Sit & Rise :

Introduction to Meditation

This experiential, hybrid four-week series introduces mindfulness meditation through the breath and senses. With the option to participate in-person or online, students will be introduced to principles of practice, begin developing their meditation practice, and be introduced to tools that can be applied to daily life. Through this series, one will learn tools for sitting with and working through thoughts, emotions, and sensations. 

This series will consist of the following:

• Four (4) Live Sessions with Danielle that include discussion and practice - November 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

• Each live session is two (2) hours, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

• Weekly Virtual Office Hours & Online Community Practice, 7:00 - 7:45 PM (EST) - November 13th, 20th and 27th

• Live sessions and office hours available for replay

• Downloadable practices

• Daily practice and contemplative inquiry suggestions

• Community Support

Optional Reading - Meditation for Your Life: Creating A Plan That Suits Your Style by Robert Butera, Ph.D.

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Please note the in-person option is limited to four (4) individuals. The location is within the Buckeye/Shaker Heights area in the City of Cleveland. Registrants will receive exact location details before the start of the series.

At the end of the series, all will begin to:

• Learn principles and application of mindfulness through the breath and senses

• Develop a personal meditation practice

• Learn ways to increase mindful awareness in daily life

What will be covered:

• Opening and closing circle

• The definition of mindfulness

• The origin of mindfulness

• The benefits of meditation

• Movement and meditation

• Different seats for meditation

• Inner rhythms and meditation 

• Deep breathing and sensory practices

• The challenges of meditation 

• Meditation, trauma, and therapy

• Cultivation of personal practice

• Cultivation of sustainable practice