Calcagnini Center for Mindfulness October Classes

The Ear-Brain Connection:
How Hearing and Vestibular Health Shape Cognitive Function

Claudia Alvarez, a Ph.D. candidate in Neuroscience at FAU’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, studies how age-related hearing and balance impairments affect cognition. Her research, conducted in Dr. Ali Danesh’s Hearing, Tinnitus, and Balance Research Lab, explores the relationship between sensory decline and cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease and older adults. Findings suggest that combined hearing and vestibular deficits may contribute to cognitive decline, falls, and reduced quality of life. Alvarez aims to identify early multisensory markers of cognitive impairment and improve screening and intervention strategies for aging populations. 
No cost - Limited seating

The Wisdom of the Body:
Mindful Eating & Intuitive Eating

Join us for a 90-minute experiential and interactive exploration of Mindful Eating and Intuitive Eating. Through guided mindfulness practices, self-reflection, and practical exercises, you will learn how to reconnect with your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues, reduce emotional and stress-related eating, and develop a more compassionate relationship with food.

Please wear comfortable clothing for gentle mindful movement and meditation and bring your favorite journal; paper will also be available for those who need it.  
No cost - Limited seating

Mindful Communication:
Wise Speech, Compassionate Listening

A mindfulness-based approach to expressing yourself clearly, listening deeply, and connecting with empathy. Thoughtful, or wise speech, means choosing your words with care and awareness of their impact. Compassionate listening means giving someone your undivided attention, so they feel truly heard and understood. Learn how to bring greater awareness to their communication habits.

Please wear comfortable clothing, as the workshop will include gentle mindful movement and meditation. No prior mindfulness or meditation experience is necessary. Come prepared to participate, reflect, and connect in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
No cost - Limited seating