What is mindfulness,
anyway?
Tucked away in a monastery, or close as your own home?
A long journey, or soon as your next breath?
For mood and health, or meaning and liberation?
For a better life, or a better world?
YES!
Mindfulness is simply the practice of bringing a curious, non-judgmental awareness to the present moment.
That's it.
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After more than 2,500 years passed down only to those devoting their lives to religious asceticism as well as the practice, in some of the world's most remote locations, the last 50 years have seen top researchers, clinicians, and teachers the world over sharpen the ancient practices of Vipassana and the Brahmaviharas into a set of practical techniques with proven benefits you can try today that just might change everything.
And what qualifies me to teach it?
After a lifetime made better in every conceivable way by happening to have stumbled upon mindfulness at a very early age I decided that it was time to start giving back.
I want to pass some of the wonder, joy, love, and ease that it's brought to all aspects of my life on to others who find themselves looking for something more in their lives, or a peace that seemed to elude them.
In 2020 I was accepted into Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach's Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program through the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and was accepted.
Over two years of rigorous study, practice, and teaching later I have been authorized to offer these services as the final step toward my certification.
Let's go!
Online Group Intro Courses
Four weeks finding YOUR practice.
Live, weekly, 90 minute sessions establishing a practice that brings meaning, joy, and ease to your life. We'll start with finding an anchor that works for you, doesn't have to be breath, and then work our way together through mindfulness of body, thoughts, and of emotions. We also try some heart-based practices, techniques for finding your own loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity with proven, real world benefits. Each class will include didactic teaching, guided practicing, and plenty of time for your feedback and questions.
New sessions starting all the time
NEXT START DATE:
Wednesday, 3/8 @ 8:00 pm EST/5:00 pm PST
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Online Daylong Meditation Retreats
Ready to take the next step?
There's a special sort of focus and clarity that arises when you devote an entire day to mindfulness, loving-kindness, and liberation. Alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation (anything and everything can be modified to your needs) interspersed with guided mindfulness, movement, and heart-based practices, with the focus always on what brings meaning, ease, and joy into your everyday life.
NEXT VIRTUAL RETREAT
Saturday, 4/18 11:00 am EST/8:00 am PST
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Online Weekly Drop-In Sessions
Ready to connect, but maybeÂ
not commit?
These 45 minute, online, ongoing sessions are for you! Same day and time each week. No need to sign up, no need to cancel, no expectations. Just come as you are when you feel so inclined. Each will include some words on the day's topic, 20-30 minutes of guided practice, time for your questions, and suggestions for practice in the week ahead.
Each and Every Friday @ 11:00 am PST/2:00 pm EST
Online Private Sessions
Looking for something a little more tailored?
Want to have an intro course all to yourself? Want to dive deep on an element of mindfulness, or particular of practice, that calls to you? Want some outside perspective on your own personal path? Whatever it you're looking for, I am here to help in any way I'm qualified to.
In the end, just three things matter:
How well we have lived
How well we have loved
How well we have learned to let go
~Jack Kornfield
Let’s Connect
