Mindfulness Meditation at VitaLife Center
Come back to yourself. Find stillness. Live from your center.
Mindfulness is a discipline of presence.
It is the steady practice of observing your thoughts without being ruled by them. It is a doorway to peace—not because life becomes easier, but because you learn to meet it with greater clarity, patience, and compassion.
At VitaLife Center, mindfulness isn’t taught from theory. It’s taught from lived experience, decades of research, and a deep reverence for the human capacity to heal. You will not be asked to “clear your mind.” You will be guided to come home to it, one breath at a time.
Through courses, private sessions, and recordings, you’ll learn to embody the skills of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the most researched and respected mindfulness framework in the world today.
What is Mindfulness?
The art of being with what is—with steadiness and compassion.
Mindfulness is the practice of training your awareness. It invites you to observe your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, while staying anchored in the present moment.
You need your attention—and your willingness to return it to the now. Over time, mindfulness builds the resilience to face life’s discomforts without flinching, and to savor its gifts without missing them.
It’s powerful, courageous, and life-altering when practiced consistently.
Why Mindfulness Works
Backed by science. Deepened by experience. Sustained by practice.
Thousands of peer-reviewed studies—and the lived stories of those who practice—have confirmed the benefits of mindful meditation:
- Lowered stress and anxiety levels
- Decreased chronic pain and inflammation
- Improved sleep and reduced fatigue
- Greater ability to focus and concentrate
- Strengthened immune system
- More stable mood and emotional regulation
- Relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression, and ADHD
- Reduced blood pressure and cardiovascular strain
- Heightened self-awareness and decision-making capacity
And most importantly: a steadier relationship to your inner life, no matter what’s happening outside of you.
Mindfulness Training at VitaLife Center
For individuals, organizations, and anyone ready to live more fully.
- Private Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
One-on-one coaching with Dr. Rice to develop or deepen your meditation practice, tailored to your life and challenges. - 9-Week MBSR Course
Modeled after the curriculum developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, this intensive course includes weekly live Zoom sessions, guided practice, and a mindfulness workbook. It’s a full immersion in the techniques proven to reduce suffering and increase vitality. - Workplace and Group Trainings
Mindfulness programs for teams and organizations looking to improve emotional intelligence, stress management, and focus in the workplace. - Free Meditation Recordings
Enjoy a growing library of guided practices—from breath awareness to loving-kindness—available at no cost to support your daily commitment to presence.
About Your Instructor: Dr. Valerie J. Rice
Scientist. Healer. Mindfulness educator with over 35 years of experience.
Dr. Rice brings a rare depth of credibility to her teaching. Her background includes:
- 12 years of scientific research on mindfulness in the U.S. military
- Presentations at international conferences on PTSD, resilience, and workplace wellness
- Dozens of published articles on meditation, compassion, and trauma recovery
- Formal training in MBSR, meditation retreat facilitation, and energy psychology
She has taught mindfulness to service members, mental health professionals, caregivers, spiritual seekers, and beginners. Her presence is calm, direct, and deeply supportive, rooted in decades of personal practice.
Begin Where You Are. Stay As Long As You Need.
The point is not to be perfect. The point is to return.
There’s no pressure to get it right. Only an invitation to be still, breathe, and learn how to relate to your inner world with less resistance and more grace.
Mindfulness is not about escaping life. It’s about learning to walk through it awake.
You are welcome here if you feel called to begin—or begin again.