Class offerings
I offer a six-week Mindfulness Meditation class at different community settings. Dates vary. This class is an introduction to basic mindfulness meditation practices such as breath and body awareness, and how to be with thoughts, emotions and physical pain without becoming overwhelmed by them. Some classes include a mindful movement practice. Mindfulness Meditation brings:
- greater concentration and focus
- mental clarity and calm
- physical relaxation
- balanced emotions
- fuller appreciation of self and others
These simple practices can be learned and used immediately to help revitalize your outlook on life. Their use helps to clear the mind and allows us to respond effectively to any situation in which we are engaged.
- Palo Alto Family YMCA www.ymcasv.org
- Sunnyvale Senior Center www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/recreation
- Registration through the senior center
- Integrative & Sports Medicine Center www.hecares.net
- 1288 Kifer Rd., Suite 310
- Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Other meditation class locations:
I lead two on-going sitting meditation groups at Gyalwa Gyatso Buddhist Center in Campbell, CA as part of their Wellness Program offerings. One is weekly, one is monthly. The descriptions of these classes are listed under Events on their website: www.gyalwagyatso.org.
Breast Cancer Connections — A community resource for information and support: www.bcconnections.org. First Tuesday evening of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Cheryl Branco and I offer Mindfulness Meditation. This is a free service of BCC. Drop-ins welcome.
Insight Meditation South Bay offers a five-week Introduction to Mindfulness several times a year. Classes are taught by Shaila Catherine and guest teachers, including myself. Details available on the website: www.imsb.org