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FAST CLASS: Meditation for Everyday Life

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Overview

In today’s hectic world, our busy lives often crowd out any chance to sit still. Who has time to focus on mindfulness when there are 40 emails to write? Join Buddhist teacher David Nichtern for an introduction to meditation. David will show you how meditating for just 15-30 minutes a day will clear your mind and decrease your stress levels.

David will teach you the basics of meditation, unpacking the centuries-old spiritual tradition into a practical playbook for living a balanced life. You will learn simple posture, breathing, and directed contemplation techniques that will help you unclutter your mind and increase your energy.

Stillness is a powerful way to be kind to yourself. At the end of this workshop, you will be more present, aware, and connected to the world around you.

Syllabus

  • Introduction - Why Meditate?
  • How to Meditate - Taking Your Seat
  • Placing Attention on Breath
  • Labeling Thoughts as Thinking
  • How to Meditate - Leaving Some Space
  • Bringing Meditation Into Everyday Life
  • Digging Into the Practice Part 2
  • Obstacles Along the Way
  • Obstacles Along the Way Part 2
  • Body, Emotions, Mind, Stress, Anxiety
  • Body, Emotions, Mind, Stress, Anxiety Part 2
  • The True Meaning of Success
  • The True Meaning of Success Part 2
  • Developing Compassion for Ourselves & Others
  • Compassion for Ourselves & Others Part 2
  • Compassion and Mindfulness
  • Compassion and Mindfulness Part 2
  • Happiness and Joy
  • Happiness and Joy Part 2
  • How to Go Forward
  • How to Go Forward Part 2

Taught by

David Nichtern

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