Beginner’s Mind
an 8-week meditation course
Wednesday Evenings | 7-8:30pm
January 9 – February 27, 2019
Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Rd, Port Colborne
“You have so many opinions. And you suffer so much from them. Why not let them go? ”
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Join us for an 8-week meditation series. In this new year series we will emphasize cultivating freshness of mind through a daily practice of relaxation, inner stillness and insight. We will explore Buddha’s traditional teachings (dharma) in a way that is modern, simple, nondogmatic and practical; with a clear view to the ways in which we can use meditation and mindfulness to free our hearts and minds in the midst of our busy and stressful lives.
We will spend much of our time together in meditation, but leave time each session for a brief talk and for discussion and Q&A. You will be encouraged to spend time meditating at home between the weekly classes.
A simple joy is available to us any time that we can relax — regardless of our external conditions. In fact, learning to relax and be still may be the single most important thing we can do to improve our life, our relationships and ultimately our world.
Please NOTE: In this series, we’ll take inspiration from Bhante Gunaratana’s book “Mindfulness in Plain English.” You may wish to get a copy of the book, but it is not required reading, and you will also be just fine to simply come to sessions and relax.
Dates
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019
Cost
$95 (includes HST) for the 8-week series (or $15 drop-in per class)
Pre-register by email hello@gentlydownthestream.org, call 905.401.YOGA (9642) or text Heather at 519.400.7862.
What to bring/wear?
If you have a meditation cushion or stool that you are accustomed to using, please bring it along. Bolsters, blankets, yoga mats and blocks are available at the studio. No special clothing is required, but it’s good to be comfortable, so please avoid restrictive clothing.
Can I drop in for one or two sessions only?
Yes! Classes are offered in a series but can also be considered to be ‘self-contained.’ Especially if you have come to previous series with us, and/or you are looking for a group of like-minded people to meditate with — it’s certainly appropriate to simply ‘come when you can.’ Drop-in fee is $15 (includes HST).
Other questions?
Please email hello@gentlydownthestream.org, call 905.401.YOGA (9642) or text Heather at 519.400.7862.
Naturally Awake
an 8-week meditation course
Wednesday Evenings | 7-8:30pm
October 31 – December 19, 2018
Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Rd, Port Colborne
“This moment is not life waiting to happen, goals waiting to be achieved, words waiting to be spoken, connections waiting to be made, regrets waiting to evaporate, aliveness waiting to be felt, enlightenment waiting to be gained. No. Nothing is waiting. This is it. This moment is life.”
― Falling in Love with Where You Are
Join us for an 8-week meditation series. In this late Autumn, early Winter series we will emphasize cultivating a daily practice of relaxation, inner stillness and insight. We will explore Buddha’s traditional teachings (dharma) in a way that is modern, simple, nondogmatic and practical; with a clear view to the ways in which we can use meditation and mindfulness to free our hearts and minds in the midst of our busy and stressful lives.
We will spend much of our time together in meditation, but leave time each session for a brief talk and for discussion and Q&A. You will be encouraged to spend time meditating at home between the weekly classes.
A simple joy is available to us any time that we can relax — regardless of our external conditions. In fact, learning to relax and be still may be the single most important thing we can do to improve our life, our relationships and ultimately our world.
Please NOTE: We’ll take inspiration from Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s book “When Awareness Becomes Natural: A Guide to Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life.” You may wish to get a copy of the book, but it is not required reading, and you will also be just fine to simply come to sessions and relax.
Dates
October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2018
The joy of inner stillness
an 8-week meditation course
Wednesday Evenings | 7-8:30pm
September 5 – October 24, 2018
Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Rd, Port Colborne
Join us for an 8-week meditation series. In this early Autumn series we will emphasize cultivating a daily practice of relaxation, inner stillness and insight. We will consider the obstacles to our practice, and continue our exploration of the seven factors of enlightenment: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, relaxation, concentration and equanimity.
We will spend much of our time together in meditation, but leave time each session for a brief talk and for discussion and Q&A. You will be encouraged to spend time meditating at home between the weekly classes.
A simple joy is available to us any time that we can relax — regardless of our external conditions. In fact, learning to relax and be still may be the single most important thing we can do to improve our life, our relationships and ultimately our world.
Dates
September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018
Moving toward insight
an 8-week meditation course
Wednesday Evenings
July 4 – August 22, 2018
7-8:30pm
Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Rd, Port Colborne
Join us for an 8-week meditation series. In this Summer series we will emphasize cultivating a daily practice of relaxation, inner stillness and insight. We will consider the obstacles to our practice, and begin an exploration of the seven factors of enlightenment: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, relaxation, concentration and equanimity.
We will spend much of our time together in meditation, but leave time each session for a brief talk and for discussion and Q&A. You will be encouraged to spend time meditating at home between the weekly classes.
A simple joy is available to us any time that we can relax — regardless of our external conditions. In fact, learning to relax and be still may be the single most important thing we can do to improve our life, our relationships and ultimately our world.
Dates
July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018
The Six Perfections
a 6-week meditation course
Wednesday Evenings
May 23 – June 27, 2018
7-8:30pm
Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Rd, Port Colborne
Join us for a 6-week meditation series where we will explore the basic buddhist philosophy of self-cultivation, through the lens of the mahayana buddhist practice of the six perfections (generosity, discipline, patience, effort, meditation, wisdom). We will develop concentration and insight, with a focus on bringing the fruits of our meditation practice into our daily lives.
We will spend much of our time together in meditation, but leave time each session for a brief talk and for discussion and Q&A. You will be encouraged to spend time meditating at home between the weekly classes.
A simple joy is available to us any time that we can relax — regardless of our external conditions. In fact, learning to relax and be still may be the single most important thing we can do to improve our life, our relationships and ultimately our world.
Please NOTE: We’ll take inspiration from Dale Wright’s book “The Six Perfections: Buddhism and the Cultivation of Character.” You may wish to get a copy of the book, but it is not required reading, and you will also be just fine to simply come to sessions and relax.
Dates
May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018
Lovingkindness
a 6-week meditation course
Wednesday Evenings, Apr 4 – May 9, 2018
7-8:30pm
Stream Yoga + Meditation, 819 Weaver Rd, Port Colborne
“Love springs up in tender concern, it blossoms into caring action. It makes beauty out of all we touch. In any moment we can step beyond our small self and embrace each other as beloved parts of a whole.”
― Jack Kornfield, from his book The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace
Join us for a 6-week meditation series where we will explore basic buddhist practices of concentration and insight, with a focus on cultivating lovingkindess (metta in the original Pali, maitri in Sanskrit).
We will spend much of our time together in meditation, but leave time each session for a brief talk and for discussion and Q&A. You will be encouraged to spend time meditating at home between the weekly classes.
A simple joy is available to us any time that we can relax — regardless of our external conditions. In fact, learning to relax and be still may be the single most important thing we can do to improve our life, our relationships and ultimately our world.
Please NOTE: We’ll take inspiration from Sharon Salzberg’s book “Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness.” You may wish to get a copy of the book, but it is not required reading, and you will also be just fine to simply come to sessions and relax.
Dates
April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2018
