with George Draffan
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00am to 8:00am Pacific Time
* This is a drop-in class offered by donation. *
This is an ongoing, hands-on class every Tuesday and Thursday morning. We’ll practice two simple but profound ways to boost mental, emotional, and physical health: sitting meditation and mindful movement.
Sitting meditation (shamatha, “evenly abiding”) is a simple but challenging practice of being present and at ease with whatever arises. We begin with mindful breathing, and gradually build the capacity to experience sensations, feelings, and thoughts in stable and clear attention.
Mindful movement (qigong, “breath-energy practice”) will include the Eight Pieces of Brocade, the Eighteen Movements of Shibashi, Standing Like a Tree, and other forms.
Science is just beginning to measure how meditation and mindful movement can radically improve physical and mental health. You can learn more about qigong here.
This ongoing practice class is suitable for people of all ages and physical condition, and all levels of experience. You can drop in and participate in any session.
This class is offered by donation.*