Oscar Medina
Integrating Mind and Body for Youth

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What You'll Learn
Explore some of the biggest challenges to mindful education and what you can do to be a more skillful facilitator
Learn the impact of mind-body awareness practices for youth and how to make them accessible for all students
Learn what culturally-informed mindfulness is, and understand why it’s important to start with a deep understanding of those who you are trying to serve
About Oscar Medina
About Lisa Flook, PhD, MA
Mind & Life Grantee

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Wonderful! Thank you for the heartfelt way you spoke about your experience and knowledge. I found the combination of celebrating the strength and resources, while also seeing and naming the limitations and areas of growth (social mindfulness, and increased connection with diverse communities) needed in the mindfulness movement very refreshing, grounding and inspiring. I really appreciated the focus you placed on not just the “techniques” but more the embodiment “the doing and living” of it. And even more so the importance of being aware, connected and honest with ourselves about the intention and purpose of why we are doing this work. What is the famous quote.. “if we know the why we can endure almost any how?”. The specific examples you gave helped anchor your points in the contexts and humanity of who you work with which helps feel the work come alive. Such as the not asking the youth to change – rather to connect with their own inner awareness and resources. Also, your description of meeting the youth on the BART also really touched me! It is true these rare gems are gifts when we do not know how our work impacts.
A heartfelt thanks!
Thank you. Interested in the idea of moving from personal to classroum to community to social mindfulness. I agree that forming connections and relationships with diverse groups helps cultural awareness, but leaves the void as we rarely see the long-term fruits of our efforts. Fortunately, for me, the few times I run into those I have worked hard on connecting with, they hold on to that feeling of the importance of connection.
Thank you. Wonderful work and very interesting and inspiring to hear.
You are a credit to your work. I can tell you believe in your work. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate for sharing. Thank you.
Oscar, what an inspirational life and courage to change your live through mindful path! I totally feel the need from youth around me to find a deep connection to themselves. I am from Mexico and living in Michigan by now and I want to share and help my son (12 years) to learn and enjoy mindfulness, is there a book you might recommend or a course? Thank you for sharing your experience.
I will start working on managing my own triggers!