Are you ready to take the journey inward?
Develop or deepen your meditation practice whether you are:
- A beginner interested in learning how to meditate
- Exploring different meditation techniques
- An established meditator looking to deepen your practice
Ancient yogis understood the nature of the mind and they compared it to a “drunken monkey bit by a scorpion”! I teach meditation techniques that will allow you to skillfully meditate so that you actually enjoy meditation.
See ‘Packages’ below.
For individuals or small groups
Available on Zoom or in-person
A few good reasons to meditate
- Create a balanced relationship with your mind as you steer it in the direction you wish to go.
- Become less attached to your perspective and more willing to listen to other’s point of view with an open mind.
- Become less affected when faced with challenges.
- As you practice letting go of who you view yourself to be, move closer towards who you truly are.
“Effort towards steadiness of mind is practice.”
~ Patanjali Yoga Sutras
What is yogic meditation?
While developing the ‘witness’ or ‘observer’ is an important and key part of yogic meditation, focusing the mind on an object of concentration is also fundamental. A dissipated or distracted mind is in a weakened state. Focusing the mind is a way of strengthening the mind, in the same way that working out strengthens our muscles. A converged, focused mind can accomplish anything.
Common objects of concentration are the breath, an image, a sound vibration (mantra), awareness/presence, or a combination of these. However, your object of concentration can be anything you choose. Some may wish to link their object of concentration to a Higher Power and trust that it is drawing out their fullest potential. The yogic meditation courses will provide you with valuable techniques, giving you a better chance of being focused.
During our sessions together you will learn how to set up your meditation practice so that your expectations are realistic, so that you don’t become frustrated, and so that you find your practice interesting, enjoyable, and something to look forward to!
Nothing outside us can bring lasting happiness
At our core, we are already content. That state is generally obscured by the waves of the mind—our thoughts. Thoughts are the waves in the lake that prevent us from seeing our true reflection, which we would otherwise see in a perfectly still and serene lake. The very thing we identify with and take to be who we are—our thoughts—are blocking our view of the truth of who we are.
One of the problems with not knowing who we are is that we overcompensate with quick fixes and distractions—keeping busy, social media, overeating, retail therapy, Netflix…but distractions can only take us so far. The fulfillment is short lived and before long we need to look for the next thing to feel happy. Meditation can help us to enjoy these things without being dependent on them.
Benefits of yogic meditation
- Experience inner peace
- Enhance clarity of mind
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve cardio-respiratory & gastrointestinal functions
- Strengthen your will
- Gain a more neutral perspective
- Reduce stress and stress-related conditions such as insomnia and anxiety
- Heighten awareness and concentration
- A preventive measure to healthcare
- Cultivate equanimity
- Remain calm in the face of challenges
- Skillfully relate to the mind
- Practice being present
- Create a foundation of steadiness
Packages
4 one-hour sessions (2/week)
Develop or deepen your meditation practice. Learn how to stay motivated and cultivate techniques that will keep your meditation enjoyable!
Investment: $160/person
6 one-hour sessions (2/week)
Includes everything in the 4 sessions course with more in-depth practice so techniques become more established.
Investment: $230/person
8 one-hour sessions (2/week)
For those who are interested in going deeper in understanding and are ready to make meditation a priority in your life.
Investment: $285/person
Included with all packages
To support your effort to establish a regular meditation practice, after you attend one of the course classes above, you are invited to join me for
free, on-going, 20-minute virtual meditations, followed by 10 minutes to bring up any questions, issues, or sharing.
Wednesdays at 7:00am MT (9:00am EST) and Wednesdays at 6:00pm MT (8:00pm EST).