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Our Dear Student and report, JoAnn Boatwright wrote this article about this new studio in September of our first year! And we continued to gather. Most are with us today. Some have moved, some have passed on. Everyone is her in heart -- And gather -- And gather -- And more to come this spring! Much Love -- Brant

Further Records of this 20 Year Journey - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Our Dear Student and report, JoAnn Boatwright wrote this article about this new studio in September of our first year!   And we continued to gather. Most are with us today. Some have moved, some have passed on. Everyone is her in heart — And gather — And gather — And more to come this … Con...

Dear Folks; Oh my! It's been two decades and we are still leaning forward. This spring I will send along a few of these posts for us to remember by! Here are a few things to reminisce: Here is a link to our spring 2005 Yoga Hillsboro News Our 2010 article in the old Hillsboro Argus about Yoga as Therapy…...

20 Years with Yoga HIllsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic: Some History - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; Oh my! It’s been two decades and we are still leaning forward. This spring I will send along a few of these posts for us to remember by! Here are a few things to reminisce: Here is a link to our spring 2005 Yoga Hillsboro News Our 2010 article in the old Hillsboro … Continue reading ...

Pray: Prayer, contemplative prayer, is any practice offered with a full and open heart; singing, dancing, writing, working, yoga, caring for loved ones, meditation, poetry . . . offering us a path beyond our self-centered ways. Such prayer invites us to be overtaken by grace. To come home to who we are rather than strive or fail to be someone else. ...

- Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Pray: Prayer, contemplative prayer, is any practice offered with a full and open heart; singing, dancing, writing, working, yoga, caring for loved ones, meditation, poetry . . . offering us a path beyond our self-centered ways. Such prayer invites us to be overtaken by grace. To come home to who we....

Dear Students, Friends & Colleagues; Since moving to Eugene a few months ago to support family I have been promising an update for you with some anecdotes and images to give you a sense of the journey here so far. Here we go! You may know that my brother, Kim, became deathly ill late in 2022 and I was commuting often to Eugene to help him sort out life and hopefully survive his ordeal. ...

Life in Eugene Now - Sharing with You - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Students, Friends & Colleagues; Since moving to Eugene a few months ago to support family I have been promising an update for you with some anecdotes and images to give you a sense of the journey here so far. Here we go! You may know that my brother, Kim, became deathly ill late in … Continue...

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With my unexpected move I thought you might want to learn more about my journey south to live in Eugene. And with a few photos! The primary encouragement was to continue to support my brother, Kim, since his devastating illness during December of 2021. We haven't been close at all for five decades though with his collapse it was my place to help him though. ...

Supporting My Brother’s Journey from Near Death to Recovery - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic With my unexpected move I thought you might want to learn more about my journey south to live in Eugene. And with a few photos! The primary encouragement was to continue to support my brother, Kim, since his devastating illness during December of 2021. We haven’t been close at all for five decades...

Dear Folks; The fall MBSR course begins in on September 29th at 6pm and continues for 8 weeks. You are welcome to attend a free Orientation Thursday, the 22nd at 6pm. Book Now. MBSR is an extremely effective way of learning to care for ourselves by moderating the those sharp edges of stress. It has a large library of research proving its effectiveness. ...

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) this Fall Starting Thursday, September 29th, Online at 6pm - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; The fall MBSR course begins in on September 29th at 6pm and continues for 8 weeks. You are welcome to attend a free Orientation Thursday, the 22nd at 6pm. Book Now. MBSR is an extremely effective way of learning to care for ourselves by moderating the those sharp edges of stress. It … ...

This is Part One of a series to help us meet that part of life we often ignore or place at the bottom of our priorities. This is a part of life that is immeasurably rich with opportunities to learn, encourage, and serve ourselves and our loved ones. Learn to navigate life with a compassionate consideration of your inward life as you consider the practical challenges and possibilities you and your loved ones will meet when it is time to leave. ...

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YOUR DEATH-PLAYBOOK, PART ONE: Leaving with grace and compassion for yourself and those you love. Online Thursday, August 18 at 6pm - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic This is Part One of a series to help us meet that part of life we often ignore or place at the bottom of our priorities. This is a part of life that is immeasurably rich with opportunities to learn, encourage, and serve ourselves and our loved ones. Learn to navigate life with a compassionate … Co...

Dear Folks; Become familiar with and be invited to consider simple, effective ways of enhancing the quality of you life along your path; Online Thursday, July 28 & Aug 4th at 6pm. The word cloud above is a compilation of expressions many dozens of folks offered in a survey to describe their experience of some of these ways of learning and practicing with life as learned here; movement, contemplation, nourishment, self-care, relationships, and more....

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Joy, Vitality & Aging: Die Young as Late as Possible. Two Thursdays starting July28 at 6pm - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; Become familiar with and be invited to consider simple, effective ways of enhancing the quality of you life along your path; Online Thursday, July 28 & Aug 4th at 6pm. The word cloud above is a compilation of expressions many dozens of folks offered in a survey to describe their experien...

Dear Folks; So many of you requested this series in our survey of possible summer courses this spring. The series will be an invitation to bring presence to your way of self-care and compassion for you upper back, neck and shoulder so often highjacked by discomfort and tension in a busy life. Learning materials will be included. I look forward to working with you! -- Brant Book you place here

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NECK & SHOULDERS MINDFULNESS-BASED WORKSHOP; Online Saturdays, July 2 & 9 at 2pm - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; So many of you requested this series in our survey of possible summer courses this spring. The series will be an invitation to bring presence to your way of self-care and compassion for you upper back, neck and shoulder so often highjacked by discomfort and tension in a busy life. Learni...

Noting the words offered by students above in a simple survey asking what they experience in courses here let's find a contemplative path forward in knowing joy, as a practice; Online; Thurs June 30, July 7 & 14 at 6pm. This will be a new theme for mindfulness and contemplative practice here. Outlining a framework for the reasons and benefits of practice, a practical way forward, an acknowledgement of the difficulties and deep benefits of practice....

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MEETING & WORKING WITH LIFE’S CHAOS & DIFFICULTIES: Thursdays at 6pm starting June 30th. online - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Noting the words offered by students above in a simple survey asking what they experience in courses here let’s find a contemplative path forward in knowing joy, as a practice; Online; Thurs June 30, July 7 & 14 at 6pm. This will be a new theme for mindfulness and contemplative practice here. Outl...

MINDFULNESS-BASED OPEN-DOOR TRAINING (MB-ODT) is a Comprehensive and unique offering for our times. It will be an invitation for you to lean into a practice with personal guidance and a breadth of learning modes. It will be based on many years of teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) here, the elements of contemplative practices of many traditions, and straightforward guidance for personal practice. ...

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FREE ORIENTATION for MINDFULNESS-BASED OPEN-DOOR TRAINING (MB-ODT); Thursday, June 23rd at 6pm, online - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic MINDFULNESS-BASED OPEN-DOOR TRAINING (MB-ODT) is a Comprehensive and unique offering for our times. It will be an invitation for you to lean into a practice with personal guidance and a breadth of learning modes. It will be based on many years of teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) he...

Dear Folks; How would it be to begin 2022 shared; loving presence, nourishing movement, moments of kind stillness, and an invitation to the rich experience of life's joy? All this in the atmosphere of the experiences you all shared last year about practicing together in our courses as described the word cloud and photos above. Here is the link to register for the retreat at Kove Yoga on New Year's morning OR just show up before 9am and pay cash or check as you wish…...

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New Year's Half-Day Retreat: Awakening Our Hearts to 2022. In-Person at Kove Yoga; 9am-Noon - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; How would it be to begin 2022 shared; loving presence, nourishing movement, moments of kind stillness, and an invitation to the rich experience of life’s joy? All this in the atmosphere of the experiences you all shared last year about practicing together in our courses as described th...

Dear Folks; Many of you asked for in-person classes and now they are here! It will be a joy to share this time with you in Kove Yoga's open and beautiful space. These will be in addition to all of our ongoing online classes! Let's share all the experiences you sent to me earlier this year and now in-person for a few classes....

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In-Person Classes on the Way! Details here and a short video conversation with Tara and me about Kove Yoga in-person! - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; Many of you asked for in-person classes and now they are here! It will be a joy to share this time with you in Kove Yoga’s open and beautiful space. These will be in addition to all of our ongoing online classes! Let’s share all the experiences you sent to me earlier this … Continu...

Dear Folks;Have I told you recently how much I appreciate you all? I do. Every moment of every day. -- Brant Many dozens of you provided generous and thoughtful answers and comments to this simple survey. I am confident we are moving in a direction that is helpful as we enter 2022. Let's continue to find ways to meet life's joys and challenges together during this era of monumental change; social, personal, family, local community....

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Your Answers to the Survey: "Are You Ready for In-Person Classes?" Thank you so very much! - Brant - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks;Have I told you recently how much I appreciate you all? I do. Every moment of every day. — Brant Many dozens of you provided generous and thoughtful answers and comments to this simple survey. I am confident we are moving in a direction that is helpful as we enter 2022. Let’s continue...

This fall's online training for health profession students, instructors and staff, the Toward Healing Presence (THP) for Ourselves & Others course will begin with the Orientation on Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:30pm. You may apply at anytime: THP Online Application THP is 'open door' to all of the other courses offered here this term. No tuition. Many decades of published research and commentary indicates that the majority of clinicians and health profession students in a host of fields as well as their patients benefit from the elemental self-care and other-care learned and practiced in mindfulness-based trainings: …...

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Free Orientation Session September 22nd; 12:30pm for the 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Resilience Training for Healthcare Students, Instructors & Staff - Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic This fall’s online training for health profession students, instructors and staff, the Toward Healing Presence (THP) for Ourselves & Others course will begin with the Orientation on Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:30pm. You may apply at anytime: THP Online Application THP is ‘open door’ to all...

Dear Folks; Our fall MBSR-SH course with 'Open Door' meaning you can be my guest in all of my courses begins on Thursday September 30 at 6pm with an Orientation on Thursday the week before. Note above the word cloud of comments offered by many recent MBSR-SH graduates to describe their experience of the course. "I walk away from this course profoundly changed in how I see and…...

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Our Fall Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 'Open Door Course'; Thursday, September 30th with Orientation on the 23rd | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; Our fall MBSR-SH course with ‘Open Door’ meaning you can be my guest in all of my courses begins on Thursday September 30 at 6pm with an Orientation on Thursday the week before. Note above the word cloud of comments offered by many recent MBSR-SH graduates to describe their experienc...

I was describing to one of my students the recent travels to natural areas in order to film yoga practices to help illustrate postures and flow for our online classes. I described the many places that have been filmed. I hadn't realized how many! She looked at me and said, "It's like 'Where's Brant' and I thought, "Of course . ....

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Where's Brant? Where are we going next? | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic I was describing to one of my students the recent travels to natural areas in order to film yoga practices to help illustrate postures and flow for our online classes. I described the many places that have been filmed. I hadn’t realized how many! She looked at me and said, “It’s like ‘Where....

Many decades of published research and commentary indicates that the majority of clinicians and health profession students in a host of fields as well as their patients benefit from the elemental self-care and other-care learned and practiced in mindfulness-based trainings: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Healthcare Providers, Mindfulness & Burnout in Occupational Therapy, Mindful Practice, Mindfulness and Pharmacists…...

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Free Orientation this Wednesday, June 30th at 12:30pm: Toward a Healing Presence Toward Ourselves and Patients - A training for Pacific University Health Professions students, faculty & staff. | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Many decades of published research and commentary indicates that the majority of clinicians and health profession students in a host of fields as well as their patients benefit from the elemental self-care and other-care learned and practiced in mindfulness-based trainings: Mindfulness-Based Stress....

Hi Dear Folks; This summer there will be Mindfulness-Based Yoga sessions shared in local parks on Monday evenings as well as some Sunday morning Mindfulness-Based Contemplative practices also in local parks. The past week there has been unusual heat for such sessions though we have met and shared practice. There was no air-conditioning or thermostats. to adjust. We simply made space and were able to offer an attentive, open presence and navigated our way with interest and curiosity. ...

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Considering the Duress of the Heatwave and Our Practice Outdoors . . . | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Hi Dear Folks; This summer there will be Mindfulness-Based Yoga sessions shared in local parks on Monday evenings as well as some Sunday morning Mindfulness-Based Contemplative practices also in local parks. The past week there has been unusual heat for such sessions though we have met and shared pr...

Dear Folks; I am so very glad to invite you to this summer's transformation. In so very many ways we are transitioning life from the lockdowns and difficulties of the past year and a half. While, I think, all of us long for things to be back to 'normal' perhaps the new normal may be very different than our past ways of living....

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Welcoming You to A Summer of Transformation | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; I am so very glad to invite you to this summer’s transformation. In so very many ways we are transitioning life from the lockdowns and difficulties of the past year and a half. While, I think, all of us long for things to be back to ‘normal’ perhaps the new normal may be … Contin...

Dear Folks; If you or someone you know/love is facing the consequences of COVID Long Haul difficulties I am holding spaces for a few folks to attend my spring MBSR course as my guests, tuition-free. Today on NPR's Science Friday I heard the very poignant stories of folks who are suffering the mysterious and often very difficult neurological symptoms that linger for long periods after a COVID inflection. ...

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Offering a places in my upcoming MBSR course for COVID Long Haulers | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; If you or someone you know/love is facing the consequences of COVID Long Haul difficulties I am holding spaces for a few folks to attend my spring MBSR course as my guests, tuition-free. Today on NPR’s Science Friday I heard the very poignant stories of folks who are suffering the myst...

Dear Folks; Tailored for after dinner and the end of the day, let's settle into some deep relaxation and restoration. Even learning this skill to carry your forward as we meet life's challenges with a greater capacity to recuperate. This is an evening to practice and learn more about methods of deep relaxation you can embody at home to support your health and well-being. Modes of restorative practice such as progressive relaxation, body scan, visualization, and mindful pause will be included. Book Here

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Progressive Relaxation Evening: Saturday, April 3rd; 6:30 til 8pm | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; Tailored for after dinner and the end of the day, let’s settle into some deep relaxation and restoration. Even learning this skill to carry your forward as we meet life’s challenges with a greater capacity to recuperate. This is an evening to practice and learn more about methods of ...

We tend to divide our attention for health and well-being into the need to 'work out' in some way or in some way offer ourselves an inward practice of yoga, meditation or contemplation. Let's bring all that together in a simple practice that you could weave easily into daily life encouraging your fullness of strength, flexibility, clarity, and breath. We'll bring together the experience of presence; heart, mind and body. ...

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Work in & Work Out: Finding energy, vitality, and clarity with a simple, daily and brief daily practice. Thursday, April 1st; 5:30pm. | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic We tend to divide our attention for health and well-being into the need to ‘work out’ in some way or in some way offer ourselves an inward practice of yoga, meditation or contemplation. Let’s bring all that together in a simple practice that you could weave easily into daily life encouraging y...

Dear Folks; Just an encouragement for you as spring arrives and we are saying goodbye to the harsher edges of 2020. The full spring schedule is now in place and you can now book your classes as you wish. We begin on March 29th. Here is the video I just completed this morning to encourage you as you meet spring and lean forward. Kindest Regards -- Brant

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Video Welcoming the Sun, the Sky, the Birds. Ourselves, & Welcoming Spring Term | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; Just an encouragement for you as spring arrives and we are saying goodbye to the harsher edges of 2020. The full spring schedule is now in place and you can now book your classes as you wish. We begin on March 29th. Here is the video I just completed this morning to encourage you as … ...

Dear Folks; Our spring MBSR-SH course begins on Thursday April 15 at 6pm with an Orientation the week before. Note above the word cloud of comments offered by spring MBSR-SH graduates. "I walk away from this course profoundly changed in how I see and deal with everyday stresses." MBSR-SH graduate, March '21 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an extremely effective way of learning to care for ourselves by moderating the those sharp edges of stress....

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Spring Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR): Thursday April 15th with a free Orientations on the 8th | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dear Folks; Our spring MBSR-SH course begins on Thursday April 15 at 6pm with an Orientation the week before. Note above the word cloud of comments offered by spring MBSR-SH graduates. “I walk away from this course profoundly changed in how I see and deal with everyday stresses.” MBSR-SH graduat...

Dar Folks; What a joy it has been to read your feedback and to shape the classes for spring just as the flowers bloom and the sun becomes warmer. I listened to your comments and desires for classes and have assembled a host of workshops, series and modified our weekly. class schedule. Here is the overview: Link to Spring Schedule…...

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Many thanks for shaping Spring Term with your thoughtful comments! We begin March 29th. | Yoga Hillsboro & The Stress Reduction Clinic Dar Folks; What a joy it has been to read your feedback and to shape the classes for spring just as the flowers bloom and the sun becomes warmer. I listened to your comments and desires for classes and have assembled a host of workshops, series and modified our weekly. class schedule. Here is the .....