Jean Vitrano
Mindfulness Facilitator & Teacher
Workshops & Classes
5 Tuesdays | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
November 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2024
Why meditate? I can speak from my experience and from witnessing so many others over the years that through meditation practice, we become better equipped to handle life’s stresses because we gain more tools in staying in the present, not reacting habitually, realizing when we are losing presence, and choosing to return. We become more curious and less judgmental about ourselves and about others because we have greater awareness of what goes on in ourselves and in the world around us. Pausing and being still allows us to see more clearly, and compassion for ourselves and for others comes more readily.
For five weeks, I will give the basic instructions and lead you in a guided practice. We’ll have time for observations and questions, and then we will practice again. We will cover guided, silent, loving-kindness, and walking meditations. We will talk through a practice to use when a thought/feeling keeps pulling us out of the present moment and we will cover other daily mindfulness tools we can use. At the conclusion of these five weeks, we can find more opportunities for you to sit with a group on a regular basis. Being in community strengthens our commitment and practice.
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Pre-registration required. Limited to 15 participants
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Each week you will receive an email recap of what we covered
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No make-ups or refunds for missed sessions
A Mindful Life Studio
697 Valley Street, Suite B4, Maplewood, NJ 07040
$175
Upcoming Events
December Dates To Be Announced Soon
Every year, I look forward to facilitating this workshop. With mindful presence, we will reflect on the closing year, and we will lean in to listen to what wants our attention as we continue in the New Year. In the process, we will refresh ourselves on what really matters to us.
In my experience, whether the year had more joys and successes, or more challenge and push for growth, the review can be surprisingly fruitful. By intentionally and mindfully looking back, we become more aware of what we are grateful for, what we want to let go, and what we want to move towards. If we don't pause to see what we want to nurture, it can't grow! Let's give ourselves that.
This workshop will give you the dedicated space, time, and support to honor your life.
GUIDED MEDITATION & BELL RINGING
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Time & Location To Be Announced Soon
Join me and the mindfulness community for a guided meditation that reflects on the past year with gratitude and presence. With an open heart, we will set our intentions for the New Year.
This will be followed by the Buddhist tradition of ringing the bell 108 times. Let's come to peace with the year we just completed and start anew.