Eat Mindfully, Live Kindly
Awakening begins before the first bite
July 8, 15, 22, 29 - Wednesdays 7PM - 8:15PM
Most of us eat the way we move through life — quickly, distractedly, on autopilot. We finish a meal and barely remember tasting it. We reach for food out of habit, stress, or simply because it's there.
Eat Mindfully, Live Kindly is a four-session program that gently invites you to slow down and truly notice the rich, sensory qualities of what is right in front of you — before you ever take a bite. In that simple act of noticing, with kind curiosity, something awakens. The senses come alive. The body becomes a wise and trusted guide. Eating becomes a mindful practice of being fully present in the one body you call home.
That awareness grows. Practiced with gentleness and curiosity, it ripples into how you move through your days, how you nourish yourself, how you connect with others.
Each session weaves together a shared mindful eating experience, guided meditation, and open conversation. You'll explore present-moment awareness, equanimity, self-compassion, and gratitude — not as concepts, but as living practices discovered through food, through your senses, through community.
Whatever you bring to the table — and we mean that literally — you are welcome here.
What to Expect
Over the course of the program, you’ll learn to:
Slow down and truly taste your food — noticing flavor, texture, and satisfaction
Recognize the choices available to you at every meal, even on busy or emotional days
Bring kindness and self-compassion to each moment of the journey
Find steadiness (equanimity) when eating is rushed, distracted, or emotionally charged
Cultivate gratitude for the body and the remarkable journey food takes to reach you
No prior meditation experience is required.
Who this course is for
This free course is open to all and is especially supportive for:
Anyone who eats on autopilot and wants to feel more present at meals
Those navigating stress or anyone who has struggled to feel at peace around food
People who want to care for their body with more kindness and less judgment
Anyone curious about mindfulness but wanting a grounded, practical entry point
Those seeking a warm, small-group community to explore wellbeing together
If you’re looking for real tools — not platitudes — you’re in the right place.
Benefits can include:
Less: Autopilot, Self-Criticism, Emotional Reactivity, Stress Eating, Disconnection, Judgment, Overwhelm, Loneliness, Rushing
More: Presence, Self-Compassion, Equanimity, Gratitude, Body Awareness, Choice, Kindness, Connection, Savoring, Care
Series Details
Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 7-8:15PM (ET)
Location: Live on Zoom
Cost: Free 😃
The Zoom link will be sent to all registered one week prior to the start date.
Come as you are. Bring what you have. Something will awaken.
We hope to see you there.
Mindfulness isn't a luxury, it can transform lives.
In Fairfield County, access to tools that support mental well-being isn’t readily available for all. Your support helps bridge the gap—ensuring everyone has the tools to heal, connect, and thrive. It’s a simple yet powerful investment in community well-being.
Have any questions? We’re happy to help!