Learn practical and accessible techniques to manage stress, enhance your emotional well-being, and find greater peace in your everyday life.
Mindfulness, the practice of bringing your full awareness to the present moment, offers powerful tools for navigating life’s challenges, enhancing emotional well-being, and living with more joy.
Mark Van Buren is a Mindful Living Trainer, meditation and yoga instructor, and author with nearly two decades of experience in meditation and mindfulness.
With a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and training in various Buddhist traditions, including masterclasses with Jack Kornfield and Gabor Mate, Mark brings a deep understanding of the transformative power of mindfulness.
As an editor at Meditation Magazine and author of A Fool’s Guide to Actual Happiness and Your Life IS Meditation, Mark provides practical, down-to-earth guidance on incorporating mindfulness practices into everyday life.
At Body Positive Works, we see mindfulness as an essential skill for navigating life’s ups and downs with more presence and intention. Here’s how our approach to mindfulness can make a difference:
Mark brings years of experience, creating an accessible and welcoming environment for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.
You’ll learn a variety of techniques — from breath awareness and body scans to mindful movement and loving-kindness meditation — that are easy to integrate into your daily routine.
Mindfulness equips you with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
As you deepen your mindfulness practice, you’ll see a positive shift in many areas of your life, including relationships, focus, productivity, and purpose.
At Body Positive Works, we believe in the power of self-discovery. Our Wellness Center in Bergen County offers a holistic and integrative approach to health and wellness, guiding you on a journey back to your truest self, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.
Mindfulness, the art of being present, goes beyond simply paying attention – it involves letting go of distractions and judgments. At Body Positive Works, our mindfulness programs, guided by Mark, offer a path toward a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
Mindfulness can easily become a part of your daily life. Start by:
Our studio provides a supportive space to explore mindfulness through various formats:
Mindfulness is being fully present in each moment, without judgment. Regular practice helps reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional regulation for a greater sense of peace.
Mindfulness is the state of being fully present. Meditation is a practice that helps you develop your capacity for mindfulness. During meditation, you may focus on the breath, sensations, or thoughts to strengthen your awareness.
You’ll learn various techniques, including:
Mark’s approachable and supportive style creates a welcoming environment for all experience levels.
Our wellness center is a beautiful heritage house in the heart of Saddle River, Bergen County, NJ. We are directly across the street from Wandell Elementary School and next door to the Municipal Building.
We are centrally located with convenient access to Rt. 17 and the Garden State Parkway, and on the border of Rockland County. We are easily accessible from many communities in the surrounding area.
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96 E Allendale Road, Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey, NJ 07458
Whether you’re seeking healing, growth, or simply a place to belong, Body Positive Works is here for you.
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Body Positive Works
Center for Mind Body Balance
96 E Allendale Road
Saddle River
Bergen County
New Jersey
NJ 07458
✆ 201-708-8448
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