Presence and Awareness: A Introduction to Vipassana Meditation
Series Schedule
- Three 30-minute sessions
- Thursdays, February 12, 19, and 26
- 6-6:30 pm
- In case of inclement weather, this program will be held on Zoom.
“I’ve experienced a great deal of pain and suffering in my life …… most of which has never happened.”
~Mark Twain
Meditation is a mind and body practice with a long history of use to increase calmness and physical relaxation, improve psychological balance, cope with illness, and enhance overall health and well-being.
Vipassana, meaning “clear-seeing” or “in-sight,” is a meditation technique that develops awareness of the present moment. This three-session introduction to Vipassana practice offers beginners a foundational understanding of mindfulness meditation, focusing on cultivating awareness of breath and bodily sensations. Through guided instructions and simple techniques, participants will learn how to develop greater concentration and insight, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and emotional balance.
Why Meditate?
- It can help those who feel jerked around by their emotions, whose repetitive daily thoughts aren’t serving them, and who tend to react rather than respond.
- It may help you experience life with less reactivity, greater emotional regulation, and deeper understanding and control of your thinking and behavior.
- It can help with feelings of overwhelm, defeat, and inner conflict.
- It offers a sense of calm, acceptance, and concentration.
Who Is This Series For?
- Anyone new to meditation
- Longtime students looking for a refresher
- Anyone who thinks they can’t meditate
- Anyone suspicious that meditation is too woo-woo
- Anyone who feels they don’t have time to meditate
This series will be led by Meaghan Lamothe, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, caring for patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics through geriatrics. She began practicing in Maine and now works in Southeast Alaska, predominantly with the Alaska Native population. She is passionate about getting to know her patients to help them achieve health and wellness. Meaghan has been practicing Vipassana meditation for 15 years.
