In this course, we will explore four techniques for reducing stress, heading off panic attacks before they occur, and developing a practice of bringing more joy and positive thinking into our lives. 

In lecture one, we will practice breathing techniques for focusing on our breath and breathing more fully. Oftentimes, when we are stressed, we forget to breathe! Lecture two teaches us to identify how and where stress affects our body and how to relax these areas for greater wellbeing. As an intermediary step between the meditation series, we will find immediate tools for bypassing panic attacks (or how to recover more quickly if we do become significantly stressed). Last, we will wrap up with a meditation designed to help us focus on the positive. Research tells us that positive thinking leads to greater physical health and wellness. It is believed that positive people live 7 1/2 years longer! 

As a bonus, the course also includes a free grounding meditation, taken from Spark Exchange Advisory's Mindfulness in Work and Business course. 

The meditations in this course are meant to build upon one another, and should first be practiced in order. Participants will leave with actionable meditations and exercises that they can return to at any time when they feel the need to re-center and manage their stress levels.