February Insight Meditation Series

Starting February 3rd…

Join Paula Simon every Sunday in February from 11:30am – 12:30pm for Insight Meditation series.

Meditation instruction and guidance suitable for both beginner and experienced meditators.
Each class includes a sequence of sitting and walking meditation. Emphasis is placed on the practices of sitting and walking meditation and developing mindfulness in daily life. Discussion will conclude each session.

Insight Meditation is a simple technique that has been practiced in Asia for over 2,500 years. Beginning with the focusing of attention on the breath and developing awareness of all phenomena, the practice concentrates and calms the mind. It allows one to see through the mind’s conditioning and thereby to live more fully present in the moment. There is no requirement that any beliefs or rituals be adopted, although an open mind is requested. The practice develops clarity of seeing which allows grasping, judgment and fear to fall away. One discovers and cultivates qualities such as peace, vitality, compassion, equanimity, wisdom, joy and moral integrity. The ultimate aim of the practice is the ending of suffering in the discovery of an unconditioned and complete freedom.

Cost is $60 for the entire 4 week series or $20/class. Registration is appreciated but not required.
Starts February 3rd — Ends February 24th

About Paula

Paula Simon is a certified meditation teacher who has been practicing Insight meditation for 10 years. She completed her teacher training through the Spirit Rock Meditation Centers “Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders Program” in 2017.

She has deepened her practice by attending numerous mediation retreats at the Insight Meditation Society, the Garrison Institute, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Joshua Tree Retreat Center and other meditation centers. Practicing on many retreats with master teachers in the Insight tradition has helped to expand her understanding and experience.

Also a yoga teacher who works with private clients and at local schools in addition to her focus on teens who are in at risk environments and have experienced trauma. She completed the “Teaching Trauma Sensitive Yoga” program at Kripalu Center, her 200 hour and Restorative Yoga Teacher Training at Kaia Yoga Center, and multiple trainings with The Lineage Project in NYC.

Paula is deeply committed to undoing racism and raising awareness around unconscious bias through mindfulness in everyday life. She is inspired to teach mediation in order to share the benefits of the practice with others.

New Tuesday Meditations

Drop-ins are welcome in this new monthly meditation experience. Join us on Tuesday nights for varied styles of meditation with skilled teachers who are pleased to share experience, tips, and techniques with you.

640_meditatingEvery Tuesday 5:00 – 5:45pm: Pranayama and Meditation with Jeff Gallin
First Tuesday of month (begins December) 7:15 – 8:15pm: Take the Mystery out of Meditation with Vicky Cook
Second Tuesday of month (begins November) 7:15 – 8:15pm: Metta Meditation with Jen Irwin
Third Tuesday of month (begins November) 7:15 – 8:15pm: Japa Meditation with Ann Russell
Last Tuesday of month 7:15 – 8:15pm: Body/Mind Connection Meditation with Monica Keady

Learn more about these styles of meditation here. Learn more about these teachers here.

These meditations will occur monthly. No reservations required. Cost is our regular drop-in fee or one class card punch. If you have any questions or comments, email us!

Starting the Day the Yoga Way – a FREE talk with Joy Herbst

May 21st, 2015 6:00-7:00pm
Do you suffer from overwhelm, agitation, fatigue? Do you often start the day flying out the door with high test coffee in hand? Join Joy Herbst, APRN, Ayurveda counselor and yoga teacher for this free 1 hour workshop to learn the impact of our choices in life and to gain simple but effective methods to start your day with clear intention, peaceful mind and healthy body. Joy draws from her experience as a family nurse practitioner and her studies in Ayurveda (the Sister Science of Yoga) to present this workshop for the busy, hard working student of yoga, for the rest of the time we’re not on our mat. Each attendee will get a take home guide to start your health evolution. Joy Herbst is a practicing nurse practitioner/APRN, yoga teacher and Ayurveda counselor. She offers holistic health & wellness coaching, Ayurveda counseling and private yoga instruction in Fairfield and New Haven counties.

Guided Meditation for Relaxation: Journey with Goddess Healing-Kuan Yin with Alison DeNicola

  • The energy of the goddess is beautiful, powerful and transformative. On Friday, April 3rd, we will be assisted by Kuan Yin- ascended master and bodhisattva as we journey into the heart of the goddess. We will explore the transformative energy of compassion for healing of body, mind, and spirit as we receive and channel this powerful healing energy back to earth. Please feel free to bring pictures of loved ones and pets in need of healing. Donation based- all are welcome!
  • 2015-04-03T18:45
  • One hour.