Stress Reduction Meditation Class

with Patty McLucas

    "If only I were a lump of coal, I'd be a diamond by now." —Carol Lay

Can we all relate to this quote about feeling under pressure? It stands to reason that a healthy amount of stress is beneficial—without it, we wouldn't create rich, meaningful lives. However, when our stress levels rise our health and sense of well-being—both mental and physical—suffer. Stress reduction meditation is a widely-accepted, non-invasive technique for relieving stress that is being practiced in hospitals and community health centers around the country.

This 8 week series of hour-long classes covers a wide range of meditation subjects
and styles, focusing on:

• stress reduction techniques that help mitigate stress as it comes up

• nourishing ourselves in order to change our relationship to stress before it occurs

• grounding ourselves by connecting with the body

• freeing ourselves by learning to living in the present moment

• relieving our minds by relinquishing the trance of thought

As part of this class series you will receive written handouts, resource book lists and techniques to practice at home.

“Patty McLucas introduced me to meditation. I am too hyper to sit still for even
ten minutes at a time, so in the beginning I was doubtful, but Patty has a wonderful
calming influence. She has guided me in such a way that I can achieve
tranquility (quite a feat for me). I have no doubt that she can bring about this
change with any student; she has the ability to alter how we handle stress.”
—Mare Preger, Burlingame

"Patty has been instrumental in gently guiding me towards adding meditation into my life. Through meditation and her insights I have noticed my stress reduced, and as an added bonus I am experiencing a new level of unconditional acceptance -- of self and others"
--Elizabeth Breitbart, Los Altos


For more information about this life changing program, please call Patty at 650.593.3484.



Patty McLucas’ career as a Wellness Coach began with personal training in the home in 1992. She received her personal training certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and earned a Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification at College of San Mateo Community Education. Patty is the co-founder of Breathing Room wellness center in San Mateo and Bayfront Fitness in Menlo Park. She brings clients a lifetime of interest in fitness and nutrition, and six years of meditation and mindfulness experience in the vipassana and advaita traditions. She teaches meditation classes at Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City and other Bay Area locations.

Last reviewed 22-07-2008 © 2008. Admin