Mindfulness
Mindfulness is about bringing intentional awareness, curiosity & kindness to present moment experiences so that we can navigate life’s ups & downs with greater compassion & wisdom.
Cultivating mindful awareness settles the mind & opens the heart in ways that allow us to experience the circumstances of our lives with a deeper sense of balance, gratitude & perennial wellbeing.
Cultivating mindful awareness can be experienced through many different modalities & techniques (often referred to as contemplative practices), which is why I take a compassionate, integrative approach that honors our unique dispositions & learning styles.
Ultimately though, mindfulness is a way of being, expressed through our true nature. These courses help us reconnect with innate qualities that are already within us. This unfolding of rediscovery can have boundless benefits.
Intergenerational Workshop: Friendly Wishes Flags
Thursday, June 13 | 6-7:30 PM
This intergenerational workshop is open to children and adults ages 5-105!
Friendly Wishes Flags are inspired by Tibetan prayer flags, used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. Hung outdoors, the depicted wishes are blown by the wind into the pervading space to be of benefit to all. Registrants will identify compassionate wishes they have for the world and create their own unique string of flags using permanent markers, simple hand sewing, and/or other embellishments.
8 registrant limit. Each registrant will receive ONE set of flags/materials. $40 per registrant. Prepayment is required to secure your spot.
Minor children ages 5+ may be accompanied by a trusted grownup at no extra cost and work together sharing one set of flags/materials.
Please register minor children in parent or guardian's name and email the instructor at contemplative.ed@gmail.com with child's name, age, and whether they will be participating independently or with an adult.
If you wish to register more than one child, register yourself in conjunction with a child (to receive your own materials), or have other questions, please contact the instructor at contemplative.ed@gmail.com or 608-345-1597 for guidance.
Intergenerational Workshop: Pebble Meditation
Wednesday, June 26 | 5:30-7 PM
This intergenerational workshop is open to children and adults ages 5-105!
Pebble Meditation is a beloved practice for all ages. Inspired by the late Vietnamese meditation master, Thich Nhat Hanh, registrants will explore 4 essential qualities of mindfulness through the use of pebbles and visualization. We will also learn a corresponding song to inspire connection with the practice! Registration includes a copy of the hardcover book "A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles", pebbles to practice with, and a muslin pouch we will personalize using permanent markers.
8 registrant limit. Each registrant will receive ONE set of flags/materials. $40 per registrant. Prepayment is required to secure your spot.
Minor children ages 5+ may be accompanied by a trusted grownup at no extra cost and work together sharing one set of flags/materials.
Please register minor children in parent or guardian's name and email the instructor at contemplative.ed@gmail.com with child's name, age, and whether they will be participating independently or with an adult.
If you wish to register more than one child, register yourself in conjunction with a child (to receive your own materials), or have other questions, please contact the instructor at contemplative.ed@gmail.com or 608-345-1597 for guidance.
The Art of Being Mindful
Virtual guidance from the comfort of your own home or office over the lunch hour!
Mindfulness is a skill that can be learned & practiced as a way of meeting life’s ups & downs with greater balance, compassion, and resiliency.
Whether you are new to mindfulness & meditation, or have previous experience, join me weekly for simple lessons & themed practices that can have a positive & profound impact on your life! Questions & sharing of experiences are part of this interactive learning experience.
Taught by Kelly Petrie.
Appropriate for adults, college students and older teens who have an interest in learning & practicing mindfulness meditation in an online community setting.
Half Day Mindfulness Retreat
Coming soon!
It is said that the depth of our mindfulness experience multiplies exponentially while on retreat. Steep in the practice of sitting & walking meditation, loving-kindness & compassion practice, reflection exercises, and mindful movement.
Fully guided. Recommended for people with prior experience in mindfulness or meditation. Movement practices are gentle and appropriate for all abilities.
