During the session, you will learn: • What mindfulness is and what it isn’t • The benefits of mindfulness. • How mindfulness changes the brain. We will also practice a mindfulness exercise, have a brief Q&A, and discuss the Next Steps for those that want to learn more. Brenda Lindsay is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher trained from Brown University and a Certified Meditation Instructor with AIHCP. Brenda also obtained a graduate certificate in Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness from Western Michigan University. Brenda has been practicing mindfulness since 2013 and it has been transformative in her personal and professional life. Her passion is to share with others how mindfulness can help us live our lives more fully. Brenda served in several executive positions at the Michigan Department of Treasury prior to transitioning to the wellness field. The Better Health Store is a Michigan-based, privately owned group of markets and vitamin stores with locations in Ann Arbor, Belleville, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, Lansing, Livonia, Novi, Plymouth, Shelby Twp., Southgate and Sterling Heights. Better Health offers a wide selection of natural and organic food, as well as a full range of health products such as vitamins and other nutritional supplements, natural health and beauty aids, and wellness education The markets also feature a full-service meat and deli counter, smoothies and raw juices, bakery and dessert items. For more information, visit www.thebetterhealthstore.com, or follow us on Twitter (@BetterHealthSto) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/betterhealthstore) for updates.