Restorative Yoga is a system of supported poses designed to calm the nervous system completely, inviting a state of deep relaxation. Students rest and restore themselves mentally and physically from the fast and ongoing demands of modern life. During the class, we unwind completely and allow ourselves to drift on the continuum between wakefulness and […]
with Keiryū Liên Shutt Impermanence is part of life. We want “to move on” through wishing ourselves or another well, yet it’s hard to do. The thought of “sending goodwill” is nice but it may seem insurmountable. This 1-day workshop and retreat provides a gentle container to foster letting go of old hurts and pains. […]
with Keisha Turner and Shahara Godfrey Assisted by Julie Goshe We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC. We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and children up to age 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them. This class features training on “Family Tea […]
A daylong retreat open to all with Mushim Ikeda Do you have Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)? If you commit to making progress in your meditation practice, what about the vacation you could be taking, the movies you could be watching, or the parties you could be going to? Because modern life involves constant stimulation […]
Spiritual Tools for Nurturance and Ease Open to people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses with Shahara Godfrey and Deb Kerr When facing health challenges, differences or disabilities, how can we find well-being? This class will look at ways to cultivate ease and nurturance with mindfulness and compassion practices. We’ll be using stationary […]
with Mushim Ikeda and Kitsy Schoen Mindfulness-based practices can help put a spacer between us and the negative symptoms of depression. With that bit of breathing room, we can begin to make small changes that, when practiced over time, can help manage downward mood swings and negative thinking. This introductory workshop will include mindfulness meditation […]
with Dawn Haney, JD Doyle, Lisa Moore and Rene Rivera Open to All The heart practices taught by the Buddha, including loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity, offer a path to building resourced and resilient alternatives to capitalism. Cultivating Mudita, known as empathetic or appreciative joy, has the power to nourish community through the celebration of our connections with each other. […]
with Shahara Godfrey, Lev White, Baruch Golden and Michele Ku We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC.We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and children up to age 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them. This class features training on “Family Tea Time” […]
Continuando a crear y imagniar la sangha Latinx en EBMC Bienvenido a todos que se identifican como parte de la diáspora latinoamericana Continuing to create and envision a Latinx sangha at EBMC Open to all who identify as part of the Latin American diaspora Con Margarita Loinaz y Melvin Escobar With Margarita Loinaz and Melvin […]
with Mushim Ikeda and Arisika Razak A fun and relaxing day of creative writing from your personal experience combined with gentle movement meditation to get everyone relaxed. Opportunities to share some of our writing with others and be received with the Dharmic qualities of compassion and loving kindness. Gentle movement meditation for all abilities and […]
