Mindfulness Meditation calms the nervous system and strengthens the mind. It reduces stress and brings the practitioner back to remembrance of the peace within. Our Center offers group classes and private instruction, group practice sessions (sittings), and retreats for both beginners and experienced meditators. Pre-registration is necessary for our programs. Please see our NEWS & UPDATES page for the starting dates and times. For more information (including fees and registration details), please call or email our Center. Also, additional details appear on our desktop website, which you can access by visiting HERE.
The practice of Mindfulness in Awareness (Meditation) can help you focus and calm the mind, reduce stress, and experience well-being. This course meets weekly either 5 weeks for 1-hour classes, or 6 weeks for 45-minute classes; each week's class includes instruction, guided practice time, and discussion. This experience enables students to practice mindfulness meditation regularly at home. After completing the course, you will also have the option of attending our monthly group meditation sittings and quarterly retreats.
Our Mindfulness Meditation Class Schedule appears below; A NEW SESSION STARTS MARCH 12. It meets Sundays at 1:30-2:30 pm, through APRIL 9. For additional information about courses, please see our News & Updates page, or contact us.
We now offer an introductory meditation course designed especially for school teachers. NEW SESSIONS BEGIN IN MARCH. Choose either: Mondays at 7:15-8:00 pm, starting MARCH 13; or Wednesdays at 4:45-5:45 pm, starting MARCH 15. Learn to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and deepen resilience through Mindfulness Meditation practice. Meditation helps us create a Pause before we act, which enables us not to be overwhelmed and provides a way to connect instead with inner calm, creativity and patience. With this practice, we can spontaneously model mindful living for our students. Each week's class includes instruction, guided practice time, and discussion. We offer a follow-up workshop for those who have completed this course and wish to present mindfulness techniques adapted for students in classroom settings.
Our Mindfulness Meditation Class Schedule appears below. A NEW 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS Monday, MARCH 13, and meets through APRIL 24 (skips April 3). A NEW 5-WEEK SESSION BEGINS Wednesday, MARCH 15, and meets through APRIL 19 (skips April 5). Class times are listed below. For additional information, please see our News & Updates page, or contact us. Choose from:
A preparation course is offered for each level of practice, with optional group practice sessions, based on techniques presented in that course, as follow-up. Please contact the Center for more information or to reserve space in the course.
Our next YOGA-VEDANTA CLASS on the Bhagavad Gita, presented by SHELLEY SMITH, will meet on Friday, March 3 at 6:00-7:30 pm. The class is part of Ms. Smith's on-going Psychodynamic Yoga series. This course is designed for those who have completed our introductory Meditation Course, Mindfulness in Awareness. Please contact us for more information.
Meditating with others can help you strengthen and deepen your practice and reduce stress. Additional programs available for those who have completed the Introductory Course include:
Learning to meditate can help children build confidence and reduce stress. This program presents creative ways for children to center themselves, focus attention and connect harmoniously with life. Our Family Meditation Classes offer simple yoga and meditation techniques as a wonderful way for children and their parents to participate together, learning mind-body awareness skills that can be helpful to all. These classes are available by appointment; please contact the Center for more information.
Private Sleep Yoga meditation sessions with Shelley Smith, our Center's Founder, are available by appointment. These sessions are based on Ms. Smith's "Dream Awakening" techniques for Awareness Training. Completion of our Meditation Starter Course is the recommended prerequisite. Please contact the Center for more information.
Increase understanding and acceptance of yourself and others through Psychodynamic Meditation and Yoga training. Learn how the power of presence aids us in taking responsibility for and transforming our habitual patterns and mechanical reactions. Shelley Smith, Founder and Director of the Center, offers Psychodynamic Meditation & Yoga Retreats several times a year, as well as monthly or bi-monthly classes in Yoga-Vedanta, with commentary and meditations on the Bhagavad Gita. Please contact the Center for more information about this program.
Experience the healing capacity of your creative mind through Dream Work. Dream Work is an effective method of unlocking the energy of dreams and gaining insight into yourself. Prior experience in meditation practice is helpful. Dream Work sessions are facilitated by Shelley Smith, Founder and Director of the Yoga Meditation & Therapy Center. These classes are available by appointment; please contact the Center for more information.