LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Local mindfulness teacher, consultant and author JoAnn Saccato will be presenting two free 90-minute workshops on mindfulness for stress reduction.

The first, on Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m., is at Lake County Jazzercise, located at 15642 Armstrong St. in Middletown.

The second, on Tuesday, April 25, at 6 p.m., is at A Positive Light Meditation Center, located at 6470 Kelsey Creek Drive, Kelseyville.

The events are free and open to the public.

The workshop includes a brief history of mindfulness, recent scientific findings with emphasis on stress reduction, and simple guided mindfulness exercises including breath awareness, gentle movement and loving kindness.

The workshop is based on Saccato's courses and forthcoming book, “Mindful and Intentional Living: A Path to Peace, Clarity and Freedom.”

Mindfulness is a popular practice that invites one to pay kind, non-judgmental attention to their experience.

The scientifically supported approach helps reduce stress and stress-related illnesses, increase focus and attention, decrease incidences of and relapses with depression, reduce anxiety, and aid in sleep and digestive disorders.

For more information on Saccato's Compassion-based Mindfulness for Stress Reduction, visit www.Compassion-basedMindfulness.com or call 707-350-1719.