Meditation Workshop: Learning to Practice Stillness

Description:

This 2.5 hour workshop is designed to introduce you to the practice of meditation, offering both guided and silent experiences alongside accessible teachings on the purpose, origins, and research-backed benefits of meditation.

You’ll experience four distinct forms of meditation:

• Anapana (breath awareness) to anchor attention
• Metta (loving-kindness) to cultivate compassion
• Chakra Meditation to awaken subtle awareness
• Yoga Nidra for deep rest

Alongside actually practicing these meditations, we’ll talk about what it means to be present, how to navigate resistance, restlessness, and other things that tend to come in the way of a meditation practice, and why these practices matter in terms of both ancient wisdom traditions and modern research all with the goal to inspire and inform your meditation practice. 

A short break with tea will be included, as well as a take-home printout guide with resources to support your personal practice.

This workshop is designed to be welcoming and meaningful for all experience levels.

What to Bring:

• All props provided (bolsters, blankets, blocks, etc.)
• Optional to bring yourself: anything that would make it more comfortable for you to sit or lie down for extended periods of time

*Note: To support a meaningful and well-prepared experience for all participants, please register at least 24 hours in advance. Each workshop requires a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not met, you will be notified no later than 24 hours before the start time, and a full refund will be issued.