Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is about making friends with our experience, or at least being with our experience with less resistance. The practice is less concerned with what we’re experiencing than how we’re relating to what we’re experiencing. Often more challenging than it sounds, regular practice mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and improve well-being. The practice might help you feel calm or relaxed. Even when it doesn’t, it can still be a tool for feeling greater ease amidst challenging thoughts, emotions, and body sensations.

I incorporate mindfulness-based tools into my coaching packages, and am also available to lead one-off intro to mindfulness sessions or series for groups or individuals. Past groups I've trained include addiction medicine and psychiatric care departments, executive cohorts, and formerly homeless residents of Boston. I am an authorized Community Dharma Leader in the Insight Meditation tradition.

FAQ

What if I'm no good at meditation?

• This practice is not about fighting away our thoughts or getting to some perfect, peaceful place. It’s not about getting rid of our thoughts, emotions, or body sensations completely. It’s also not about going to some “other place.” It is about being right here, right now, with things just as they are.

Is this a religious practice?

• While meditation can sometimes be a part of a religious practice, my go-to framing and teaching is not religious. I've taught meditation to many atheist and agnostic clients, as well as people of all faiths. That said, if you'd like me to incorporate aspects of Buddhist teaching, I'm happy to do that. I'll meet you where you are!