Running With the Mind of Meditation 5 19 12

Date: Sat., May 5 2012

Time: 9 am - noon

Location: Portland Shambhala Center, 1110 Alder St., Suite #203, Portland, OR 97214

Description:

Distance running or walking is often the exercise of choice for reducing stress, bringing us greater perspective and connecting us directly to the wisdom of the body. The practice of sitting meditation offers similar benefits, helping us cultivate peace and nonjudgmental awareness. Uniting running with the practice of meditation profoundly enhances our running experience. When we are fully present, our running becomes a joyful expression of our humanness, a celebration of moving through life with power and grace.

Designed for runners and walkers of all levels, this workshop introduces the practices of sitting, walking, and running meditation. After working with your mind in stillness, you’ll learn how to bring mindfulness practice into your movement, using the principles presented in Sakyong Mipham’s book Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training the Body and the Mind (April, 2012). After trying out what you’ve learned on a meditative run or walk, participants will regroup for discussion about your experience. Please be ready to run or walk outside, rain or shine. The workshop includes suggestions for bringing your practice into daily life.

For more information about the book visit http://runningmind.org.

Other details Register at: portland.shambala.org Please note: although the price of this class is listed at $25, we invite people to consider using our Generosity Policy, by contacting the Registrar at portland.shambhala@gmail.com in order to set a price workable for the individual. We ask that everyone pay at least $1 and set payment prior to start of program.

For more information and to register for this program, follow this link.