Upcoming SMI Classes & Events Calendar:
SEPTEMBER 2021
Introduction to Mindfulness
Monday, Sept. 13, 20, 27, 7-8:30pm
OCTOBER 2021
Yoga Nidra
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, 6-7:00pm
Walking Meditation
Saturday, Oct. 16, 8:30am
Ongoing Events Calendar:
Weekly Sits
Wednesdays, 6pm EST
&
Fridays, 12pm EST
Online Movement Classes
Tai Chi Easy™
Tue, 10-11 am
Classes to resume in November
Qigong
Thu, 10-11am
Classes to resume in November
Introduction to
Mindfulness
This is SMI's regularly
offered Introductory class for anyone who'd like to know more about the formal practices of secular meditation. Lisa Patterson, MA, LPC, CT, RYT-200 will teach breath awareness, body scan, sitting and walking meditation, and basic lovingkindness practices. Join us via Zoom on Sept. 13, 20, 27 from 7-8:30pm. Register here.
Qigong and Tai Chi Easy™
with Nancy Saum, retired RN
Tai Chi Easy, Tuesday, 10am EST
Qigong, Thursday, 10am EST
CLASSES TO RESUME IN NOVEMBER
For details and to register please click here.
To donate for these classes, click here.
Resources Pages
Check out the new additions to our website by clicking on the Resources tab on the main menu. From apps to retreats to web links, you’ll find high quality, useful resources and book title suggestions to support your practice, no matter if you’re a novice or an old hand at meditation.
Stronger Together
During these challenging times, while we are all navigating uncertainty, the support of our community is essential. More than ever we are committed to creating a safe space for our community to share in mindfulness by continuing to host our weekly meditations.
Since the beginning of the pandemic SMI has been offering our weekly sits and classes on Zoom. We will continue to do so until it is safe to meet in person once again. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom.
WEEKLY SITS
Wednesdays, 6PM EST
&
Fridays, 12PM EST
If you fill out this form, you will receive weekly reminders for the scheduled meditations on Wednesday 6PM and Friday 12PM and with the Zoom link. You only need to fill out this form once.
To see our group guidelines/agreements and for Zoom instructions, click here.
We are now reading Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Get the reading schedule here.
New Class! Walking Meditation
Walking Meditation or Mindful Walking is the practice of learning to be aware of the sensations and movements of your body as you move through the world around you, and to
take time to be aware of the sights, sounds, smells that surround us every minute.
We will meet in the Meadows community on Saturday, October 16th. For more information and to register, click here.
Yoga Nidra, also known as ‘yogic sleep’, is an ancient yogic practice of healing and relaxation. Next class is Monday, Oct. 11, 6-7pm.
For more information and to register, click here.
