Meditation Classes

Next Workshop: Saturday, September 7 from 9am - 12pm EST

Suitability: No meditation experience needed; everyone is welcome.

Check here to see when this workshop is happening in your time zone. 

Instructor: Monica Heiser. Cost: by donation: https://paypal.me/MonicaHeiser*

*MIDL teachers rely on your support to teach. When offering a donation, it is important to consider that they give up time with their family and friends to offer this gift to you.
 

Registration: https://forms.gle/hCRibbqRH54ZKJcr8

*Note: Registration is not required to attend, it just helps the teacher anticipate who will be participating. 

Zoom link: Join on Zoom *Note: all classes/workshops use the same zoom link.

Description: In this three hour session, join MIDL teacher Monica Heiser in a series of short talks, guided meditations, Q&A, and independent practice time. These workshops are perfect for practitioners who are looking for an extended practice time in the comfort of their own home with community and guidance.

Workshop Topic: September's workshop topic will be "student-centered" and will explore overcoming obstacles in our personal practice. Come discuss what is happening in your practice and find solutions that might be hindering your progress. Emphasis will be on exploring the hindrances that arise in what is shared as well as clarifying stages, solutions, and how to apply the G.O.S.S formula.

Structure: Three people attending the workshop will have the opportunity to have Monica and experienced community members review and fine-tune their meditation practice.

•  9am - 9:05am Grounding exercise.
• 9:10am - 9:15am Person 1 practice review.
• 9:15am- 9:30am Talk.
• 9:30am - 10am Guided meditation.
• 10am - 10:10am Movement break.
• 10:10am - 10:15am Person 2 practice review.
• 10:15am - 10:30am Talk.
• 10:30am - 11am Guided meditation.
• 11am - 11:15am Q&A and Movement break.
• 11:15am - 11:20 Person 3 practice review.
• 11:20am - 11:30am: Talk.
• 11:30am - 12pm Guided meditation.
• 12pm Q&A / Closing remarks.

Are you interested in practicing insight meditation in your daily life?

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a change to your life by learning how to practice insight meditation in the comfort of your own home. Monica Heiser, an experienced MIDL Insight Meditation teacher, will share with you the first four foundational practices of Meditation: Relaxation, calm, presence and joy.

You will learn how to:

1. Enjoy relaxing your body.
2. Quieten your mind with calm.
3. Be more present in your body.
4. Find joy and happiness in letting go.

Understanding these key foundations of insight meditation will help you to enjoy meditating successfully in your daily life and bring relaxation, calm, presence and joy into your relationships with family and friends.
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US & EU Dates: Sundays: September 8, 15, 22, 28 and October 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: Opportunity: 75min, Sunday 2pm - 3.15pm EST and 8pm - 9.15pm CEST

Venue: In the comfort of your own home on ZOOM.  Link to join on Zoom

Suitability: No meditation experience needed; everyone is welcome.

Check here to see when this workshop is happening in your time zone. 

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Your instructor: Monica Heiser. 

Cost: by donation: https://paypal.me/MonicaHeiser

*MIDL teachers rely on your support to teach. When offering a donation, it is important to consider that they give up time with their family and friends to offer this gift to you.
 

Registration:  https://forms.gle/M89vrUnZqFaT2mu47

*Signing up isn't required to attend; it just gives the teacher a better idea of who will be participating, your goals, and experience.

Tips to prepare your space: Creating an environment for your workshop will help you to have the best experience possible.

1. Pick a quiet place in your home or office where you are less likely to be disturbed.
2. Use a comfortable, supportive chair or mat with a cushion to meditate. You can also lie down on a yoga mat during this workshop. If you use a bed, you will most likely sleep through it; the floor will keep you more alert. :)
3. Bring a diary to jot down key points you find helpful.
4. Make your environment pleasant. Clean the room out of respect for yourself. Add candles or incense, maybe even a statue of the Buddha. This will help you focus and calm your mind.
5. Make an agreement with yourself to attend all eight weeks. This will build trust in yourself and also remove doubt from your mind.
6. Have a good time; meditation is meant to be playful.