KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Local mindfulness teacher, consultant and author JoAnn Saccato will present “Mindfulness for Stress Reduction,” a free 90-minute workshop, on March 29.

The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. at A Positive Light Meditation Center, located at 6470 Kelsey Creek Drive, Kelseyville.

The event is free and open to the public.

The experientially-based workshop will include the history of mindfulness, scientific findings, with emphasis on stress reduction, and guided mindfulness exercises including breath awareness, gentle movement and loving kindness.

The workshop is based on Ms. Saccato's courses and forthcoming book, “Mindful and Intentional Living: A Path to Peace, Clarity and Freedom.”

Mindfulness is a body-based practice that invites one to pay kind, non-judgmental attention to direct experience.

Studies indicate that mindfulness can help reduce stress and stress-related illnesses, increase focus and attention, decrease incidences of and relapses with depression, help reduce anxiety, and aid in sleep and digestive disorders.

Joanie Lane, guiding spiritual teacher of A Positive Light Meditation Center, a nonprofit whose vision is to spread compassion and loving kindness throughout the world, was excited to host Ms. Saccato as part of her recent efforts to offer more events through the Center.

"We continue to look for opportunities to bring health and wellness to Lake County residents," Lane said. "Mindfulness and loving kindness practices are proven ways to bring health and wellness to those who practice."

For more information on A Positive Light, visit http://www.apositivelight.com or call Lane at 707-279-6031.

For more information on Saccato's Compassion-based Mindfulness for Stress Reduction, visit www.Compassion-basedMindfulness.com or call 707-350-1719.