Five Saturdays: May 3 – June 7: 2:00 – 3:30pm (no class on May 24, Memorial Day weekend)
On Zoom
Offered by: Liz Powell
For beginners & those wishing to strengthen their practice who are not local to IMC
Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.
During this course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. Register for the class by sending an email with your name to register@insightmeditationcenter.org, and the Zoom link will be sent to you.
In addition, the final session will discuss ways to build a regular practice, including retreats. There will be an optional opportunity to attend a 3-day, weekend online retreat offered through the Insight Retreat Center, June 20-22. Find additional information and register for the retreat at: https://www.insightretreatcenter.org/online-retreats/online-retreat-schedule/ (scroll down the web page.)