Welcome to a Spring of Peace!

 This term will give you the gift of peace and discovery. The Spring Equinox was this Saturday, March 20th at 3:00 pm. It is not a coincidence that we are starting our A-term in Mindfulness almost at the same time where people around the world do yoga, meditation, mandalas, and a diverse of mindful practices. You are having a New Start. Enjoy!



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