sittings | retreats

introduction to mindfulness meditation, sept. 14 to oct.19, 2010

Introduction To Mindfulness Meditation - 6 Sessions, September 14 to October 19, 2010. Mindfulness & meditation is a profound practice that has been used for over 2500 years by countless seekers, regardless of religion, to quiet the mind, open the heart, and to clearly see our "true nature". It teaches people how to live more fully in the present moment, how to open more gracefully to the ups and downs of life, and how to meet ourselves and others with more acceptance and love. While it may not change your life, it will change your relationship to it. Metta meditation (also called "loving-kindness" meditation), a compassion practice that complements and supports mindfulness, will also be taught in order to assist in opening the heart and mind.

This beginners series will cover the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation, working with physical sensations in the body, understanding and working with emotions and thoughts, finding inner balance, and how to integrate meditation into daily life.

 
When:  Sept. 14 to Oct. 19, every Tuesday from 7:15pm to 9:00pm
Where:  Kitsilano (address details will be posted by early September)
Taught by Joanne Broatch. Class size will be limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. Cost is $10 and participants are asked to commit to all 6 sessions. For more information or to register,  contact Sandra Kelly by email.
 

This class is now full with a wait-list. In response,  we will offer a class on six Thursday evenings, as well, beginning Sept.16.  Description and registration details are as for the Tuesday evening course.