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Why Be Mindful Now?

Now is the time to Be. Covid has opened our eyes not only to what we spend our days doing, but why we are conditioned to value productivity over wellness. The shift toward greater awareness of such patterns is a first step toward more mindful living. Join this virtual conversation to discover how the choice to Be Mindful benefits relationships, work life and personal wellBEing, and learn more about:

  • Addressing struggles during turbulent times

  • Myths of mindfulness

  • Mindful ways to hone intuitive choices

  • Simple practices that enhance wellBEing

Part I: Introduction with Lara Wilson of Be Well Be Here on Sunday, January 16 at 8 - 9 pm ET - FREE! Register through the Concord Free Public Library.

Part II: Lara in conversation with Ruchika Sikri of Wisdom Ventures on Sunday, January 30 at 8 - 9 pm ET - $11. Register below.

Show up with curiosity, questions or concerns about engaging in mindful wellness practices. Both online sessions conclude with a serene guided mindful meditation.

BWBH offers scholarships and subsidies for paid programs thanks to our generous donors. Apply HERE.

Ruchika Sikri is the founder of Mandala Ventures. After a successful 25-year corporate career at Google, Microsoft and Cisco, Ruchika now follows her life's purpose and mission to create a better world by supporting globally accessible mindfulness, compassion and wellness offerings. Her inspiration comes from leading Well-Being and Mindfulness Learning Programs & Strategy for more than 8 of 15 years as an executive at Google, where she successfully architected, facilitated, and curated well-being and mindfulness programs for over 120,000 employees. Ruchika’s mindful leadership led to a self-sustaining culture where tens of thousands of Googlers regularly practice mindfulness for better well-being, healthier interpersonal relationships, and sustainable high performance. For over 20 years, Ruchika's daily meditation and yoga practice has been grounded in increasing clarity of mind, purity of heart, and sincerity in action. She believes these skills are increasingly needed to uplift humanity, build genuine connections and increase respect for our planet. Ruchika also advises founders of wellness technology and conscious living startups, and lives in Bay Area California with her wonderful husband and two loving children.

Earlier Event: January 28
New Year, New Yoga
Later Event: January 31
Monday Night Meditation