Welcome
Mindful Living Center is dedicated to the health and wholeness of our community. Our mission is to promote health and wellbeing for ALL in this space of authentic community where minds and hearts are open, diversity is celebrated, and everyone is honored. In this safe and compassionate environment, we support and empower one another in wellness as we heal body, mind, and spirit through integrative, evidence-based interventions, and healing arts.
Our vision is a world where we can live and work as neighbors with more connection, kindness, and wisdom.
 | Mindful Living Center is home to individual wellness practitioners and Mindful State Yoga Studio. As a collective, we offer programs and trainings that support our mission, including:
As service to our community and neighbors, we offer:
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All professionals at Mindful Living Center are independent health providers with their own private practices. While Mindful Living Center has carefully selected each practitioner, the providers are not employees of Mindful Living Center, but rather, are independent businesses.
Appreciation
MBSR Graduate BR “Once a day, I lie down and listen to the sitting (meditation) CD. My blood pressure will drop as much as 20 points in fifteen minutes.”
MBSR Graduate BR “I recently had a TIA. While it was happening, I was so aware of my body; I immediately knew something was not right… The entire time, I remained calm and focused on my breath. The doctor shared with me, in his opinion, my remaining calm allowed my body to respond in the best possible scenario. It was very scary, but I believe my MBSR training helped in an amazing way.”
MBSR Graduate BW “I have become aware of my thoughts, emotions, and reactions and am able to show myself more compassion.”
MBSR Graduate BD “Practicing mindfulness takes the negative out of anything, really. The world isn’t going to end. The sky really isn’t falling. I have choices to change the direction of my feelings and how I react to my behaviors and that of the people around me.”
MBSR Graduate AM “I have a better understanding of myself and my stress and the ways to cope. The meditations, yoga, mindful movement help me in all areas of my life.”
MBSR Graduate KD “… the class gave me “permission” to accept myself and my life as is with love and kindness and to extend this compassion to others.”
MBSR Graduate TS “Life-changing is how I would describe Laurie’s MBSR class. She taught me how to pause, be aware, and be an observer of what I am thinking and feeling in the middle of a situation so I make positive choices and respond to a situation instead of reacting.”
Connie, Newport “Kelly connects with her students, has a way with words, leaves her ego at the door, loves and respects yoga, lets her authentic personality shine through, is prepared, caters to all levels, and shares her knowledge.”
Pat B., Newport “Since 2002, I have attended a variety of yoga classes in Jonesboro, Little Rock, Dallas, Destin, and New Port. Hands down, Kelly is the best yoga teacher I have ever had. She explains every step for us to make, comes around and gently adjusts our poses, gives amazing neck and shoulder massages and reads the sweetest Christian-based affirmations at the end of class. We always leave her class relaxed and happy. Every class is different and tailored to her students’ wants and needs. In short, you’ll never find a better yoga instructor than Kelly.”
Gail, Eden Isle “At the age of 55 and never having taken a yoga class in my life, I approached my first practice with a great deal of trepidation. But after that initial class with Kelly James, all of my fears were allayed. The welcoming atmosphere in Kelly’s classes and her relaxed, calm, and encouraging spirit made me love yoga from the very beginning. She approaches yoga from a hands-on perspective, helping each student with the proper positioning of the pose, and at the same time, being considerate of each person’s needs and physical restrictions. She teaches her students not only the yoga poses, but also how to be mindful of their bodies, their breathing, and their spirits. Maybe most important of all, though, is the kindness, warmth, and love Kelly exudes. She demonstrates during each class these important aspects of yoga as well. It’s no wonder that after a class with Kelly, my blood pressure is lower, and I feel calmer and much more relaxed. I only wish I could take a class with her every day!”
MBSR Graduate BR “Once a day, I lie down and listen to the sitting (meditation) CD. My blood pressure will drop as much as 20 points in fifteen minutes.”
MBSR Graduate BR “I recently had a TIA. While it was happening, I was so aware of my body; I immediately knew something was not right… The entire time, I remained calm and focused on my breath. The doctor shared with me, in his opinion, my remaining calm allowed my body to respond in the best possible scenario. It was very scary, but I believe my MBSR training helped in an amazing way.”
MBSR Graduate BW “I have become aware of my thoughts, emotions, and reactions and am able to show myself more compassion.”
MBSR Graduate BD “Practicing mindfulness takes the negative out of anything, really. The world isn’t going to end. The sky really isn’t falling. I have choices to change the direction of my feelings and how I react to my behaviors and that of the people around me.”
MBSR Graduate AM “I have a better understanding of myself and my stress and the ways to cope. The meditations, yoga, mindful movement help me in all areas of my life.”
MBSR Graduate KD “… the class gave me “permission” to accept myself and my life as is with love and kindness and to extend this compassion to others.”
MBSR Graduate TS “Life-changing is how I would describe Laurie’s MBSR class. She taught me how to pause, be aware, and be an observer of what I am thinking and feeling in the middle of a situation so I make positive choices and respond to a situation instead of reacting.”
Connie, Newport “Kelly connects with her students, has a way with words, leaves her ego at the door, loves and respects yoga, lets her authentic personality shine through, is prepared, caters to all levels, and shares her knowledge.”
Pat B., Newport “Since 2002, I have attended a variety of yoga classes in Jonesboro, Little Rock, Dallas, Destin, and New Port. Hands down, Kelly is the best yoga teacher I have ever had. She explains every step for us to make, comes around and gently adjusts our poses, gives amazing neck and shoulder massages and reads the sweetest Christian-based affirmations at the end of class. We always leave her class relaxed and happy. Every class is different and tailored to her students’ wants and needs. In short, you’ll never find a better yoga instructor than Kelly.”
Gail, Eden Isle “At the age of 55 and never having taken a yoga class in my life, I approached my first practice with a great deal of trepidation. But after that initial class with Kelly James, all of my fears were allayed. The welcoming atmosphere in Kelly’s classes and her relaxed, calm, and encouraging spirit made me love yoga from the very beginning. She approaches yoga from a hands-on perspective, helping each student with the proper positioning of the pose, and at the same time, being considerate of each person’s needs and physical restrictions. She teaches her students not only the yoga poses, but also how to be mindful of their bodies, their breathing, and their spirits. Maybe most important of all, though, is the kindness, warmth, and love Kelly exudes. She demonstrates during each class these important aspects of yoga as well. It’s no wonder that after a class with Kelly, my blood pressure is lower, and I feel calmer and much more relaxed. I only wish I could take a class with her every day!”
