silence
winter afternoons of mindfulness, 2019 - 2020
Sundays: December 1,  January 5, February 2, March 22
Noon – 5 pm
Methow Valley Wellness Center, (behind Caldwell Banker, and Little Star School)
free/donations accepted
 
Winter Afternoons of mindfulness have become a tradition.  Please come at noon if you are interested in beginning mindfulness meditation instructions.  At 1 pm we being our silent practice, 45 minutes sitting alternates with 15 minutes walking.  At 3 pm we play a recorded talk, usually  by nationally known senior meditation teacher, and  psychologist,  Tara Brach.  Join us  for the entire afternoon or just a part.  Enter or leave quietly any hour on the hour, or during a walking period.  The schedule is below. We will have tea, chairs, and some cushions, please feel free to bring your favorite personal sitting gear.   This is a wonderful opportunity to practice in silence with community, it is intimate, magical and supportive for everyone.

 noon - 1 pm......beginning instruction             
  1 - 3 pm ...........silent practice 45 minutes sitting alternates with 15 minutes walking
  3 pm ................recorded talk   
  4 pm................walking, then sitting, end by 5 pm