An 8 week class teaching all aspects of mindfulness. You will learn about the benefits, the practical ways you can implement it into your daily life and develop an ongoing practice.

Some of topics addressed include: breathing awareness, posture, challenges during meditation, body scan, thoughts and emotional intelligence, mindfulness while moving and eating, being calm in the chaos, developing generosity and gratitude meditations, love and kindness meditations, communicating mindfully, self awareness through practice, mindfully dealing with pain, anxiety, anger, stress and fear. Ways to implement mindfulness into your daily life are also discussed.

The class will feature presentations utilizing video, actual meditation practice and interaction among participants. Zafu/Zabuton cushions are provided or straight back chairs if you do not wish to sit on the cushions. It is advised to bring a Yoga mat however we do have some available. Seating is limited so be sure to register early. Hope to see you there!

This 6 week class provides an introduction to some of the various forms of meditation including mindfulness, concentration, sound or mantra meditation, guided imagery and several more. Sessions include lecture presentations followed by practicing some of the techniques.

Zafu/Zabuton cushions and straight back chairs are provided.

A 6 week course exploring sounds both ancient and modern to enhance your meditation practice. Each week will feature a different sound element consisting of three parts. 1. An introduction to the instrument and/or sound. 2. Meditations utilizing the sound. 3. A discussion and Q&A to conclude the class. Each class will run 90 minutes.

The following will be used during the 6 week class along with guided meditaions:

• Tibetan singing bowls providing both meditative sounds and vibrations.
• A seven quartz crystal bowl meditation where the lights will dim and chromatic colors will encircle you.
• A gong “sound bath” where you will bathe in the powerful mysterious sounds of gongs.
• A music meditation in surround sound filling you with positive emotions and joy.
• Sounds of nature from ocean waves, hand/ocean drums, distant birds to babbling brooks taking you on a imagined meditative journey of serenity.
• Vocal sounds, chimes, tuning forks and chants using positive mantras to guide you to a place of purpose, awareness, deep calm and relaxation.

Zafu/Zabutons and chairs provided. You will be advised during the class to bring additional items as needed.

This 6 week class focuses on harmonizing our relationship with nature and harnessing its energy. This centuries-old practice is grounded in the physical aspects of the world. Guided meditations with sounds, lights and visuals connect participants with four natural elements, Earth, Water, Fire and Air. Course concludes with a walking meditation in nature.

Zafu/Zabutons and straight back chairs are available for sitting. Location of nature meditation walk will be provided during class.

This is an 8 week course. Are an athlete training to be your best? Are you an entrepreneur wanting to take your business to the next level? Are you a sales representative striving to exceed sales goals? This class is for highly motivated individuals who want to tap into the infinite power within to enhance to mental fitness. Welcome to APEX Mind, the ultimate flow state.

APEX mind uses a three prong strategy to excel.
1. Mindfulness: Become aware of the present moment. Stop reacting emotionally and bring yourself into the present moment.
2. Meditation: MVP (Motivate Voice Power) – A mantra style mediation using powerful affirmations and gestures to anchor. Use these affirmations/movements in the playing field in order to recall your winning strategy. Take immediate control and not allow the external chaos to hinder you.
3. Envisioning: See yourself mentally as the person you wish to be and rehearse it in your mind. Remove bad habits and negative emotions that interfere with self confidence.

You train hard physically. Now train hard mentally. Achieve an APEX mind to achieve maximal performance!

This is 4 weeks with each class being 90 minutes. Take a seat. Sip some tea. Sit back and relax. It’s time for what we like to call “Chillation”. Somewhere between simply chilling out and meditation. This is your time to recharge. Siting reclined, relaxed and at ease you will be guided through relaxation exercises for the mind, body and soul. We will use breathing exercises, visualizing, positive mantras and music. This is your time to enter into a state of confidence with who you are, to be calm and at peace.

This 4 week session will teach mindfulness and meditation practices to youth participants. At all developmental stages, mindfulness can be useful in supporting healthy emotional development, reducing anxiety, focus and improving academic and athletic performance. Meditation also enhances feelings of inner acceptance and self-esteem while heightening compassion and connectivity with others.

Exploring mindfulness meditation through practice along with different interactive meditation practices/discussion for children and teens. The classes are 90 minutes.