Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop: Inner Balance for Outer Change

Dr. Victoria Bowers’ Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop offers a sanctuary for reflection, healing, and personal transformation in a world that often feels overwhelming. Grounded in both psychological science and transpersonal insight, this workshop integrates contemplative practices with evidence-based strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and spiritual well-being. Drawing from Bowers’ transpersonal framework and Wong’s (2018) insights on global well-being, this experience is especially timely for those navigating personal or societal uncertainty.

At the heart of the workshop is the cultivation of mindful presence. Participants are gently guided through practices that develop breath awareness, moment-to-moment attention, and self-compassion. These tools serve as pathways not only to inner peace but also to a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. Bowers’ emphasis on mature happiness—rooted in acceptance, gratitude, and spiritual integration—encourages participants to look beyond fleeting pleasure toward a more grounded and fulfilling sense of joy.

Wong (2018) highlights that during times of global crisis and personal adversity, individuals must foster existential courage and embrace suffering as a transformative force. The workshop incorporates these principles by creating space for participants to process discomfort, face inner tensions, and transmute anxiety into intentional living. Through guided meditations, somatic awareness, and community dialogue, attendees learn to center themselves in the midst of chaos and reconnect with their values.

Each session blends reflective lecture, experiential mindfulness practices, and practical exercises tailored to everyday life. Whether participants are new to meditation or experienced in contemplative disciplines, the workshop supports all levels of growth. Topics include emotional resilience, the mind-body connection, and daily mindfulness rituals for stress reduction and inner peace.

Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop includes:
• Guided meditation sessions for stress relief and inner calm
• Mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness
• Breathing techniques to regulate emotions and enhance focus
• Tools for cultivating resilience, compassion, and mature happiness
• Practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into daily life
• Discussions on the science of mindfulness and well-being
• Culturally responsive approaches to spiritual wellness
• Reflection exercises inspired by Dr. Victoria Bowers’ work
• Insights from Bowers & Wong (2018) on global well-being in difficult times
• One-on-one virtual session scheduling available for $35/Hour.

The workshop curriculum is designed to support holistic well-being through structured yet flexible modules. Each session begins with a brief centering practice, followed by a guided meditation and themed discussion focused on mindfulness principles. Participants will explore topics such as emotional regulation, self-compassion, and spiritual grounding. Drawing from the research of Bowers & Wong (2018), the curriculum emphasizes cultivating mature happiness and resilience in difficult times. Journaling, partner reflection, and experiential exercises are woven throughout to deepen integration. Whether new to mindfulness or continuing your journey, this workshop provides a supportive space to develop tools for lasting personal and professional transformation.

Ultimately, this offering is more than a class—it is a call to awaken. In times when the external world offers little certainty, Dr. Bowers invites individuals to reclaim the inner sanctuary of stillness, connection, and truth. As Wong (2018) reminds us, authentic well-being is not the absence of hardship, but the presence of hope, compassion, and courage.

Wong, P. T. P. (2018). Positive psychology 2.0: Towards a balanced interactive model of the good life. In E. Giraldez (Ed.), Global well-being in difficult times (pp. 71–90). Vernon Press.