Classes
Classes
Drop-In Sitting Group
Mindfulness Meditation classes are for anyone interested in sitting with a group in supported silence. Instructions and guided meditations focus on developing mindful awareness, loving-kindness, wisdom and compassion. Anyone of any background is welcome, both experienced and new meditators alike. No sign-up is necessary. Come anytime. Everyone is Welcome!
Retreat into Daily Life; an Integrated Non-Residential Retreat Experience
Begin the New Year by grounding, strengthening and invigorating the practices of awareness, presence and love! Join a group of dedicated practitioners for a non-residential retreat that connects our inner meditation lives to our outer daily lives.
Begins:Jan 2nd, 2020
Reclaiming Our Strength; Exploring the Ground of Our Being
The Buddha gave us many teachings to help guide and support us in our everyday lives that remain just as vital now as 2,600 years ago. In this time of profound change and uncertainty, spiritual practice is a refuge and strength.
Join us for a deep dive into the beautiful practices of The Five Strengths; Mindfulness, Confidence, Energy, Concentration and Wisdom. When developed, these interwoven and interconnected qualities become the bedrock - reliable and enduring resources for our lives. Each 2-hour session includes guided and silent meditation, a talk and group discussion.Begins:Jan 23rd, 2020
Spring Practice Intensive
Energize and deepen your practice with a small group of dedicated practitioners! Over the course of five weekly sessions, we'll focus on meditation - why we practice, what brings us back, how we practice and what we're learning. It’s a special opportunity for those wishing to deepen their connection to Sangha, our spiritual community of friends.
This monthlong Insight Meditation intensive is designed for those with established meditation practices. Each two-hour session will include 2 meditations and time to talk with each other.
DATES & LOCATION
5 Tuesday Mornings
March 3 to March 31
8:30 to 10:30am in Arcata
FEES:
$150 to $250
Paying at the higher rate includes a $25 contribution to the Pacific Mindfulness Community Scholarship Fund as well as a private session with Heidi.Begins:Mar 3rd, 2020
Everyday Mindfulness for Everyday Life
Join us for our signature introductory course in mindfulness and meditation.
Mindfulness and meditation give us the skills and resources to cultivate a clear mind, a kind heart and the ability to transform reactivity into wise responsiveness. We'll explore mindfulness of the breath & body, thoughts & emotions, loving-kindness & ethics, and empathy & forgiveness from both Buddhist and secular mindfulness perspectives.
Each two-hour session weaves together guided meditation, teachings, and group discussion with particular emphasis on bringing mindful awareness into daily life.
Begins:Mar 5th, 2020
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