Free Mindfulness Drop-ins
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(Sept 2021 through Jan 2022)
Drop-in classes support an online community of mindfulness practitioners committed to cultivating more peace, calm, and ease. Teachings offered include guided meditations from the three pillars of mindfulness: Focused Attention/Concentration; Open Awareness/Clarity; and Kind Intention/Positive Emotions. Drop-ins are suitable for both beginner and experienced practitioners, offering a safe, supportive, and encouraging space to practice. Registration is not required. You can support our growing community by joining our mailing list by subscribing via the link at the bottom of this page. Zoom Log-in Information For all Drop-ins (Monday, Saturday and Wednesday Sangha). Please log-in on the date and time of your selected drop-in.
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Just being in the presence of Ali is like meditation. I am grateful for his excellent teaching." - Julie Wheeler (Pomona, CA) Through Dr. Ali’s MAP 1 class and his drop-in sessions, I have become more patient with myself and others, and much less reactive. I have used the tools learned from him to deal with anxiety and pain, and have longer daily periods of feeling at peace. I value that he teaches by focusing on experiential practice while weaving in valuable information. He is generous of spirit and time, and seems very committed to his and his students’ mindfulness development. I am deeply grateful for his teachings and guidance.” - H.C. (Long Beach, CA) |
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MONDAYS (1st & 3rd week of each month beginning Sept 20 through Jan 17, 2022)
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SATURDAYS (1st & 3rd week of each month beginning Sept 18 through Jan 15, 2022)
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Sangha Drop-in (non-guided silent sit):
This Sangha (community) space is held Wednesdays from 7:00a.m. -7:30a.m./PST and supports individuals who have a meditation practice and wish to practice in community. This space is open to both experienced practitioners as well as beginners. If you are new to mindfulness meditation and have not had formal instruction, it is suggested that you attend several of the free guided drop-in meditations (Mondays and Saturdays) before participating in this community.
Each silent sit begins with a 20-minute non-guided meditation, followed by 10- minutes of optional private journaling/reflective writing time. Participants should feel free to leave the meditation room right after the 20-minute silent sit, or, if you wish, stay for the 10-minute silent writing/journaling period. A bell will ring to indicate the end of the 10-minute writing time. Anyone who wishes can remain in the meditation room for follow-up Q/A. The meditation room will close at 7:45 am.
This Sangha (community) space is held Wednesdays from 7:00a.m. -7:30a.m./PST and supports individuals who have a meditation practice and wish to practice in community. This space is open to both experienced practitioners as well as beginners. If you are new to mindfulness meditation and have not had formal instruction, it is suggested that you attend several of the free guided drop-in meditations (Mondays and Saturdays) before participating in this community.
Each silent sit begins with a 20-minute non-guided meditation, followed by 10- minutes of optional private journaling/reflective writing time. Participants should feel free to leave the meditation room right after the 20-minute silent sit, or, if you wish, stay for the 10-minute silent writing/journaling period. A bell will ring to indicate the end of the 10-minute writing time. Anyone who wishes can remain in the meditation room for follow-up Q/A. The meditation room will close at 7:45 am.
Wednesdays (September 15, through Jan. 26, 2022)
- Time: 7:00a.m. – 7:30a.m. PST
- Cost: Free
- No Registration Required. If this is your first drop-in as part of the Wise Heart Mindfulness Community, please join our mailing list to receive information on future drop-ins, workshops, and retreats. Click here to join.
- Zoom Log-in Information: All Drop-ins have the same Zoom ID, Password, and Link. See above for log-in information.
- Sangha Practice Etiquette:
- Please arrive in time to begin your silent sit by 7:00a.m. The meditation room will open at 6:45a.m. for anyone who wishes to begin their practice before 7:00a.m. Please enter the meditation room in silence and begin your practice.
- Please mute yourself upon arrival. If possible and convenient please turn your video on so we can practice in community.
- When entering the meditation space please do so in silence and begin your practice. A gentle reminder that each person in the meditation room is already in silent practice.
- The silent sit will end at 7:20a.m. with the sound of a bell. This represents the end of the formal meditation period. You can leave at 7:20a.m. if you wish but please do so in gentle silence.
- Immediately after the silent 20-minute sit there will be a silent transition to a 10-minute journal/reflective writing time for those who wish to stay and journal. A 7:30a.m. a bell will sound to indicate the end of the writing period.
- The formal Sangha ends at 7:30a.m., however, those who wish to can stay for social time or Q/A till 7:45a.m.