Mindfulness Meditation Class in Boulder, CO

For those of you who are local I will be offering an introductory class on Mindfulness Meditation. This class will meet on Mondays for 6 weeks starting 4/28/08 from 5:30pm-6:45pm in Boulder, CO. This class will focus on developing core mindfulness skills, cultivating relaxation and stress relief, and be a great jumping off place for creating a home practice. For more information, see below. You may register by emailing me at David_Robbins@comcast.net or calling me at 303.225.2700. More info is also available on my website here.

Be Well,

David

Mindfulness Meditation for Relaxation and Stress Relief

Instructor: David Robbins, MA

Location: 2760 29th St., Suite 2C, Boulder, CO 80301

Ph: 303-225-2700
Email: david_robbins@comcast.net
Website: www.davidrobbins.org

Cost: $60 per person ($10/class)

Time: Mondays (6 weeks)
April 28 – June 9
5:30-6:45pm

Please contact David Robbins to register for the class (see contact info above.)

Course Description: The goal of this class is to teach basic skills to promote a stronger connection to one’s self and one’s present experience through guided mindfulness meditations centered on body, breath and the linking of the two. These mindfulness practices will include body scan, mindful breathing, Lovingkindness, and sitting mindfulness practice. Students will learn simple and powerful techniques, in a safe environment, that they can incorporate into a personal mindfulness meditation practice. Mindfulness meditation promotes relaxation and stress reduction, a better relationship with one’s body, increased concentration and attention, better memory, reduction of anxiety, and an overall sense of well-being.

Mindfulness meditation (or Vipassana) is originally derived from the Theravada lineage of Buddhism. It can be learned and utilized as a beneficial practice by followers of any (or no) religion. The practice will be offered to students as a secular practice. This is a beginning meditation class, no previous experience is necessary for this class.

Mindfulness Meditation: Paying attention to one’s experience, in the present moment, with a gentle, unconditional attitude of acceptance.

• Attention – focusing on our experience in the present moment
• Awareness – noticing where your attention is
• Attitude – gentleness, patience, acceptance

We will learn how to engage with our present moment experience through progressively learning mindfulness practices that include: sitting meditation – breath focus, body focus, body scan/awareness, Lovingkindness (Metta) practice We will spend most of the class actively engaged in learning and practicing various methods of mindfulness meditation with a period of discussion at the end of class for questions and reflection.

*Please bring a blanket or yoga mat to the class. Chairs will be provided. If you wish to sit on the floor please bring your own meditation cushion/bench, etc.