Discover the Power of Present Moment
Mindfulness for Teens
A meditative group practice designed to help teens develop inner focus, concentration, and experience the health benefits of deep mental and physical relaxation.
Detox Your Mind & Increase Your Awareness
“What you practice grows stronger.” – Neuroplasticity in action.
Mindfulness is the practice of living fully in the present moment. By practicing mindfulness, you free yourself from the misery of worrying about the past or fearing the future. It helps you remain calm and composed in challenging situations and empowers you to make conscious choices about the things that matter most.
Research shows that in the brains of meditators, areas associated with attention, learning, and compassion actually grow larger, highlighting the transformative power of regular mindfulness practice.
Benefits of Mindfulness Practice
Practicing mindfulness can bring numerous positive changes to your life, including:
Here are just a few of the benefits that the Mindfulness practice can bring into your life:
- Improved Concentration, resulting in Higher Performance (athletic, academic & social)
- Increased Confidence & Self-Esteem
- Reduced Anxiety & Fear
- Increased Confidence & Better Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to Stay Calm & Focused During Tests & Exams
Our instructor, Nazar Bylen – has been practicing mindfulness for about 15 years and after finishing multiple Instructor courses with Jack Cornfield, Tara Brach, Lou Carcasole etc., has been facilitated mindfulness training four 10 years
“The Mindfulness Meditation Class with Lou Carcasole was truly eye-opening. We learned a lot about the human mind—how challenging it is to think about nothing and how capable the brain is of amazing things. The sessions helped me relax, fall asleep more easily, and even feel like I was ‘flying’ during meditation. Outside class, I noticed improvements in school performance, attention, and emotional control. At the start, our stress levels were high, but by the end, they had dropped dramatically. I was very satisfied with my results.”
Youth Course Participant, December 28, 2018
“Mindfulness meditation was a new experience for me, but it changed how I approach situations, making life simpler and more enjoyable. It helped me overcome stress and other challenges. Lou was an inspiring instructor—his guidance and life story encouraged me to become more self-aware and humble.”
Michelle Age 13
“I would like to thank the entire team at The Art of Life, including Olga, Nazar, Lou, and everyone else, for welcoming us so warmly to their health centre. My son was initially skeptical about learning meditation, but Lou made an incredible impact from the very first session, explaining how it could help in his everyday life. My son, Andrey, was particularly interested in how meditation could improve his concentration for school and go-karting. Within weeks, I noticed he was more focused, relaxed, and able to tackle important tasks.
Another wonderful benefit was the deeper bond we formed. Andrey eagerly shared what he learned, taught me how to meditate, and discussed stories Lou shared with the group. It made him feel important and special. Thank you for this life-changing experience.”
Parent of Kids Group Participant