Have you ever wondered why, as we age, we begin to forget simple things, like where we left the keys or put our glasses? Scientific research on brain function reveals that mindfulness practice reenergizes brain cells, thereby enhancing cognitive capacities and reducing stress. Students will examine the effects of mindfulness practice on health, particularly the challenges associated with aging. They will also study the application of mindfulness in this is the headline of the book review this short novel zigzags between Paris and Poughkeepsie education and in developing a sustainable lifestyle. The course will provide students with experiential tools that enable them to use mindfulness to enhance physical and mental health, deepen relationships, and gain insight into paths of spiritual development.