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If you’re looking for a relaxing Friday morning to escape from the stress of college life, then join us on this beach meditation getaway to Santa Monica! Mindful USC has reserved 10 spots for Peaks and Professors participants to enjoy a guided meditation session led by Dr. Allyson Pimentel and Dr. Gauri Kolkhatkar. Learn how to practice mindfulness while listening to the calming Santa Monica waves. The best part is, we’ll be covering all costs for 10 participants so the trip will be completely free if you’re selected!
PACKING LIST:
WATER
sunscreen
towel to sit on
waiver
good vibes
PROFESSOR: Allyson Pimentel
Co-Director of Mindful USC
Dr. Allyson Pimentel, Ed.D. is a psychologist, long-time Vipassana meditation practitioner, and teacher who works at the intersections of mindfulness, mental health, healing, and social justice. Allyson serves as the Co-Director of Mindful USC at the University of Southern California and she has been teaching mindfulness in clinical, medical, secular, and spiritual settings for nearly twenty years.
PROFESSOR: Gauri Kolhatkar
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Gauri Kolhatkar is a pediatrician in Los Angeles, California and is affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She received her medical degree from McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and has been in practice between 11-20 years.
PEAK: No peak, just beach!
DIFFICULTY: 0/5
SCENERY: Good ol’ Santa Monica!
FUN FACT: Hot Dog on a Stick has been sold on the Santa Monica Pier since 1946.
TRIP LEAD: Aditi
went to Catalina Island labor day weekend (pictured) and wants to go back ASAP
Contact Aditi: aajagann@usc.edu (hyperlinked!)
Read Aditi's bio here. (hyperlinked!)