NOTE: This program will be rescheduled 

Presented by Lourdes Laifer

Join us for an enlightening and interactive talk on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation on cognition. This research-based presentation will delve into the fascinating connections between mindfulness practices and improvements in memory, creativity, attention and executive function.

During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about various forms of meditation, such as focused attention meditation, open-monitoring, and the mindful movements of Yoga or Qigong. In addition to exploring the scientific evidence supporting these practices, there will be practical lessons where you can experience and practice mindfulness and meditation techniques firsthand.

Whether you are new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, this event promises valuable insights and tools to enhance your cognitive health and daily life. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation.


About our presenter: Lourdes Laifer is a life coach with a BA in Psychology and has been coaching since 2018. During the pandemic, she worked with the Department of Health, helping people navigate that extremely challenging time. Now she feels blessed to be able to help people struggling with issues like self-belief, anxiety, boundary setting, life transitions, negative thinking, and stress.

In addition to her coaching work, Lourdes is a resident in an MBSR teacher training program and loves to share the benefits of mindfulness and meditation with others.

Lourdes has lived in Cold Spring for the past 15 years, where she raised two daughters while volunteering in the community, at The Butterfield Library, and in the Haldane PTA, where she served as president. She enjoys meditation, yoga, hiking, long hot baths, karaoke, and Qigong.