Embodied Self-Compassion Core Skills | January 30, 2027

Why Embodied Self-Compassion Core Skills? Embodied SC Core Skills draws on the core practices of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), offered through CMSC. We will have an opportunity to engage in a process of guided self-study. We will practice mindful awareness, self-kindness, and common humanity through embodied practices, brief didactics and individual and group reflections. You do not need prior experience, flexibility, or training to join us. Every practice can be adapted to your body, your pace, and your nervous system. Grounded in more than two decades of research, self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional resilience, reduced stress and burnout, increased motivation, and greater relational wellbeing. Through guided somatic practices you will explore how your body, and your relationship to it, can be sources for greater self-compassion in your daily life. This offering is a benefit for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Meet Your Teachers: Jorge C. Armesto is a bilingual clinical psychologist, yoga therapist and mindfulness instructor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, United States, where he works with diverse communities. He is passionate about the intersection of psychology, mindfulness, spirituality, and somatic practices. Jorge is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and teacher trainer through Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC), Certified Yoga Therapist, and trained MBCT and MBSR Teacher. Jorge is section faculty at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy Certificate Program and Senior Mindfulness Instructor at Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. He also serves as faculty in the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Certificate Program through CMSC. Jorge practices in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition and is a member of the Order of Interbeing. There are many ways that Jorge cultivates seeds of joy including hiking, cooking, dancing to the Afro-Cuban rhythms of salsa, weaving, crocheting and collaging. Above all, Jorge loves spending time with family and friends. Courtney Mace is a yoga therapist, yoga instructor, and trained Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. Her work focuses on the mind-body connection and the cultivation of inner compassion for physical and psycho-emotional health. Drawing from somatic-based therapy, heart coherence, and contemplative practices, Courtney helps students develop greater self-connection and well-being through a kinder, more loving relationship with themselves and their experience. Courtney is a freelance creative in NYC, a C-IAYT yoga therapist, E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, PRYT life mentor, and CMSC trained teacher. Registration Closes January 29, 2027.