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Las Positas College is an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students' transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning.

Mindfulness Courses

MIND 15 Introduction to Mindfulness

3 units

This course is an introduction to mindfulness. Students will learn basic mindfulness meditation practices, both sitting and moving; ways to deepen positive emotions like gratitude, kindness, and joy; and methods for integrating more awareness and creativity into ordinary activities. Students will also examine the emerging science about the beneficial effects of mindfulness practice for mental and physical health. Some of these benefits include stress reduction, improved attention, reduced emotional reactivity and greater mind-body awareness. Students will also learn about some contemplative eastern religious practices that inform the secular mindfulness movement. 54 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU.

Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass

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Career Coach

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Not sure of the academic program or career you would like to pursue at Las Positas College? Take a quick interest assessment that will give you, personal career matches based on your strengths. See which pathways are a good fit for you and quickly move into specific careers. Once you find a career you like, you can learn all about it with data on expected earnings, available jobs, daily tasks, job postings, top employers, relevant skills, and more.

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