Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visit Yourself at Work?
We provide both seminars and ongoing classes in mindfulness meditation. Both offerings integrate guided meditations, interactive exercises, and humor to relate mindfully to what's happening in the meditation practice and in professional and personal life—thereby reducing stress.
Will we sit or lie on the floor?
Nope; participants sit comfortably in chairs.
Do I need to change out of my work clothes?
There is no need to change out of work clothes, no special equipment...and no worries.
What is the five-week Starter Series?
The ongoing classes are offered in bundles of five weekly classes, with the first series--the Starter Series--covering foundation techniques.
Class 1: Mindfulness of the Breath
Class 2: Exploring Thinking
Class 3: Working with Emotions
Class 4: Challenges to Mindfulness Meditation
Class 5: Integrating Mindfulness into Everyday Life
How long are the classes?
Class sessions last 1 hour, with 45 minutes of formal class and 15 minutes for those who desire to stay after and speak individually with the teacher. Seminar durations depend on preference—from one lunch hour up to a full day of sitting, walking, eating, and speaking meditations as well as other interactive mindfulness exercises.
How much does this all cost?
Rates vary according to class duration and size. Please contact us to see which offering would best suit your organization’s needs. Host organizations often choose to subsidize some or all of the class or seminar fee.
What are the benefits?
Participants of Visit Yourself at Work classes and seminars learn to develop concentration and mindfulness by focusing on the breath, observing the phenomena of thoughts and emotions, and cultivating a nonjudgmental moment-to-moment awareness. These skills encourage mental, emotional, and physical health, and also form the basis for emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills (see Riskin citation below).
Riskin, Leonard L., et al. Journal of Legal Education 79-90 (March 2004), “Mindfulness: Foundational Training for Dispute Resolution”. Riskin article cites Working with Emotional Intelligence (1998), by Daniel Goleman.
