Areas of Interest
The Mindfulness Institute of the Roanoke Valley is a 501(c) 3 corporation whose mission is to promote the science and practice of mindfulness throughout our community. Our vision is to become recognized as a primary source of scientific and practical information regarding mindfulness. We have three primary mechanisms through which to accomplish its mission: information sharing, research, and training.
The Mindfulness Institute will:
1. Provide information sharing through:
· Presenting recognized mindfulness leaders to audiences in the Roanoke Valley through the Annual Mindfulness Conference
· Developing and promoting small, on-demand conferences for specific audiences
· Initiating regular communication tools to share mindfulness information and promote discussion of mindfulness
· Cataloguing and publicizing mindfulness resources within our community
· Becoming a resource center for sharing evidenced-based curricula
2. Play a significant role in developing and promoting research on mindfulness. The primary areas of interest include:
· Health Care
· Education
· First Responders
· Counseling
· Corporate Leadership
· Human Services
· Sports and Athletics
· Civic Dialogue
3. Encourage and provide training in the science and practices of mindfulness through:
· Offering conferences and workshops
· Providing support to those interested in conducting mindfulness research
· Providing mindfulness training
· Building a community of practitioners throughout the Roanoke Valley who will use mindfulness as a tool for enhancing health and well-being