Cultivating Compassion: Mindfulness Practices for Stress Relief, Courage, and a Kinder Inner Voice

Easy to learn and enjoyable to practice, compassion meditations strengthen the neuropathways that lead to a calm, self-friendlier you. This course will help you "be on your own side", bringing a warmer inner tone to your everyday self-talk.

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Benefits of Compassion Training

Stress reduction
Quiets self-criticism
Enhanced well-being
Decreased rumination
Nervous system regulation
Supports relationship building
Grows a kinder, friendlier internal tone
Strengthens feelings of courage and motivation

This course is for you if:

You'd like support in starting or reinforcing a meditation practice.
You're curious about the mind, body and brain benefits of compassion meditations.
In life and in meditation, you notice self-criticism or a less-than-friendly inner or outer tone and you'd like to change that.
You sometimes feel overwhelmed by the state of things and you'd like your meditation practice to support a healthier, more joyful and loving outlook.
Your looking for some support in having a positive influence on the world around you.
You are a mental health or wellness professional interested in offering your clients mindfulness tools.

How will the class work?

You'll receive access to all 3 modules as soon as you sign up so you are free to move at your own pace.
Each module includes a video class, audio meditations, reflection prompts and bonus resources.
Classes will cover the neurobiology of compassion and mindfulness meditation practices to reinforce and experience what we've just learned.

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You're Worth It!

Gifting yourself with this course is a way to grow self-compassion and self-love. It’s a gift that 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 me.

If you think you know enough about meditation - think again. This class was an amazing experience, and really shifted my perceptive on what it means to meditate. A wonderful supplement for anyone who uses any meditation practice.

~ Amanda

Pricing, Perks and Discounts

Your Yoga members receive a $25 discount. Reach out to receive your coupon code!

You’ll have access to me via email 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 up to 3 discounted individual sessions ($125 - normally $175).

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"I want to thank you for the guided meditations. For me it proved to be an invaluable way to stay focused and centered during these unprecedented times. It provided a beautiful space to connect, heal and process intense and complex emotions. I really appreciated your skills, the format and connecting with the lovely group of people you assembled."

~ Barb

Rachel Posner MA, C-IAYT, ERYT-500

Hi, I’m Rachel Posner, yoga therapist and mindfulness coach helping students reduce stress, build resilience and thrive. I utilize my 20+ years of experience and training as a yoga instructor and therapist, counselor and nature guide to merge embodied mindfulness, classical yoga, psychology and neuroscience. Bridging eastern philosophy and western science, my work is rooted in the understanding that the mind, body and brain are one integrated system, each intimately affecting the whole.

Frequently asked questions

If you don't find all of your questions answered here, don't hesitate to send me an email.

I've never practiced meditation. Can I do this?

Absolutely. This course is for the beginning student as well as the seasoned practitioner.

I'm a mental health/wellness professional. Will this course give me new skills to support my students and clients?

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.

Is there any additional support available if I need individual support?

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.

I believe all beings deserve to feel safe and connected and I am dedicated to that end. I believe it’s important to be explicit about what we care about. I take my roles as facilitator, teacher, and mentor to heart and I recognize that doing this work requires trust. Please know that self-empowerment, equality, community and reciprocity are the foundation of what I’m offering. Visit my values page to learn more.