Mindful Petaluma

04/05/2020

“The mind that doesn’t need any outer conditions for happiness is the mind that can say, 'This is the release from all suffering. This is true happiness.' Such a mind sees with clarity the absolute reality of what’s happening in this universe and doesn’t have to hang on to anything, attach to anything, doesn’t have to become anything, doesn’t have to be anything. It just does what is necessary at each particular moment and then lets go.”
― Ayya Khema

01/27/2020

“Mindfulness meditation doesn't change life. Life remains as fragile and unpredictable as ever. Meditation changes the heart's capacity to accept life as it is. It teaches the heart to be more accommodating, not by beating it into submission, but by making it clear that accommodation is a gratifying choice.”
― Sylvia Boorstein

01/13/2020

Join us to set your intentions for 2020, or practice your newly minted intentions!

11/26/2019

The stillness resides within. From all of us at Mindful Petaluma. May your day of thanks be given to family, self, friends, loved ones, those seen & unseen.

11/19/2019

We have meditation classes 5 days per week! Check out our schedule below and the "Events" section for more details:
Mondays
10 - 10:45am - Mindful Basics
7:30-8:30pm - Xun Tao - Meditation in Movement

Tuesdays
6-7pm - Wise Effort - Recovery Dharma
7:30 - 8:45pm - Beginner's Mind - Guided Meditation

Wednesdays
7-8pm - Celtic Mindfulness

Thursdays
1-2pm - Mindfulness for First Responders
6-7pm - Sit After Work

Saturdays
10:30 - 11:30am - Celtic Mindfulness

*Additional times possible by request. Just message us and let us know when you'd like to sit with us! 🙂

10/30/2019

Last week to register for Search Inside Yourself workshop!

Are you interested in learning how the best leaders manage change, stay resilient, and inspire growth?

There is still several sits available for this mindfulness-based interdisciplinary workshop, register now:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/search-inside-yourself-2-day-program-tickets-75491971519

You’re invited to experience the 2-day Search Inside Yourself (SIY) Program. Developed at Google by leading experts in neuroscience, business, and psychology, we teach you the practical mindful leadership and emotional intelligence tools to bring out your best.
This program has been shown to help participants improve skills related to leadership, collaboration, resilience and stress management.

The program is a two-day highly interactive in-person training that includes practical tools that you can easily apply throughout your day. This session is followed by a month-long digital practice period to help you integrate what you've learned into your work and life.
Find out more about the Search Inside Yourself Institute at www.siyli.org.
Donations to Mindful Petaluma to defray the cost of rent are gladly accepted.

Your instructors:

Kelsang Shinchok (born Tracy Rescigno) is an ordained Buddhist Nun and an outdoor adventure guide with decades of meditation and mindfulness training.

Amie Giordano is an ordained minister in the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Church and long time community organizer.Shinchok and Amie will be co-teaching the program.
Seating is limited, please register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/search-inside-yourself-2-day-program-tickets-75491971519

Search Inside Yourself teaches emotional intelligence skills through mindfulness practices and the latest in neuroscience.

09/20/2019

Come sit with us Saturday morning 10:30am. 9.21.19
All are welcome.