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I am Matt Reinig.

 

I believe in transcending the barriers of language that exist in our mind and in our world.

Starting August 2013, my mental health started to become worse and worse. I was diagnosed with a mild depression. I went to therapy, but I wanted to do more for myself.

One day, my friend and I were looking for something to do on a quiet evening. We discovered the Beginners Mind Zen Center, where I learned about zen, meditation, and mindfulness. I attended to several of their day-long sitting retreats, even though as a deaf person, I didn't understand fully what was going on. However, I learned the power of mindfulness meditation, of sitting silently, which greatly transformed my inner world. Through consistent practice, I experienced less stress, less worrying, gratitude for what I have, longer periods of focus, and great self-awareness.

Shortly after, I also discovered that there aren’t enough resources about zen, mindfulness, and meditation in American Sign Language (ASL).  That is why I started Well-Being with Matt, a place where I provide videos with those resources in ASL.  

I believe my visual videos is suitable for everyone, not just those who know ASL.  Sometimes we need a break from the noise in the world - this is where the visual aspect of my videos come in.  The goal of my videos is to make it universally understood- by deaf, hard of hearing, non-ASL users, and more.

Mindfulness is not limited to the ear (auditory) - that is what I discovered and want to share with all of you. 

While you are on Well-Being with Matt, my goals for you is to:

  • Learn tools that will help you become more mindful, aware, and focused

  • Learn to accept things as they are, while consciously making decisions

  • Find ways you can connect deeply with yourself, cultivating the inner wisdom and potential within

  • Find a support system with people who are like you and I 

May my videos bring you inner peace, clarity, and understanding.  

May the Mindfulness be with you!

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My experience, trainings attended, credentials, and certificates earned:

  • M.S. in Exercise Physiology

  • B.S. in Exercise Science

  • Mindfulness Educator Essentials Certificate - 2018

  • Currently enrolled in the Superhero Academy since October 2018

  • Completed Jedi Training Camp in 2015 and 2016 with Phil Drolet as Jedi Master

  • Personal Trainer since 2013

  • Previously Certified Personal Trainer from ACSM (American Collegiate on Sports Medicine)

  • Previously Certified Group Exercise Instructor from AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)

  • Completed TRX Suspension Training Course - 2015

  • Finished two Spartan Races in 2017 and 2018

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If you don't know ASL, don't fear the language barrier - I believe you and I can still connect on a deeper level where language does not exist (not even ASL). 

If I can transcend it (I do it every day), so can you!  See below for resources on learning ASL and the deaf community (last updated 4/8/19).   

Of course, the best way to learn ASL is to go to deaf events, learn from deaf people, and take ASL classes at your local community college or university!