You don't have to be in any special state to be mindful and you don't have to be mellow to meditate. This class has evolved in the 2 and a half years its been offered, from a simple gathering and lesson to a communal sharing experience and group practice that serves as the jumping board for each individual's unique spiritual practice.
The hour long gathering is usually played out by sharing for 5 minutes, the prior week's experiences, a 10 minute talk including reading from an interesting text, a 10-minute physical warm-up to burn off stress, tension and restlessness followed by a 30 minute practice from one or two of the many varied meditation schools. We explore ourselves in this practice and we look in, expanding awareness and cultivating attention and concentration. The results are stress-reduction, increased physical health and well-being, fulfillment, bliss enlightenment and more good stuff.
Beginners and long-time practitioners welcome.