Introduction to Meditation
This class is taught by:
Linda Lamson
Linda loves bringing her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to the mat. She is a licensed Physical Therapist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher having completed the 200/300 hour Advanced Studies Program under the direction of Kate Coughlin at Downtown Yoga in Pleasanton, CA. Linda has also spent over 100 hours studying with Tias Little and the Prajna Yoga faculty in Santa Fe, NM. Linda has a committed sitting meditation practice and has been guiding meditation classes for more than a decade. She has studied with many spiritual teachers including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Pema Chodron, and Jack Kornfield. Linda has taken her formal Bodhisattva Vows and is committed to helping others awaken to the present moment. In her classes, she is devoted to creating a sacred space in which to cultivate harmony of mind, body and spirit.
Do you want to begin a regular meditation practice, but you’re not sure where to begin? Join Linda Lamson for a 4-week course to learn how to establish a committed sitting practice. This series will provide an introduction to basic sitting meditation including:
• Mindfulness techniques
• Shamatha-Vipashyana meditation: Calm Abiding and Insight meditation
• Tonglen Practice: The practice of taking and sending
• Bodhichitta: Engaging your awakened heart
This course is intended for individuals new to meditation but is open to all levels of practitioners. Linda welcomes the opportunity to sit with you!
Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:45pm
Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2016 ONLY (4 weeks)
Regular class pricing applies.
Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2016 ONLY (4 weeks)
Regular class pricing applies.
