Flatwater Collective: A Mindful Community

03/22/2026

Presence is not only about paying attention to ourselves.

It is how we meet this moment, the people in front of us, and the life we are already living.

When we practice presence, we practice relationship.

Happy Spring Equinox. As the season turns, may we each find a little space to notice what is shifting within and around us with softness, curiosity, and presence.

Join us Sunday as Tracy holds space for reflection on the changing season. We hope you’ll join us. ☺️

03/20/2026

We’re deeply grateful to welcome back Bhante Sujatha, the Loving-Kindness Monk, for a full weekend of practice and community in Omaha.

During his time here, Bhante will be offering:
✨ a Fireside Chat & Meditation
✨ a daylong retreat at Platte River State Park
✨ guest teaching at our weekly The Sunday Practice
✨ speaking at the First Unitarian Church Sunday service
✨ a closing evening of talk, meditation, and sound

Each offering is a chance to pause, reconnect, and experience Bhante’s gentle wisdom and teachings on loving-kindness.

Visit our website for full details and registration.

03/17/2026

Don't miss out on this beautiful event with Tracy Butt-Astorino. Registration link in the comments. 🫶

03/15/2026

Hey friends! We have decided to encourage people to stay in today. Restorative yoga and The Sunday Practice will NOT be happening today. Stay cozy!

03/08/2026

03/04/2026

The seasons are changing — and our bodies and minds feel it.

Instead of rushing into spring, what if you gave yourself a day to arrive there gently?

Join us March 30 for Comfort Through Renewal, a daylong retreat of meditation, gentle movement, quiet reflection, and time to simply be.

Think of it as a mental health day with intention; a time to pause, breathe, and nourish yourself.

No experience necessary. All are welcome.

🌿 Lunch, tea, and snacks provided.
Registration link in the comments.

02/28/2026

March is upon us! Join us this Sunday, March 1st @ 4pm with our sweet friend, Durga Jai. The Sunday Practice is always freely offered and everyone is welcome. 🫶

02/24/2026

Meditation + creativity = something special

Join Erin for Body Sense Collage — a gentle, fun exploration of sensing the body and creating from within.

✨ All materials provided
✨ Snacks included

Coming up soon.
Register via link in comments.

02/19/2026

Tonight’s 7pm Thursday Dharma class is canceled due to the forecasted snow. Please take good care and we’ll see you next week.

02/13/2026

“More present. More kind. More me.”

Real reflections from those who have walked the MBSR path before you.

This March, two new groups begin—eight weeks of mindfulness, community, and meaningful change in how you meet stress, your body, and your life.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to begin… this could be it.

✨ Spring MBSR starts in March
🔗 Details + registration: flatwatercollective.org/calendar

We would be honored to practice with you. 🤍

02/11/2026

Flatwater Collective is honored to partner with the Great Plains Black History Museum for an evening of poetry, reflection, and meaningful conversation.

Rooted in our commitment to mindfulness and compassionate awareness, this gathering invites us to more deeply recognize and honor the lasting contributions of African Americans within our Omaha community.

Join Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers in dialogue with other local poets as we gather to listen, learn, and celebrate creativity and history.

🗓 Friday, February 20
🕡 Refreshments at 6:30 PM | Poetry & conversation at 7:00 PM
📍 Flatwater Collective — 1219 Leavenworth St., Omaha
🎟 RSVP encouraged (seating is limited)

We hope you’ll join us for this powerful night of connection and shared story.

02/10/2026

🌿 Two new Spring MBSR sessions begin in March.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down, care for yourself more deeply, or build practical skills for meeting stress and everyday life with greater steadiness—this may be your moment to begin.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an 8-week, evidence-based program offering meditation, gentle movement, reflection, and supportive community.

New season. Fresh start. Space to begin again.

✨ Registration link in the comments
✨ Limited spots available
We’d love to practice with you this spring.