Being with What Is: Establishing a Meditation Practice

We know the benefits of a regular meditation practice are many*, yet sitting with ourselves in its simplicity and solitude is astonishingly difficult. In subtle (and not so subtle) ways, we struggle with what is, by avoiding or fighting against what is happening inside ourselves. This 10-week workshop will be a support for establishing, re-establishing, or going deeper into a regular practice by holding the context of being with what arises in our bodies and in our minds as we sit with ourselves. Essential to supporting this endeavor, we will identify, discuss, highlight, and catch moments of presence that can act as the ultimate internal support for sitting and staying with our experience.

You will learn simple somatic meditation techniques that will help bring together body, mind, and mystery. A variety of techniques will be provided so you can determine what works best for you.

Over the course of this series, we will discuss concepts that support our practice, such as allowing what arises, working with our emotions, encouraging kindness toward self, curiosity, and other posturing that support a life with more presence. We will practice together and there will be question and comment periods to provide clarification and support.

This workshop series is offered on Zoom.

The cost of the workshop series breaks down to $30 / session. A limited number of spots will be available at a reduced fee. To inquire about a reduced fee, or with other questions about this workshop, please contact me.

*The benefits of a regular meditation practice include less stress, better sleep, less anxiety, enhanced mood, increased focus, less impulsivity, more resilience, longer attention span, emotionally stronger, more self compassion, increased self-awareness, lower blood pressure, less relapse, improved relationships, and the list goes on.