Introduction to Meditation: Mindfulness and Compassion
Sessions: 9 /9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
Session times: 7pm-8:15pm EST
Online via zoom and in person at JP Centre Yoga
Sessions are recorded, for those who cannot attend live or would like to review, and accessible for the following week.
Fee: $150 as stand alone or included in full Deepening Familiarity with Our Natural Capacities: An Intermediate Meditation Course
Tiered pricing and BIPOC Discount Available
In this course, you will learn the foundational principles of mindfulness meditation, compassion meditation, and how to apply them to your daily life. Through guided meditation practices and interactive discussions, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to be present and cultivate
awareness and compassion in each moment. This course is ideal for those who are new to meditation or seeking to deepen their understanding of these powerful practices.
Together, we will build a safe and supportive community learning space. We’ll start with how to set an intention and aspiration for practice and then we’ll demonstrate the main aspects of the posture to help everyone find the posture that fits their body. We’ll walk through the basic steps of mindfulness meditation and practice together regularly. Our discussion will include the potential applications and outcomes of practice from a biological, psychological, and social view.
Upon completing this course, participants will gain an understanding of how to practice mindfulness and compassion based meditation, getting a strong kick start to a regular habit.
*For those who cannot attend live or would like to review, each session will be recorded and accessible for the duration of the course.