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A Mindful Nation on C-Span Saturday!

A Mindful Nation on C-Span Saturday!

By Editor | May 4 2012

On Saturday, May 6 at 9 p.m. (ET), C-Span will air Congressman Tim Ryan's talk from IMCW's Wednesday Bethesda class on April 11. C-Span notes:

Democratic Representative Tim Ryan from Ohio presents his thoughts on the teachings of mindfulness and what he believes are the meditative practices' benefits, from heightened concentration to a reduction in stress levels and how it can be incorporated in education and health care policies.

Ryan is also interested in exploring the benefits of meditation for returning military veterans. His book, A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit was published in March 2012. Congressman Ryan represents Ohio's 17th District.

The show will also air on Sunday, May 6 at 4 p.m. (ET).

C-Spans schedule is available on their website.



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