Practice, Not Perfect

So often, we believe that if we could just “hold it together” things would be ok when in fact, the nature of existence is change. In this practice, we use simple breathing techniques to create a receptive environment for working with our minds, making it possible to suffering and receive support.

In this session, we will explore how to overcome resistance in meditation, as well as build practice momentum, simply by starting where you are right here and now.

An adaptation of Tonglen - a meditation practice of "sending and taking" that rides the rhythm of the breath with the intention of awakening compassion for oneself and others.

A foundational meditation practice for gathering and settling the mind. This meditation can stand on it's own as a daily practice, or serve as a "warm-up" before moving into more constructive contemplative practices (such as Lovingkindness, Tonglen or visualization).

A guided meditation practice for using the senses to deepen our experience of the present moment with clarity and relaxed awareness.

A guided meditation practice for the intersection of mindfulness of feeling tone (vedanā) and ethical, compassionate action in the world.