LAKEPORT, Calif. – An introductory mindfulness for stress reduction workshop will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

The workshop will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council, 235 N. Main St.

Workshops also are available online Wednesday, Sept. 12, and Wednesday, Sept. 19, also from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration for the online workshop is required.

The workshops are free and open to the public.

The 90-minute workshop includes a definition and brief history of mindfulness, recent scientific findings on the benefits with an emphasis on stress reduction and simple guided mindfulness exercises.

Mindfulness is an umbrella term for a large body of popular health and wellness practices based on purposefully bringing a curious, kind and non-judgmental attention to our present moment experience.

Mindfulness practices are scientifically proven to help reduce stress and stress-related illnesses, increase focus and attention, decrease incidences of and relapses with depression, reduce anxiety, reduce relapses in addiction, and aid with sleep and digestive disorders.

Additionally, they have been shown to increase well being, life satisfaction and happiness, as well as improved social relationships.

Participants for the free workshop are invited to wear comfortable clothing and be prepared for gentle movement.

For more information and to preregister for the online workshop, visit www.MindfulAndIntentionalLiving.com/events or call 707-350-1719.