Nourishing the Heart: A 5-Week Somatic Mindfulness Journey

In this five-week somatic mindfulness series, we will focus on cultivating positive emotional states to strengthen our inner reserves of hope and resilience.

Far from being merely pleasant experiences, positive emotions play an essential role in our overall wellbeing and our ability to navigate life's challenges. When we intentionally train ourselves to notice, savor, and absorb moments of positivity, we enhance our natural resilience and create lasting changes in our brain and nervous system.

“The brain takes its shape from what the mind rests upon. If you keep resting your mind on self-criticism, worries, grumbling about others, hurts, and stress, your brain will be shaped into greater reactivity, vulnerability to anxiety, and depressed mood. But if you keep resting your mind on noticing you're alright right now, seeing the good in yourself, letting go... your brain will gradually take the shape of calm strength, self-confidence, and inner peace.”

― Rick Hanson, Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

Each weekly gathering will open with a grounding somatic practice, setting the stage for an embodied exploration of that session's positive emotion.

Drawing on insights from traditional Buddhist teachings and modern neuroscience, we'll deepen our understanding of each emotional state through a 20-minute guided meditation and gentle relaxation practice. We'll conclude with reflective conversation and questions, supporting the integration of insights through community dialogue.

Who is this series for?
This offering warmly welcomes those who have practiced meditation with me before, as well as anyone seeking a supportive group environment to nurture their mindfulness practice.

What style of meditation will we practice?
Drawing from my 20 years of meditation experience in Buddhist, yogic, and trauma-informed mindfulness traditions, practices will be shared with sensitivity, care, and accessibility. There are no prerequisites for this class—simply arrive with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to nourish your heart and mind.

Class Details

• Wednesday mornings April 9th- May 7th at 10-11 am PST
• On Zoom, please attend live if you can. A recording will be made available after class

Pricing 

5 Class Session: $85