Mindfulness for Life: Focus on PracticeFall 2021 ONLINE
With life as it is these days, daily practice becomes more important than ever. We practice wakeful, kindly presence for our own self-care, for the ability to show up for others, to bring our greatest wisdom to each other and to this earth—for all the reasons unique to us, we practice.
We offer this series of practice opportunities to support each of us and all of us in a life of wakeful presence. Please join us for any and all that fit your life.
Each of these events will convene using Zoom™. Join via a computer that has audio and video capability, with a reliable high-speed internet connection. Please, no phones for these events. iPads or tablets that can be set on a stable surface and are capable of displaying at least 25 Zoom participants are permissible.
Wednesdays, September 15 - November 10, 9-11:30AM (US Eastern Time)Retreat Class Sunday October 31, 9AM-4:30PM
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
with Rebecca Eldridge
This program is limited to 25 participants.
About this program
The practice of mindfulness calls on us to wake up to exactly how things are right here, right now. This present moment awareness sometimes brings about relief and ease, and sometimes it doesn’t, but it always points us to a genuine experience of our own precious life.
You might be drawn to take the MBSR course for many reasons—to relieve stress of all kinds, to soothe emotional and physical pain, to live and love more fully, to establish a regular practice of mindfulness, and more. The 8-week MBSR course is an evidence-based, intensive exploration of the practice of mindfulness, and what it means to practice mindfulness in your own life. If you have a strong commitment to be part of a group of meditators practicing regularly—when it’s pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral—please join us.
The online MBSR course provides all the instruction and materials you need to practice mindfulness weekly within a group, and daily on your own.
How do I register for this program?
To learn more about this program (and to register), click on the button below.
About Rebecca Eldridge
Rebecca Eldridge is an MBSR teacher and teacher trainer who was hired in 2016 by the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School to train them to deliver their first online MBSR course in a way that is effective, interactive, and fun. She holds degrees in Education, Literature, and Creative Writing. Rebecca co-founded East Coast Mindfulness in 2019.
Thursdays, September 23 thru October 7, 7-8:30PM (US Eastern)
Yoga for Sitting
with Margaret Fletcher
This workshop is limited to 25 participants.
About this workshop
Preparing your body for easeful, wakeful sitting is a great gift to your meditation practice. By engaging with curiosity and openness to possibilities, you can discover and cultivate strength, flexibility and freedom within your right-now body. If you struggle with pain or stiffness while sitting, or if you are curious about physical experiences related to your sitting practice, come learn how to gently coax your body into the kindest possible posture for stillness, contentment and insight.
Important logistics:
- Guided practice during the three sessions will be video recorded. You will have access to these practice recordings for the week following each workshop session. It's best if you can commit to practicing 2-3 times with the recording between workshop meetings.
- You will receive an email before the workshop with more information on how to prepare and what to bring.
Required Technology and Preparation:
- High-speed Internet connection
- Please, no phones
- Join on a computer that has a full-sized screen on which you can see at least 25 Zoom participants, without having to scroll
- Ensure that your computer is situated on a stable surface (instead of resting on your lap, etc.)
- Video and microphone capability (so that you can be seen and heard)
- Current version of Zoom installed
- A place for practice that allows for being undisturbed
Workshop goals
During this workshop you will—
- Explore and move your whole body, systematically and wisely
- Identify sitting-related challenges with your body and begin to work with those challenges
- Practice sitting still with a fresh perspective
- Cultivate curiosity and equanimity around "problem" aspects of your body
- Option: briefly meet with the teacher 1:1 to explore your unique challenges
What is the fee for this workshop?
Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.
TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $120
TIER 2 (Our Cost): $95
TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $75
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us so we can find a way for you to participate.
How do I register for this workshop?
Register by paying the workshop fee.
Once you have paid, your slot is reserved. After registration, you will receive an e-mail message containing a link to complete a brief registration form.
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 will be asked to provide your phone number and e-mail address during the payment process—this is so that we can contact you should there be any changes to the course schedule, etc. The link to the registration form will be sent to the e-mail address you specify during the payment process.
You do not need a PayPal account in order to use your credit card to make your payment (you may need to select the "Checkout as Guest" option to use a credit card).
REFUND POLICY:
You may receive a full refund if you notify us via email (info@eastcoastmindfulness.com) before September 23. No refunds will be granted thereafter.
If you receive the "Item Sold Out" message during registration, it means that the class is full. You may request to be placed on a waiting list by sending an email to info@eastcoastmindfulness.com (please include your name and phone number). You will be contacted if an opening becomes available and can register at that time.
About Margaret Fletcher
Margaret Fletcher has a love for contemplative practice in community. She has been practicing yoga and meditating for over 15 years, and has been teaching for almost that long. In 2007 she was invited by Norman Scrimshaw to share the dharma in the form of “satsang” which translates as home of the heart. Margaret trained and taught yoga posture practice in the Ashtangha tradition. She has led silent retreats for White Mountain Sangha, for the Unitarian Universalist Church, and for MBSR and mindfulness practitioners. She has spent time on extended retreats sitting with Zen, Vipassana and Insight Dialogue practice communities.
Wednesdays, October 13 thru November 3, 7-8:30PM (US Eastern)Retreat Class Sunday October 31, 9AM-4:30PM
Refresh Your Practice For graduates of 8-week mindfulness programs
with Margaret Fletcher
This workshop is limited to 25 participants.
About this workshop
If you’d like to renew, refresh, and strengthen your daily mindfulness practice, this four-week online course offers the opportunity to re-engage in embodied mindfulness. We will practice formally with guided instruction during and between class meetings. Class discussion, dialogue and informal practice experiments will focus on attitudes and actions that support awareness in your life.
The class meets for 90 minutes over four weeks; between Classes 3 and 4, we will attend the 7.5-hour retreat class along with current East Coast Mindfulness MBSR participants .
This course is designed for graduates of 8-week mindfulness-based programs (MBSR, MBCT, MSC, etc.).
Important logistics:
- During this 4-week refresher course, you will have access to 45-minute MBSR audio practice recordings. It's best if you can commit to a full 45-minute practice on most days between workshop meetings.
- Please plan to attend the live online sessions; this workshop will not be recorded.
Required Technology and Preparation:
- High-speed Internet connection
- Please, no phones
- Join on a computer that has a full-sized screen on which you can see at least 25 Zoom participants, without having to scroll
- Ensure that your computer is situated on a stable surface (instead of resting on your lap, etc.)
- Video and microphone capability (so that you can be seen and heard)
- Current version of Zoom installed
- Space and supports to spread out, lie down, sit (in a chair or on the floor), stand, stretch fully and walk during the workshop
Workshop goals
During this workshop you will—
- Commit to daily practice with the support and inspiration of fellow practicioners
- Revisit and engage in foundational mindfulness practice forms: sitting, breathing, moving, walking, scanning, speaking and listening
- Reflect and inquire about your life in practice, as it is right now
- Share your experience and wonderings with others, in small and large groups
- Continue connection with fellow participants after the course, if you choose
What is the fee for this workshop?
Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.
TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $195
TIER 2 (Our Cost): $165
TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $115
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us so we can find a way for you to participate.
How do I register for this workshop?
Register by paying the workshop fee. The deadline to register is Sunday, October 10.
Once you have paid, your slot is reserved. After registration, you will receive an e-mail message containing a link to complete a brief registration form.
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 will be asked to provide your phone number and e-mail address during the payment process—this is so that we can contact you should there be any changes to the course schedule, etc. The link to the registration form will be sent to the e-mail address you specify during the payment process.
You do not need a PayPal account in order to use your credit card to make your payment (you may need to select the "Checkout as Guest" option to use a credit card).
REFUND POLICY:
You may receive a full refund if you notify us via email (info@eastcoastmindfulness.com) before October 13. No refunds will be granted thereafter.
If you receive the "Item Sold Out" message during registration, it means that the class is full. You may request to be placed on a waiting list by sending an email to info@eastcoastmindfulness.com (please include your name and phone number). You will be contacted if an opening becomes available and can register at that time.
About Margaret Fletcher
Margaret Fletcher has taught MBSR for 12 years, and has been training MBSR teachers since 2015. It is her great joy to offer this opportunity for sustaining your practice in the MBSR tradition.
Sunday, October 17, 9AM-3PM (US Eastern)
Poetry & Practice: Truth-telling & the Practice of Mindfulness
with Rebecca Eldridge
About this retreat-style workshop
The moment we give close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.
By closely attending to each moment of your life, you meet it honestly. This close attending is where mindfulness practice can help—with the clear seeing, and the bravery it takes to stay with what arises and live from whatever you may find.
But how can you take up the pen to describe what you find in the moments of your life without losing the immediacy and mystery of direct experience? One way is to learn to recognize and tell the truth. Caribbean-American poet and activist June Jordan says that “the first function of poetry is to tell the truth, to learn how to do that, to find out what you really feel and what you really think.”
In this retreat-style workshop, we will practice recognizing within our body, mind, and heart what feels true, then offering that truth as poetry. No experience with meditation or poetry is required; you don’t even have to like poetry to participate. The only thing you must bring is a childlike willingness to explore and wonder, and engage with meditation, each other, and the written word.
The poetry writing will begin before we ever meet, with suggested brief readings and the co-creation of a poem via email. Once together, we will use this collective expression as an entry point into further exploration of what it means to recognize your truth and express it as only you can. You will be guided in meditation, and also have times of silence to reflect and write, take walks, and so on, with encouragement to nourish yourself throughout.
You will leave the workshop having contributed to a group poem, and having written on your own. Beyond the workshop, you will have the opportunity to work on your writing and share it electronically with the others who will have participated in this unique experience of poetry and practice.
Required technology and preparation
- High-speed internet connection
- Please, no phones
- Join on a computer that has a full-sized screen on which you can see at least 25 Zoom participants, without having to scroll
- Ensure that your computer is situated on a stable surface (instead of resting on your lap, etc.)
- Video and microphone capability (so that you can be seen and heard)
- A place for practice that allows for being undisturbed
- Current version of Zoom installed
- Writing materials of your choosing
- Meditation practice supplies (for example, a cushion to sit on and a yoga mat)
NOTE: This offering is not recorded. You will receive an email before the workshop with more information, including the schedule we’ll follow, how to prepare, and what to bring.
What is the fee for this workshop?
Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.
TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $120
TIER 2 (Our Cost): $95
TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $75
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us so we can find a way for you to participate.
How do I register for this workshop?
Registration for this workshop is now closed.
If you have questions, please email info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
About Rebecca Eldridge
Rebecca Eldridge holds a Master’s degree in Literature and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing. She has taught mindfulness to cancer survivors, people in chronic pain, medical & mental health professionals, monastics, and others, and was featured giving meditation instruction in two courses taught by her teacher, Pema Chödrön: Making Friends with Yourself and How to Live with Compassion and Courage.
Rebecca was a senior teacher and teacher-trainer at UMass Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness until its closing in 2019, after which she co-founded East Coast Mindfulness.
Sunday, October 31, 2021, 9:00AM - 4:30PM (US Eastern Time)
FREE For MBSR/MBCT Graduates: ONLINE Retreat Class
with Rebecca Eldridge and Margaret Fletcher
About this retreat
Note: this is a FREE offering; there is no fee for attending this retreat.
As part of our regular MBSR and MBCT seasons, we offer the 7.5 hour Retreat Class between Week 6 and Week 7. This retreat is an integral part of the standard MBSR curriculum. Many MBSR students find this to be a powerful day of practice, discovery and development together.
Graduates of past MBSR and MBCT 8-week programs are always welcome to join the Retreat Class, to support the current students and to strengthen their own practice over time. Whether you’re an East Coast Mindfulness graduate, or graduated through another organization, you’re welcome to join us!
What is the fee for this retreat?
This is a FREE retreat for graduates of the MBSR or MBCT courses; there is no fee for attending this retreat.
How do I register for this retreat?
To learn more about our offerings for graduates, including joining our upcoming ONLINE retreat classes, click the button below; you'll be able to sign up to join our email list specifically for graduates.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 STARTING AT 6PM, CONCLUDING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 3PM (US EASTERN TIME)
Kindness Retreat: A Weekend of Practice and Self-Care
with Rebecca Eldridge
About this retreat
Slowing down and turning toward ourselves with kindness isn’t easy: we live in a world where being overextended and ignoring or downplaying our own pain and stress can seem normal, maybe even admirable. The Kindness Retreat is an opportunity to pause and offer your precious mind, wise body, and tender heart what is most helpful and kind—and to support others who want to do the same. Separated by time zones, we will come together in a timeless zone—a virtual heart space in which this weekend retreat will unfold.
Designed for graduates of the MBSR, MBCT or Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) courses (or for those who have an established formal mindfulness practice), this silent online retreat is for anyone who wants to step away from their usual goings-on to see more clearly what is actually called for. From there, you will be invited to give to yourself whatever that may be, and to hold the space for others to extend care and kindness to themselves. A commitment to nurture all of who you are, while holding to a high standard of practice, will form the container for group practice.
Note: Participating in this retreat satisfies the requirement of attending a 3-day, silent, teacher-led retreat before entering the East Coast Mindfulness MBSR Teacher Training Pathway.
What is the fee for this retreat?
Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.
TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $550
($500 if you register by Friday, Oct. 15)
TIER 2 (Our Cost): $450
($400 if you register by Friday, Oct. 15)
TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $375
($325 if you register by Friday, Oct. 15)
If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please click on the button below to read about considerations around paying for events, and then be in touch if you need a special financial accommodation.
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
Considerations Around Paying for Events Offered by East Coast Mindfulness
Your payment for courses and trainings at East Coast Mindfulness supports—
- 2 women working independently to do the heart work they’re trained and skilled at, without financial backing from, or healthcare covered by, an institution.
- 1 meticulous meditating webmaster/videographer who keeps things rolling on the techno front at ECM.
- Highly skilled adjunct mindfulness teachers and trainers we pay out-of-pocket to ensure that voices from across the world are heard.
- Free Worldwide Sits we plan for, deliver live, and record every Thursday: the video of each session is posted on our site for on-demand access.
- Small class sizes for all our courses and trainings, to allow for intimate, individualized attention for our students and trainees, whom we love.
That said, if your situation makes it unrealistic for you to pay at our lowest tiered rates (for instance, you have lost your livelihood or live in a country whose exchange rate is very low relative to $US), please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Let us know the event you’re interested in registering for, as well as if splitting the lowest tier registration cost into multiple payments would allow you to participate. If a payment amount below the lowest tier is required to support your participation in an event, please let us know that, as well as the amount you’re able to pay. We want to meet you where you are, and also continue to offer our work in the world and support ourselves.
How do I register for this retreat?
Register (and find out more about this retreat) by clicking on the button below.
About Rebecca Eldridge
Rebecca Eldridge holds a Master’s degree in Literature and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing. She has taught mindfulness to cancer survivors, people in chronic pain, medical & mental health professionals, monastics, and others, and was featured giving meditation instruction in two courses taught by her teacher, Pema Chödrön: Making Friends with Yourself and How to Live with Compassion and Courage.
Rebecca was a senior teacher and teacher-trainer at UMass Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness until its closing in 2019, after which she co-founded East Coast Mindfulness.
Thursday, December 9, 7-8:30PM (US Eastern)
The Silence We Carry: A Talk & Practice
a micro-retreat with Rebecca Eldridge
About this micro-retreat
Rebecca, a senior student of Pema Chödrön’s, will be heading into a mostly silent retreat led by her teacher, starting in January. This annual retreat is the heaviest practice period of the year for Gampo Abbey’s resident monastics, with a few lay practitioners invited to join. Rebecca will return to East Coast Mindfulness in March. Please join her before she goes: to practice together, hear teaching, and be in community with others.
Rebecca will also briefly share about "Yarne from Afar," the program that she has put together, in cooperation with Gampo Abbey, to allow others to participate as remote meditators. You can find out more about this unique opportunity here.
Find out more about Gampo Abbey's annual winter retreat here.
What is the fee for this micro-retreat?
The cost of this 1.5-hour online session is US$15.
How do I register for this micro-retreat?
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 on December 9.
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 will be asked to provide your phone number and e-mail address during the payment process—this is so that we can contact you should there be any changes to the schedule, etc.
You do not need a PayPal account in order to use your credit card to make your payment (you may need to select the "Checkout as Guest" option to use a credit card).
REFUND POLICY:
No refunds, as this offering will be recorded for those in attendance and for those who can’t make it to the live session. Access to the recording will be for one week beyond the session.
What if I can't make it to the live session?
No worries. This offering will be video-recorded, with access given, for one week, to both those in attendance and those who have registered but can’t make it to the live session.
Required technology and preparation
- Computer or phone
- Microphone if you choose to share/speak during the session
- Keeping your camera on helps us support a sense of community
- Meditation practice supplies (for example, a cushion to sit on and a yoga mat)
NOTE: You will receive an email with Zoom information for how to join online.
About Rebecca Eldridge
Rebecca Eldridge is an MBSR teacher and teacher trainer who was hired in 2016 by the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School to train them to deliver their first online MBSR course in a way that is effective, interactive, and fun. She has taught mindfulness to cancer survivors, people in chronic pain, medical & mental health professionals, monastics, and others, and was featured giving meditation instruction in two courses taught by her teacher, Pema Chödrön: Making Friends with Yourself and How to Live with Compassion and Courage. She holds degrees in Education, Literature, and Creative Writing. Rebecca co-founded East Coast Mindfulness in 2019..
Every Thursday, 12:10 - 12:50PM (US Eastern Time)
FREE Worldwide Online Sit
with Rebecca Eldridge and Margaret Fletcher
About the Worldwide Online Sit
Note: this is a FREE offering; there is no fee for attending this weekly gathering.
We gladly offer this weekly opportunity for our community to gather, be together, learn, share and support one another.
Led by Rebecca or Margaret, with occasional guest teachers who bring their unique voices to what it means to practice.
How do I register for the Worldwide Online Sit?
To learn more about Worldwide Online Sit, click the button below; you'll be able to register to join the weekly session.
REFUND POLICY: Please refer to the refund policy for each event.
Questions? Please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com
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