Introduction to Mindfulness & Compassion MeditationA 5-week, systematic introduction to mindfulness meditation and complementary compassion methods as a firm foundation for an ongoing practice and a good, engaged life.
While shorter than an MBSR course, many of the same fundamentals are introduced and explored in four 90-minute classes and a four-hour retreat, all online. These include: How (and whether) to sit Mindfulness of Breath Attentional Stability Walking Meditation Mindfulness of the Body Feeling the Tone of a Moment The Power of the Pause Mindfulness of Thoughts and Emotions Stress and Resilience Mindful Self-compassion Spacious Awareness Mindful Technology Use Mindful Activism A portion of proceeds from these classes are donated to Families for Justice as Healing, an organization of formerly incarcerated women working to end the incarceration of women and girls. August session completed. Please indicate if you'd like notification when the course will run again in fall.... Also check out Mindful Morning Sangha
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness for Yoga TeachersThis systematic introduction to the Buddhist underpinnings of mindfulness is for yoga asana teachers who would like to bring mindfulness into their teaching appropriately, with confidence, and with understanding of its original lineage. (This workshop will also benefit any dedicated yoga asana practitioner.) In addition to didactic teaching, guided meditation, and Q&A, each class will include a yoga/mindfulness practice to demonstrate techniques for layering body-based and mindfulness methods. The first session includes an overview of the intersections of yoga and Buddhism.
Offered in partnership with the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice. Four Sundays: Week 1: 3-5pm Week 2: 10am-Noon & 1-3pm Week 3: 3-5pm Week 4: 1-5pm Times are EDT (U.S.). Use Time Zone Converter to determine your local time. Participants are encouraged to also attend Sarah Jane's Thursday 6-7pm (EDT) yin yoga/mindfulness class for the month. $175, $200, $225 sliding scale (you choose) Scholarships available upon request. Yoga Alliance CEUs available. Also check out Mentoring/Coaching
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