The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Part 1, The Body

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The four foundations of mindfulness has been a foundational practice in many Buddhist lineages for over 2600 years.

The modern day concept of mindfulness is quite removed from the origin of its practice. Though, somehow, most ideas of mindfulness still manage to keep some of the threads of the ancient template. One could still argue that, even with a piece of the traditional thread staying true to current non-religious practices, there is still much to learn from these ancient techniques and it often gets lost in the format when mindfulness get taught in todays non-religious formats.

Much deeper than a calming exercise for the mind, mindfulness practice can be a very deep and powerful practice to connect you to your inner landscape on a much much deeper level. This is a life long exploration and path to self discovery and inevitably freedom from our own self destructive patterns, habits, and the self that we attach to. These practices are a rich way to explore the mind itself and your relationship to everything in and around you.  

This class is the first course of a four part series that goes into instruction around the practices and concepts of the four foundations of mindfulness. The four being: body, feelings, mind, and phenomena. During this month long class we will dive into the first foundation: The Body.  

I will be bringing you mindfulness practice in a modern day approach for all to work with. This is a non-sectarian approach, while attempting to keep the authenticity of the practice as true as possible. My call to offer this course is to be able to bring these powerful ancient practices to everyone, no matter what their spiritual background or interest is. All are welcome to this series. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or consider yourself a beginner, I encourage all to come that feel pulled and curious.