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!
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 to responsiveness and discernment, especially in challenging times.
Over the course of seven weeks, we'll explore mindfulness of the breath & body, thoughts & emotions, loving-kindness & ethics, and empathy & forgiveness from both secular mindfulness and Buddhist perspectives. Each class includes guided & silent meditation, in-depth practice discussion and some interactive practices.
Beginning and veteran meditators welcome!
Dates:
Wednesdays, January 23th - March 6th
6:30 to 8:30pm in Arcata
Course Fee:
$210 paid in advance
$225 - with donation to Community Scholarship FundBegins:Jan 23rd, 2019
The Heart of Happiness
What does happiness mean to you? How do you experience contentment? What do you do to support your well-being?
Join us for this 6-week series exploring profound and enduring practices that cultivate the courageous, joyful and undefended heart, steady and balance the mind, and support us to engage our lives with kindness, awareness, empathy and wisdom. Drawing on both secular mindfulness and the teachings of the Buddha, each two-hour session will include a talk, guided and silent meditation, interactive practices including time to talk with each other.
A digital recording and summary handout of each week's session will be provided.PREREQUISITE
This series is designed for those with some meditation experience.DATES
6 Wednesdays
March 27 to May 8, no class April 17th
6:30pm-8:30pm in ArcataBegins:Mar 27th, 2019
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