Consultation & Coaching
One-to-one and small group consultation and coaching, either in person, via phone, or remote video.
Cultivating Presence – Listening Workshop April 28 from 12:30 to 3:00
This workshop, appropriate for all audiences, introduces three meditation-based tools for establishing and deepening a caring presence while listening. The tools are “calm, clear, and kind,” corresponding to the meditative techniques of concentration, mindfulness, and loving kindness/compassion. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact shana.l.klinger@gmail.com. Click here for flyer.
DROP-IN MEDITATION: THE RELAXED MIND – MARCH & APRIL at MOTION CENTER YOGA
No registration required. Each class will provide instruction and practice in one of the foundational meditations from the book The Relaxed Mind by Tibetan Buddhist Master Dza Kilung Rinpoche. Five Sundays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM (please arrive by 3:55): March 10, March 17, April 7, April 14, April 28 at Motion Center Yoga, 84 Fountain Street, Pawtucket,
CULTIVATING PRESENCE FOR THERAPISTS – MARCH 22 from 10 AM to 1 PM
This workshop introduces three meditation-based tools for establishing and deepening a caring presence while listening in the therapeutic relationship. The tools are “calm, clear, and kind,” corresponding to the meditative techniques of concentration, mindfulness, and loving kindness/compassion. Register via shana.l.klinger@gmail.com. The benefits of using these skills while listening to clients include: creating a safe and caring container for
RELAXED MIND MINI-RETREAT FEB. 23, 1:30 to 4:00 PM
Saturday afternoon mini-retreat with three meditations from The Relaxed Mind by Dza Kilung Rinpoche: Basic Sitting; Calm Abiding; Open Heart-Mind. Appropriate for beginners and experienced meditators. Registration required – space is limited. $25 – $50 donation – or whatever you can afford. To register email shana.l.klinger@gmail.com. See flyer with schedule here.
Relaxed Mind Meditation Series – January 27 – March 3, 2019
This six week series covers the first four foundational meditations in Dza Kilung Rinpoche’s book, The Relaxed Mind. The meditations are Basic Sitting (joining body and mind); Calm Abiding (shamatha); Refined Basic Sitting; Insight (vipassana). Registration is required for the entire series. See this link for details. To register contact shana.l.klinger@gmail.com. This flyer also has
SATURDAY, JAN. 5 from 3 to 5 PM – MAKING & KEEPING ASPIRATIONS FOR 2019
Forget about resolutions for the New Year! Spiritual traditions teach us that heartfelt ASPIRATIONS are the key to energizing meaningful lives and regular practice. Drawing on the Buddhist understanding of altruistic aspiration and motivation, together with techniques of psychology and ritual, this workshop offers simple techniques to make and keep aspirations!! At Motion Center Yoga,
BUDDHIST MEDITATION & INSIGHTS – INTRO
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL WITH A WAITING LIST. This four week series combines introductory meditation techniques with basic Buddhist insights, including the Four Noble Truths. Alternate Sundays from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, starting November 4 – Click here for details about “Got Suffering?” Intro to Buddhist Meditation Techniques and Insights.“
NEW! LISTENING CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
Registration is open for current classes! Five week series on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in “Cultivating Presence: Calm, Kind, Clear and Wise, Key skills for listening and meditation.” Starts September 26 – Click here for details.
SUMMER IN THE PARK MEDITATION SERIES
Come to Lippitt Park in Providence to learn 1) walking meditation and 2) how to send loving kindness meditation from a “Circle for Good”. Come to either or both on a drop-in basis. Thursdays @ 7 PM through July. No experience necessary. Click here for details.
Current Classes – Calm, Kind, Clear and Wise
For a list of current classes, click HERE. Registration is open till May 9 for a new 4 week class that combines meditation instruction with the application of the meditative skills of calm, kind, clear and wise to listening and relationships in daily life. Here’s a description of the skills and qualities we’ll be cultivating.
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