Mindfulness for Beginners

Note: this series started on February 4. To join starting class 2 on February 11, click the Register button to the left. The teacher will send you a recording from class 1. Mindfulness – and the practices that cultivate and support mindfulness – is a h... Read more

The Fearless Heart

Join us as we use heart based practices as a doorway to insight, resilience and a sense of calm. The daily rhythm of a retreat usually involves alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, nature walks, meals and tea, as well as practice meet... Read more

Together on New Year’s Eve

Dont know how to spend your New Years Eve this year? Come and sit with us and help radiate out loving Kindness to the whole world. Feel part of the collective of many beings who are seeing the New Year in. Be part of the collective who are struggling wi... Read more

Innocence in Practice

We all can remember moments of innocence from childhood. Innocence is naturally present in everyone. We see it in an infants eyes but there is no wisdom there yet. A challenge in meditation is to maintain the quality of innocence as we develop wisdom. ... Read more

Drop In To Gratitude

Come together to ground yourself and start your day with gratitude and connection. In this hour we will meditate with compassion, gratitude and joy, as well as have some time to connect with each other.     Read more

The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion

This course started on Dec 16th.  You may join starting class #2 on Dec 23 by registering (green button on the left) and emailing the teacher for any makeup work: wendysschmelzer@gmail.com    Learn the skills we all need to meet life’s challenges... Read more

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

MBSR students come from all walks of life, but they share one thing in common: the desire to find more balance, peace and happiness in their lives. If you share these aspirations, MBSR can be a valuable resource for you. Two decades of published resear... Read more