GA162 An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Can you imagine a life where your mind is a source of peace and strength, where calmness flows through you like a gentle river even amidst daily challenges? What if you had the power to observe your thoughts without judgement, steady your emotions, and tap into a deeper well of wisdom within yourself?

Meditation is a grounding practice that can help you to know yourself better, as well as appreciating yourself and others more.  Regular practice can help your body regulate itself more effectively.  For example, it can help with getting a more relaxed and sound sleep or decreasing the severity and/or frequency of migraine headaches.  It’s a path toward true mental clarity, emotional resilience, and enriched creativity.

Join us for an hour of vipassana meditation practice.  Vipassana is a mindfulness practice, which focuses on direct observation of sensations in the body to cultivate self-awareness and mindfulness.  It is practiced as a non-sectarian technique, open to anyone seeking to understand the nature of their mind and body.  We’ll do a few minutes of self-introduction, followed by 15 minutes of guided meditation.  Then we’ll do 30 minutes of silent practice, followed by 15 minutes of conversational reflection.  Whatever level you are, beginner to advanced, you are welcome! Hosted by Lori Zeller, who has been meditating on and off for over 40 years, all the while taking classes, joining groups and going to retreats.