When we are more present in our day to day lives, we live with more peace and loving awareness.

How do we become more present? What does present moment loving awareness mean? How can I live more mindfully? How do I meditate?

We’ll explore these questions together in this 3 week private course.

About These Private Sessions:

We are going to keep things super simple. I’ll teach you the Tibetan Buddhist practice “Shamatha,” or as more commonly known: mindfulness of breath meditation. I’ll guide you in a meditation at the beginning of each class, followed by some Q&A time. While I will have some topics planned to introduce you to every week, your questions are what will truly guide each session.

The intention of this container is to help you understand mindfulness meditation so you can meditate on your own, without an app or a guide, and also to help you establish a consistent daily practice. Each week we will meditate and discuss the below:

• Week 1: Intro to Mindfulness of Breath (Shamatha) / Tibetan Buddhist Roots of Mindfulness / Establishing Presence in Day to Day Life

• Week 2: Becoming Your Own Guide / Cultivating the Eye of the Observer & Present Moment Loving Awareness

• Week 3: 5 Hindrances to Mindfulness / Equanimity / How to Continue Your Practice & Integration

Each week includes optional homework (journaling prompts, contemplation practices, or recommended reading) as well as notes and relevant links after each class to assist you. Daily meditation is encouraged, and I will assist you in figuring out how the practice can fit into your lifestyle.

Who This is For:

This offering is for anyone new to meditation, or anyone who has only meditated with apps or guides. If you want to learn what meditation is and be able to guide yourself in practice, you might enjoy this.

I would also say that this isn’t exactly for those that are “just curious” about meditation or are looking to be convinced of the benefits. This is for those that are already eager and ready to begin meditating and perhaps just haven’t found the right opportunity yet.

Dates / Time:

We will meet virtually via ZOOM once a week for 75 minutes. Once you book your spot, I will email you so we can find a day/time that works well for both of us.