Insight Meditation Class

What: This is an open, ongoing, virtual mindfulness meditation drop-in class with Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome.

These teachings are available to all. Although a $10 donation is suggested, donations are not required for attendance. Each class will include: guided meditation, instruction, opportunities to practice, time for discussion, and questions and answers.

When and where: We meet in person one Wednesday evening each month, and every Tuesday from 9:00-9:45 a.m. at Mira's online class (click Mira's IMCW registration page for the link).

We practice Insight Meditation, a style of meditation that helps the mind attain deeper levels of calm concentration through sustained attention on the breath, then combines this with the crucial aspect of insight through contemplation of the mind and body and all of their changing and impermanent senses, emotions and thoughts. Insight Meditation trains us to live more fully in the present moment, enables us to experience life from a greater stillness, and aids us in relating to both ourselves and others with increased clarity, compassion, calmness and creativity, and less fear, anxiety, or stress.

Along with these and a long list of other psychological benefits, meditation has also been shown to reduce stress hormones in the body, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, alleviate depression, and boost the immune system.

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