Mindful Intermittent Fasting - InsightLA Meditation

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Melissa McKay Teacher

Location Online
Experience Levels Experienced, Introductory
Dates
- ~~Wednesday, September 8, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT~~

Refund and Event Policies

There is a lot of research being done on the health benefits of intermittent fasting in recent years. And interestingly, the Buddha and his monks engaged in the practice all those years ago. Many modern retreat centers still continue with the practice of not eating after the noon meal. Some of the benefits include, reduced insulin resistance and inflammation, and induced cellular repair to name a few. The Buddha said:

“When a person is constantly mindful,
And knows when enough food has been taken,
All of their afflictions become more slender,
They age more gradually, protecting their lives.”

In modern times, with the over abundance and processed food, it is easy for any of us to fall into unhealthy eating patterns. And these patterns can be difficult to change. The purpose of this workshop is to provide structure and support and so that we can make new and beneficial habits for ourselves. We will learn about the science of intermittent fasting, learn practices of self love and compassion, have a written plan of action for the 4-week period of practice and have small groups of accountability/ support.

The 16-8 (16 hours fasting and 8 hour eating window) or 14-10 model of intermittent fasting can help to break old patterns and will be encouraged.

Schedule 7-8:30pm PT:
September 8
September 15
September 22
September 29

Testimonials:

“Melissa’s calmness and clarity of speech was so soothing and inspirational to me. The teachings flow from her so naturally, it was really beautiful to witness.”

“Wonderful, kind, fun personalities, deep wisdom teachings well grounded in the Dharma and in their extensive, intensive personal practices with revered teachers in the lineage.”

“Melissa is obviously immersed in the teachings and shares them with such grace and eloquence. She makes herself so accessible and genuinely cares about her students. I felt so “held” in her light of awareness the whole time.”

Melissa McKay Teacher

Melissa began her path of meditation in 1998 with a small group of dedicated practitioners in Oakland, CA with her beloved, though not known, teacher named Barbara Janus who introduced her to the teachings of Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma. Her first retreat was with Sayadaw U Pandita and the profound changes she saw in... Read more

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Class Fee	$150

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