Open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA or 2 Spirit with Lev White, Amber Field, D Han Come connect in community for a nurturing daylong to explore grief, shame, pride, and celebration on June 28th. We will incorporate mindfulness practices, gentle movement, music, dharma talks, singing, and a dance party to help us navigate living […]
Open to those with Chronic Illness, Pain or Disabilities who practice loving-kindness/metta Your voice matters! Mapping the lived experiences of lovingkindness practice during times of uncertainty with Dr. Helen Weng and Dr. Ariana Thompson-Lastad Help increase the diversity of meditators represented in neuroscience! In a community-engaged research project with EBMC and UCSF, participate in a […]
Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta Building a spiritual foundation from the core, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No prior registration is required. Join via […]
A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email alphabetsangha@eastbaymeditation.org to request Zoom link to join online. For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
EBMC Teen Circle Summer Session Wednesdays, July 1st - 29th 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm EBMC Teen Circle is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Teens do not need to commit to the entire session. Our focus is on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting […]
Radical Loving-Kindness is a trauma-Informed and Access-Centered Movement class— centering access for all bodies and minds. Gentle mix of yoga, Feldenkrais, somatics, and earth-based wisdom for resiliency, nourishment, and joy. Connecting breath with movement, we will be invited to love ourselves just as we are, reminded that all bodies and minds are perfect and whole […]
For people who identify as men or who have been socialized male Mondays July 13th, 20th, 27th and Monday August 3rd 2020 6:30 - 8:30PM PST with Kevin Martin, René Rivera and Baruch Golden "Uprooting Patriarchy" is a four-class series that explores how we carry (embody/express/live) patriarchy, what patriarchy is, and the impact that it […]
Social Justice Sangha is a place to practice and reflect with #EBMCOakland organizers and activists. Includes a 30 minute meditation and time for sharing what’s on our hearts. Contact: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org
A four class series exploring the four foundations of Mindfulness with Vimalasara Mason John. Wednesdays, July 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 5th 7:00-8:30PM PST with Vimalasara Mason John The Buddha taught the four foundations of mindfulness as a way to gain freedom from the external and internal worlds that we live in. During times of […]
Radical Loving-Kindness is a trauma-Informed and Access-Centered Movement class— centering access for all bodies and minds. Gentle mix of yoga, Feldenkrais, somatics, and earth-based wisdom for resiliency, nourishment, and joy. Connecting breath with movement, we will be invited to love ourselves just as we are, reminded that all bodies and minds are perfect and whole […]
