Bay Area Bruins - Virtual Mindfulness Workshop
Sun 7/20/2025 • 10AM PDT
Zoom
Mindfulness is defined as a state achieved by focusing our attention, on purpose, in the present moment. Research shows that mindfulness can enhance focus, resilience, and emotional well-being while reducing stress and anxiety.
In this workshop, you will experience a variety of mindfulness practices including breathing exercises, body scan and loving kindness. In addition, you will learn practical ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily life.
This workshop includes two half-days occurring on Sunday, July 20, and Sunday, July 27, 10am-1pm PT each.
Space is limited. No prior experience required. For questions, please email bayareabruins@alumni.ucla.edu.
Tuition: $70 total, including a $25 non-refundable deposit.
All proceeds go to support a victim of domestic violence and a student scholarship fund.
About the Teacher
Michal Rinkevich (MBA '14) has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006. She studied physiology and neuroscience, conducted brain and sleep research, and investigated the powerful mind-body connection. While at UCLA, Michal developed mindfulness programs for MBA students, alumni and staff, and coached the 7th-ranked UCLA Gymnastics Team on stress management and mindfulness.