| On-Going Adult Meditation Classes and Groups:
Weekly Tibetan Meditation Class Open to Adults, April 19th-June 28th 2011
Taught by Lesley Grant as authorized by Thrangu Rinpoche
Held on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at our Fairfax, CA location
This class will introduce Tibetan Buddhist meditation including, refuge, bodhichitta, several kinds of calm abiding practice & dedication of positive potential or merit. The class will remain open to drop in participation during the first 8 weeks. Following the first 8 weeks the class will continue on deepening calm abiding practice and progressing to Lhaktong or insight practice. The class will draw on the teachings of Thrangu Rinpoche and other Tibetan masters and a meditation manual developed by Lama Thapkay. (The class may be open to teenage students by special permission).
Twice Monthly Parent Group, September 2010-June 2011
Lead by Lesley Grant w/ Special Guests (see calendar)
Held on Tuesdays from 7-9 PM in Fairfax CA
Mostly attended by parents whose children attend our childrens co-operative, however certain dates are open to other parents who may want to join our program. Call to inquire about joining the group.
Each session includes mindfulness meditation, guided inquiry into a parenting topic, a snack and social time for parents.
This group is included in tuition for parents whose children attend our co-op. Click here to see our Parent Program page or call email Lesley@mindfulness-education.org, email through our site on the click to see our contact page and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out contact form or call: 415-451-8175 for more information.
Children's Classes:
Elementary School Children's Summer Mindfulness & Yoga Intensive Course:
June 13 - June 24th Monday - Friday \
Taught by Lesley Grant at our Fairfax location
This course for 5-9 year-olds will utilize mindfulness curriculum currently also being used in public and private schools elementary school class rooms. We will be practicing mindfulness both indoors and outdoors in our beautiful natural environment. The curriculum we will use has been tested with over 8,000 students and has proven effective in social emotional learning and supports academic development as well. Students will also practice hatha yoga and creative arts as well as receive Dharma education through stories, song, and themes raised by children in discussion groups.
Elementary School Children On-Going Mindfulness, Yoga, Dharma and Dinner Group
Twice monthly on Friday afternoons-evenings 5 pm-8:00 PM
This on-going group for 5-10 year-olds will continue mindfulness education indoors and out, hatha yoga, arts, and Dharma education through stories, singing and group discussion of relevant Dharma themes. Dinner included
Children's Cooperative, September 2010-June 2011,
Tuesdays-Thursdays 9am-1pm
Taught by: Lesley Grant in our San Anselmo location
This small group program, (maximum of 12 children per day) is for 2 year 9 month-5 year old children. It runs on a school year calendar. The program include lots of play, indoors and outdoor in our gardens, arts, music,stories, puppet shows, plays, nature experiences, story yoga, mindfulness in daily life and brief listening meditations. Parents come and participate in the mindfulness cooperative for parents once per month on-site as well as attending the monthly parents group above and family special events with children. All organic snack and lunch provided. For more information click here to see our children's classes page
Afternoon Dharma, Mindfulness, Yoga and Nature Play For Children
For 3-7 year-olds after-school group
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 1:30- 3:30 PM (415) 451-8175
Teacher:Lesley Grant
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