MINDFULNESS
& CREATIVITY
mindfulness- the art of being present to your life
The technique we call "Mindfulness" could be generally understood as self-awareness. More specifically, mindfulness is clear and nonjudgmental attention to awareness. If practiced regularly, it has been shown to produce long lasting changes in how one responds to stress and emotions. Because mindfulness is centered around attention, it's accessible to everyone, and is a lifelong skill.
In this class, which meets once daily over four days, students participate in activities that engage their senses and attention. They learn how to access deeper states of focus, flow, and creativity.
SCHEDULE
Day 1: Mindful Foundations & Creative Presence
Learn the foundations of mindfulness, how to practice it, and the connection between mindfulness and creativity. Explore how being fully present enhances self-expression.
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the core principles of mindfulness.
• Practice anchoring attention through body, breath, and senses.
• Identify how mindfulness supports creative authenticity and expression.
Day 2: Accessing Creative Flow
Explore how to move through creative blocks using presence and mindfulness. Learn practices to access flow and stay connected to your inner voice.
Learning Outcomes:
• Recognize common sources of creative block and distraction.
• Apply mindfulness tools to access focus and creative energy.
• Build confidence in intuitive and exploratory creative practices.
Day 3: Sound Bath & Imaginative Listening
Participate in a restorative sound bath experience while creating art, music, or movement in response. Learn how deep listening can spark imagination.
Learning Outcomes:
• Experience deep rest through mindful sound immersion.
• Use the senses to guide creative output in real-time.
• Develop intuitive listening and embodied awareness through sound.
Day 4: Performance with Presence: Mindfulness for Stage Fright
Use mindfulness to reduce performance anxiety and feel more grounded and authentic on stage. Practice sharing your voice and presence in a safe, playful space.
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify the physical and emotional signs of performance anxiety.
• Apply breathing and grounding tools for confidence on stage.
• Express authentically while staying present during performance.