Beginning Meditation Class

A basic introduction. History, technique, theory, and practical application. “Anapanasati” means “breathing in, breathing out with awareness.”

Three Levels of Meditation

Vipassana meditation is "to see things as they really are."
Satipatthana - The setting up of mindfulness through all three levels.

Level 1 - Body - Awareness of breath and other bodily activities.
Level 2 - Mind - Awareness of thoughts, ideas and images
Level 3 - Heart - Awareness of feelings, emotions, and moods

Beginning Meditation Class for Children

The Young Group, ages 8-12.
The Teenage Group, ages 13-19.

The beginning Anapanasati (awareness of in-and-out breathing). “Anapanasati” is the observation of natural, normal respiration, as it comes in and it goes out. It is a simple technique that helps children to better understand themselves and how their minds work. As children learn calmness and concentration, they gain mastery over their impulses and actions. They develop an inner strength that helps them to choose right and the appropriate actions over wrong actions. This is the natural by-product of the technique. Practicing this technique provides and develops some tools for the child to deal with the fears, anxieties, and pressures of childhood through adolescence.

Private Sessions
One-on-one instruction; concentrated focus.

Workshops
Over an extended time period, allows larger groups to cover more theory and history; allows for the experience of walking meditation, shorter and longer segments of meditation, and the wonderful periods of discussion throughout. Day, time and location will be accommodated for each group.

Retreats
A totally immersing experience in Anapanasati Sutta, the study in the awareness of breath, and Satipatthana Sutta, the study in the awareness of mindfulness. Let me help you custom-design your group retreat, including suggestions for locations.

Full Moon Meditation
The full moon is a special time each month when a door opens and provides a strong force of spiritual energy to flow freely. During this time the powerful energy of light assists group meditations in reinforcing peace, loving kindness, harmony and tranquility. There is a great form of communication, allowing a reciprocal, focused interplay for many minds, working together in meditation and producing a strong unity of powerful thought.