Whether you're trying to hold your attention on your breath, the sensations in your body or the compassion in your heart, there is almost always a background track playing. It says things like, hey - you’re wandering again, or, my back hurts, or it’s probably best to stop early and change the load of laundry.
For most of us, the background track is going almost non-stop. And that’s normal!!! I’m not concerned with the track as much as the “tone” of the track. Is it kind and curious or judgey and mean-spirited?
Whatever it is, it’s likely the same tone that’s going most of the day. And whether the tone is warm and fuzzy or mean and short-tempered makes all the difference! Because that tone may be the source of much of our pain and suffering. So instead of giving all of our attention to the object of our meditation (the breath, sensations, sounds, etc) let’s also get curious about that background track and explore how to develop a tone that frees us from that suffering.
I'm offering two weekly options, one in person and one on zoom. You'll receive an email after you register asking which you prefer.
We'll meet in person on Tuesday's, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (MST).
Or on zoom, Wednesday's, 5:30-6:30.
I'll introduce a new meditation practice. And I'll share the benefits of the practice and why you might choose to work with it on any given day.
I'll also offer a technique to help you notice the background track of thoughts, emotions, images and sensations that play out while you try to stay focused on the meditation practice.
We'll reflect on the tone of that background track - noticing whether the commentary about the track is friendly or unfriendly, discerning or judgmental.
You'd like support in starting or reinforcing a meditation practice.
You're curious about the benefits of different kinds of meditations.
In life and in meditation, you notice self-criticism or a less-than-friendly tone and you'd like to change that.
You think that being curious about where your mind goes when you are trying to meditate is a worthwhile exploration.
You'd like to spend some time meditating in community.
You are a mental health or wellness professional interested in offering your clients mindfulness tools.
In each of the 5, 60 minute classes, I'll teach a meditation practice, a technique to help you notice what's arising in the background and a guided meditation to consider the "tone" of the background track.
We'll have space for reflection, questions and discussion.
The classes will be supported by 5 online modules including class recordings, guided meditations, journal prompts, and optional accountability partners.
Classes will be recorded in the event that you can’t make it or would like to review it.
Students that participate live will also receive the recording of the zoom class.
You’ll have access to me via email and quick phone or zoom chats throughout the 30 days should you have questions or need additional support.
Join me!
Gifting yourself with a 30 day commitment to YOU is a way to grow self-compassion and self-love. It’s a gift that says says, you are worth it - your well-being is important, your body, mind AND brain are important - and strengthening an inner tone of warmth and friendliness is important.
Give yourself the gift of “you’re worth it” and join us.
This one-month course is $125 which includes 5 classes and online support where you will find a review of the course material, a recording of the class and additional resources.
If you are a Your Yoga member, your discount is $49 - making it $76. Check your inbox or reach out to receive your coupon code!
If you are interested in joining Your Yoga: a virtual community, doing so now is like getting a free month of Your Yoga as the membership is $49 per month.
You’ll have access to me via email and quick phone or zoom chats throughout the 30 days should you have questions or need additional support.
If you’d like to pair the course with yoga therapy, you’ll also have access to discounted one-on-one sessions.
Classes will be recorded so you can watch at your convenience and many students will have to miss a class. That said, I recommend that you come to as many classes as you can. Part of what makes this course special is the community aspect. Being with the group plays its own magical part in your experience.
Very little! You'll have access to a course page with class recordings and resources but you don't have to use it. It is more so that you can refer back to the teachings when you want to support your practice or be reminded of particular concepts. You do not have to use this resource if it doesn't feel supportive.
I recommend 10-20 minutes per day for guided meditations and a few pauses built into your day to check in. I'll also offer journal prompts to help you integrate what you are noticing in your practices.
YES! You will definitely learn skills and techniques to help your clients integrate mindfulness practices into the therapeutic process. If you'd like to talk about how this course might fit with your professional development needs, send me an email. Adding-on a professional mentoring component to this course may be a great option for you.
Yes! You are welcome to email me with questions throughout the course. If it would be helpful to set up a quick phone or video call, that's fine too. If you find you need additional individual support, you can purchase discounted yoga therapy sessions.
