Mindfulness and meditation are often suggested as a tool for managing stress, anxiety, and the challenges of neurodiversity, but not all classes are accessible or helpful. This class is designed to provide options for practice and tools for assessing which practices are beneficial for you.
You'll learn about and explore a variety of mindfulness meditation techniques. You will be supported in uncovering the methods best suited to your individual needs. There will be opportunities as part of each class to discuss whatever you encounter.
This inclusive event welcomes participants of all nationalities, religions, sexes, races, genders, neurotypes, abilities, and levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned practitioners.
Format
Each class will include a 10-20 minute teaching, a 15-20 minute mindfulness practice, and a Q&A session.
We will meet on Zoom
8 sessions -- Come to as few or as many as you like
Teaching Topics:
April 20, 2024: Mindfulness of the Breath
April 27, 2024: Mindfulness of the Body
May 4, 2024: Mindfulness of Emotions
May 11, 2024: Mindfulness of Thoughts
May 18, 2024: Loving-Kindness and Compassion
May 25, 2024: Working Mindfully with Pain or Discomfort
June 1, 2024: Cultivating Happiness and Joy
June 8, 2024: Common Challenges in Mindfulness Meditation
Your Instructor: Kate Arms
Kate is a trauma-sensitive mindfulness practitioner with 35 years of personal meditation practice in a variety of traditions. She has taught mindful movement practices for over 2 decades and has been leading sitting meditation groups for 4 years. She is currently deepening her teaching by studying mindfulness teaching with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach and Advanced Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness with David Treleaven.
This class is being offered on a donation basis. You will be given an additional opportunity to support Kate's work with a donation at the end of each session.