WEDNESDAY DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASS

This is an open, ongoing mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. Each class includes guided meditation, instruction, opportunities to practice, and time for discussion, questions and answers.
 

We practice Insight Meditation, a style of meditation that helps the mind attain deeper levels of calm concentration through sustained attention on the breath, then combines this with the crucial aspect of insight through contemplation of the mind and body and all of their changing and impermanent senses, emotions and thoughts. Insight Meditation trains us to live more fully in the present moment, enables us to experience life from a greater stillness, and aids us in relating to both ourselves and others with increased clarity, compassion, calmness and creativity, and less fear, anxiety and stress. Along with these and a long list of other psychological benefits, meditation has also been shown to reduce stress hormones in the body, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, alleviate depression and boost the immune system.

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Cost: These teachings are available to all. Although a $10 donation (dana) is suggested, donations are not required for attendance.​
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Registration: To receive the Zoom link for each class (a link that is unique to you each week), subscribe to the class at IMCW. When subscribing, you will have the option to elect "auto-dana" and an amount so that dana is automatically offered whenever you attend the class.