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Minding the Waves

Stress Reduction through Mindful Presence and Compassion with Laurie Hallihan

Minding the Waves is committed to increasing happiness and peace one class at a time


Laurie Hallihan is a highly trained mindfulness and compassion teacher in multiple capacities

  • University of California, San Diego Certified Mindful Based Stress Reduction Teacher

  • Trained Mindful Self Compassion Teacher through the Center for Mindful Self Compassion

  • Trained Trauma Based Mindfulness Teacher through David Treleaven

  • Trained Mindfulness/Meditation Teacher and mentor

  • Founder, Minding the Waves

Upcoming Classes and Groups

  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity   (1)
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity   (1)
    May 30, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and CompassioMeditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Jun 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and CompassioMeditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Jun 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and CompassioMeditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.
  • FREE in person Mindful Based Stress Reduction Workshop
    FREE in person Mindful Based Stress Reduction Workshop
    Jun 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Alpine Library, 1752 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901, USA
    Jun 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Alpine Library, 1752 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901, USA
    This free one day workshop is based on an 8-week Mindful Based Stress Reduction course with UCSD certified teacher Laurie Hallihan. Our hope is that it will help you to begin the process of rediscovering yourself and to access the innate strength you possess.
  • Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Online Mindfulness and Compassion Practice Groups - Free group with voluntary generosity
    Jun 27, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
    Zoom
    Come experience mindfulness practices with my Mindfulness and CompassioMeditation Community Group on Zoom. Laurie will provide a safe space for meditation and meaningful sharing & connection. There is no formal fee for this group. It is a gratitude based class. All experience levels are welcome.

Minding the Waves offers free and low cost options for all of our programs to keep these practices available to all.  Laurie graciously accepts monetary support to be able to continue these offerings.

Keeping these classes free gives people an opportunity to practice generosity in whatever way is menaingful to them. To Support Laurie, please click the support button.

The courses and workshops offered through Minding the Waves are not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis intervention. If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to local mental health support resources. In the U.S., call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. In Canada, call or text Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Internationally you can find the correct resource for your area here.

Help is available, and you are not alone.

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Testimonials

"This class has expanded my awareness of Mindful Meditation practices. Helpful homework practices were recommended throughout the course of the class. I value the teaching guidance in this class. I also learned much during the interactive portions within the class.I recommend this class to new prospective participants.."

- Nada G.

Ocean

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Phone

619-822-0776

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Location:

Alpine, CA

DISCLAIMER: The information and meditations found on this site is not a replacement for or a form of therapy, nor is it intended to cure, treat, or diagnose medical conditions.  Laurie is not a medical professional

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