Mindful You: Living with Purpose
Course Overview 
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Emotional Awareness: Understand and regulate emotions with mindfulness to enhance self-awareness and well-being.
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Stress Management: Use mindfulness strategies to reduce stress, improve focus, and handle daily challenges.
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Mindful Communication: Develop listening skills and emotional awareness to strengthen relationships and interactions.
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Modern Challenges: Manage digital distractions, resolve conflicts, and maintain balance in a fast-paced world.
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Personalized Routine: Create a mindfulness routine with breathwork and grounding for resilience and well-being.
Course Badges
Earn all four badges to unlock calm focus, emotional clarity, and present-moment strength—your toolkit for living a meaningful, mindful life each day.

Phoenix – The Awakener
A radiant symbol of rebirth, the Phoenix awakens when you discover your purpose. It soars with you, lit by your inner fire and passion.
Earn this badge by completing module 1 of this course.

Sea Dragon – The Drifter
Flowing and alert, the Sea Dragon drifts through moments with grace. It teaches calm awareness — staying present, no matter the currents.
Earn this badge by completing module 2 of this course.

Panther – The Mover
The Panther doesn’t rush. It acts with purpose. Every stride mirrors a thoughtful decision aligned with who you are.
Earn this badge by completing module 3 of this course.

Griffin – The Guardian
Noble and fierce, the Griffin defends your purpose. It flies beside you, protecting the actions that define your beliefs.
Earn this badge by completing module 4 of this course.
Meet Course Creator,
Lauren Danner
Lauren Danner is fueled by a passion for art, the power of words, the beauty of movement, mental wellness and treasured family moments. Known for her unwavering persistence and an endless well of creativity, Lauren can usually be found sipping coffee and nurturing her homeschooled children.Her yoga journey began as a means to enhance her musical theater performances. Little did she know that it would lead her on a path to cultivating a joyful and connected life. Lauren's teaching style fosters practices that are both immediately beneficial and sustainable for a lifetime. Her yoga classes are thoughtfully designed to move energy through breath, intention, meditation, and yoga poses. Lauren holds a BA in Theater, and is an E-RYT 500.

Meet Course Creator,
Mariel Reyes
Mariel is an engaging and experienced yoga and meditation teacher with over a decade of experience. She holds a 200-hour Meditation Teacher Training certificate from The Three Jewels, one of the most well-known meditation studios in New York City. As a seeker and student of meditation, she has taken part in meditation retreats from upstate New York, all the way to an ashram in India. Trained in the Tibetan Buddhist lineage, she brings her knowledge and understanding of ancient meditation teachings and practices and fuses them with simplicity and accessibility. She encourages children to be playful, curious, and inquisitive when exploring mindfulness and meditation. In addition to her expertise in meditation, yoga, and wellness, Mariel has more than 15 years of experience teaching children of all ages.
