Opening to Meditation - 2 part Series

An ongoing series oriented towards opening the body and mind to the experience of meditation. Meditation is the practice of being with what is, and of seeing what is.  We will question what it is that keeps us from 'being with what is', and how to cultivate
awareness of what is going on moment to moment. In these workshops we will explore practical tools to aid the simple and relaxing process of sitting comfortably on a cushion and watching the breath, the body and the mind. With practice comes an opportunity to transform negative states of mind and to allow for the settling of consciousness which opens us up to an infinite field of potentiality.

These workshops are intended for those who are new to meditation and also for those seeking to reaffirm their commitment to an existing practice.

Each workshop will be a new opportunity to look at the teachings of Buddha and Patanjali in a direct and relevant way.

Susan Richardson
Deeply inspired by her travels to Tibet, Nepal and India throughout the 80's, Susan has since been committed to the path of awakening. In 1987 Susan studied the "Lam Rim Chenmo" teachings with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala. She has since studied with many Tibetan lamas and teachers. Most recently she has been studying with Tsultrim Allione and Adzom Rinpoche of the Nyingma lineage.

Susan seeks a strong and steady connection to the earth through a daily spiritual practice incorporating asana, meditation and the study of sanskrit. She is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and brings to her teaching a deep fascination with the science of anatomy, and the philosophy of classical yoga and buddhism. Susan is indebted to her many teachers and aims to share the deep joy, the calm compassion and the inner awareness that practice unfolds.