This week, John Harrell will be teaching the following technique: Meditation: postures and styles, with extended focus on shamatha, body scanning, and open awareness I personally practice Tibetan Buddhism, but Ill pull from MBSR, Zen, Reggie Ray's tantra-inspired somatic techniques, and general Hinayana. I'll open with a general settling meditation, then ask questions about ppl's practices and experiences. Afterwards, I'll introduce postures and how they can benefit prolonged sitting and awareness. From there, we'll move into styles, and sit for 13 minutes in shamatha then body scan + open awareness. Ill invite discussion on both sittings plus questions after.

A Gathering For All

We are here to build & sustain a safe & inclusive community that meets regularly to learn skills both ancient and modern for connecting to our authentic selves, to nature & to spirit.

Bright Haven is a campus for Sacred Roots Spiritual Community, a not for profit Faith Based Organization in Charlotte, NC. This is a donation-based service.

What to Expect:

• Inclusive and welcoming environment

• Guided reflections, music, and meditation

• Teachings on love, authenticity, and personal transformation

• A space to build community and deepen spiritual practice

10:30am-12:30pm Service:
– Introductions
– Short Teaching on various topics
– Sound and/or movement practice
– 15-20 minutes of silent meditation for connection to Self
– Authentic group discussion
– Anyi donations and song

12:30-1pm(ish) Potluck & Community
1:30pm: Take the love home

** Please bring a chair/blanket/yoga mat to sit on**

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