What even is meditation, and why would I want to do it? And why is everyone always talking about mindfulness? If you have ever wondered these things, or even have some idea of the answer but just haven’t tried it, please join Adam Groff for a two-hour introduction to meditation and mindfulness. We will discuss their benefits for stress reduction and overall psychological well-being, and Adam will also point to the Buddhist historical context from which they spring, although no interest in Buddhism is necessary – the main point of these practices is that they have demonstrable benefits for the quality of our day-to-day lives, by making us less reactive and giving us more perspective on our experience.
All are welcome to attend this program, although the instruction will be geared toward people with little or no meditation experience. The program will consist of an introduction and then relatively short periods of guided meditation with check-ins afterward. The total duration of the program is slightly shorter than our regular Saturday programs, and the pricing is lower too. We encourage you to give it a try!
Adam Groff is the manager of NSIMC. He has been practicing Buddhist meditation since the 2000s, beginning at the Insight Meditation of Newburyport under Matthew Daniell. Read more at Adam’s teacher page.
The fee for this program is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers (become a member here). To register and pay online, click below; if paying by cash or check, or if you have any questions, send an email to northshoreimc@gmail.com.