Contemplative Meditation: For 8-week Mindfulness Graduates
with Rebecca Eldridge
Thursdays: October 9, 16, 23, 30
6:45 - 8:45PM US Eastern
Online via Zoom

Limit: 25 participants
Registration Closes: Sun, Sept 28, or once 25 grads have registered
NOTE: These sessions will not be recorded. Please plan to attend all 4 sessions.

The word “contemplate” is derived from the Latin prefix “com,” meaning “attentive observation” and “templum,” meaning “a sacred space, such as a temple.” Contemplative meditation involves observing and reflecting in a way that is deeper and more inclusive than simply thinking about something. In this way, the mind has become a sacred space—a temple for unbiased, attentive reflection.

About This Program
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Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as “the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.”

The final part of that definition (in the service of self-understanding and wisdom) is often missed. And it’s a big miss. We meditate for reasons beyond simply being more present or reducing stress.

By combining mindfulness and contemplative meditation, we can deepen our present moment awareness, and we can also deepen our relationship with ourselves, others, and our world. We can discover greater capacity for compassion and empathy, find ways to act that align more fully with our values, and more.

During this program, we will intentionally add contemplation to our mindfulness practice to both experience and apply what Kabat-Zinn means by the final part of his definition.

For your benefit and the benefit of all participants, please ensure that you can participate fully in all 4 sessions, as well as practice contemplation daily on your own between sessions.

Required of each participant:

  • Attend and participate in all 4 sessions.
  • Practice mindfulness and contemplation formally every day between sessions.
  • Use a computer that allows all participants to be seen on one screen without having to scroll. No phones, please.

  • Forgo using distracting virtual backgrounds.

  • Keep your camera on during our sessions.

  • Be situated somewhere that provides privacy for all of us.

  • Have practice supplies nearby (mat, cushions, etc.).

  • Ensure that your computer is situated on a stable surface (instead of resting on your lap, etc.).

  • Enable the video and microphone capabilities (so that you can be seen and heard).

  • Have the current version of Zoom installed.

Prerequisites

This program is for graduates of an 8-week mindfulness-based program (such as MBSR) that was conducted live, either in person or online.

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Rebecca Eldridge served as an MBSR Teacher and MBSR Teacher Trainer at UMass Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness (CFM) until the CFM closed in 2019. She now serves as Director of East Coast Mindfulness, a totally online meditation center that offers mindfulness programs globally to individuals and organizations wanting to access more resilience, insight, and joy.

Rebecca’s personal meditation practice is guided by her teacher, Pema Chödrön, and she was featured giving meditation instruction in two meditation courses taught by Pema Chödrön: "Making Friends with Yourself" and "How to Live with Compassion and Courage." She has participated in many months-long meditation retreats, mostly in silence. She has also written articles for Diabetic Living about meditation.

This program is limited to 25 graduates

Schedule Cost Register

Times are US Eastern:

Dates Times
Thurs, Oct 9 6:45-8:45PM
Thurs, Oct 16 6:45-8:45PM
Thurs, Oct 23 6:45-8:45PM
Thurs, Oct 30 6:45-8:45PM

The fee for this program is US$95.

If you are unable to pay the program cost, please be in touch. If you are dedicated to participating in all 4 sessions, and are hindered due to lack of finances, suggest a price that you can offer.

Register by paying the fee.

Once you have paid, your slot is reserved. You will receive a separate email with the Zoom information you need to join the program.

Note: To reserve a slot for additional participants in your household, please submit payment for the additional person(s) by going through the checkout process for each of them.

You do not need a PayPal or Stripe account in order to use your credit or debit card to make your payment.

You will be asked to provide your phone number during the payment process—this is so that we can contact you should there be any changes to the program schedule, etc.

NOTE: payment confirmation and all subsequent email correspondence will be sent to the email address that you provide during checkout.

You can make your payment via PayPal or Stripe (both accept credit cards and do not require you to have a PayPal or Stripe account).

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REFUND POLICY:
You can receive a full refund by emailing info@eastcoastmindfulness.com before the first session. No refunds will be issued once the program starts.

Questions? Please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com

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