Mindfulness Research News
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry showed that an 8-week mindfulness-based course had comparable effectiveness in treating anxiety as a common anti-anxiety medication.
Another recent research study in JAMA Psychiatry discovered that people who studied mindfulness for 8 weeks with a counselor experienced a 17.5% greater improvement in depressive symptoms than those who received cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a standard treatment for depression.
Meditation Funnies of the Month
