About Slow Mindfulness
Mindfulness has plenty of definitions — but paying attention to the present moment on purpose with a spirit of curiosity and friendliness isn’t a bad one.
It’s not too tricky to grasp. We know what it feels like to be present to the world around us or to be compassionate, generous, and kind to others (and ourself!) And we also know what it feels like to be distracted by…other distractions or to respond to coworkers and family (and, yep, ourselves) in unskillful or hurtful ways.
We know the difference, but we move through the world so quickly that we forget. With inspiration from the Slow Food movement, Slow Mindfulness is about taking time to pause and find the space, curiosity, and intentionality for how we want to show up in this fast and often confusing world.
Ferris Bueller’s Day off
“Life Moves Pretty Fast. If You Don't Stop And Look Around Once In A While, You Could Miss It.”
Guillaume Apollinaire
“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”
About me: Hi! I'm Alex! I'm a mindfulness facilitator based in Washington, DC trained in the Insight Meditation tradition and with a Mindful Facilitation Certificate from UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. I love to cook, get outside, swing dance, and embarrass Walnut, my rescue pup.
In the busy world we are in, discovering the power of mindfulness and meditation to quiet my mind, become less reactive, and remember what really matters has been life changing. And I’d like to help others interested in their own journey in this space.
I believe everything in our life can teach us if we slow down to listen, whether that is art, nature, dogs, sports, and even Ted Lasso. I offer introduction to mindfulness classes and events centered on the activities, habits, pets (!), and people in our lives. I’m also available to create custom classes and events for groups and organizations! Reach out!
