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Mindfulness Meditation Group Resumes February 18

web — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:05:32 +0000

Many members of Church of Our Saviour seek ways to deepen their own spiritual life beyond the weekly liturgy and their own personal and family practices. The mindfulness meditation group which formed last fall will be resuming its meetings on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:45. Led by COS member and long-time meditation practitioner Jeff Howlett, this is a gentle, simple practice that anyone can learn. Mindfulness is a way of relating directly to what is happening in your life. It is widely used for stress relief and as a way of tapping into your own inner strength and resources. Beginners are welcome and this is a group for adults. Bring a friend and some worries you’d like to leave behind! Drop in when you can or come regularly. No need to sit cross-legged but bring a pillow if you’d like to sit on the floor!

Mindfulness Meditation Group on Thursdays

web — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:05:30 +0000

Many members of COS seek ways to deepen their own spiritual life beyond the weekly liturgy and their own personal and family practices. This fall a mindfulness meditation group is taking place in the parish hall on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:45. Led by COS member and long-time meditation practitioner Jeff Howlett, this is a gentle, simple practice that anyone can learn. Mindfulness is a way of relating directly to what is happening in your life. It is widely used for stress relief and as a way of tapping into your own inner strength and resources. Beginners are welcome and this is a group for adults. Bring a friend and some worries you’d like to leave behind! Drop in when you can or come regularly. No need to sit cross-legged but bring a pillow if you’d like to sit on the floor! We’ll be meeting every Thursday through November 12.

Knit One, Pray Too: Mindful Knitting

katherine — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:03:45 +0000

Considering a spiritual get-away this winter? What better than a knitting retreat! The Mindful Knitting Retreat, led by Tara Jon Manning, yarn whisperer and author of the book Mindful Knitting, takes place March 12-15 in Greensboro, VT. Held at the beautiful Highland Lodge, the retreat offers a weekend of relaxation, inspiration and, of course, knitting! A self-described “dharma-brat,” Tara will lead participants through an exploration of the parallels between knitting and meditation. She suggests that handwork contributes to the experience and expression of mindfulness. Better yet, she promises fantastic meals, outdoor activities and loads of fun! While serious about meditation, Tara takes a light touch when combining it with knitting. Check out her column in the Winter, 2008 issue of the free online magazine Knitty. She gives delightful instructions on a contemplative exercise to improve your FSP (Fiber Sensory Perception). Happily, it is best practiced in your local yarn shop!