May 10th – 12th,2019

An Introductory Training on  Group Mindfulness Practices 

As a result of habitual distraction it is very difficult to anchor our attention without a reference point. What precisely is the problem if we are always running on distraction and our attention is continually being hijacked by one thing or another? From a merely secular perspective, the problem is that it’s not very efficient. It’s not productive. It’s not professional and it’s not even conducive to balanced well-being. From a non-secular or spiritual perspective, it’s impossible to do any kind of practice without continuity of presence. Regardless of our own personal goals related to well-being and mindfulness training, there can be no real benefit unless there is an understanding of the special chemistry of presence based upon the balance of focus and relaxation. Maturing skillful presence promotes well being and nourishes a ground for genuine growth. In this course we will learn and practice various methods to develop the unique balance of focus and relaxation, the two legs upon which all systems of secular and spiritual mindfulness are based.