Waking up in present moment

This course is designed for beginners.  It is also appropriate for anyone wanting to refresh their understanding of Mindfulness or to re-establish their meditation practice.  If you have had trouble being consistent in meditation, taking a class can be a good way to energize and re-dedicate yourself.  In this course we will learn to work with body, mind, thoughts, and emotions.

Each class includes teaching, written instructions, guided meditations, and time for Q&A.  These practices can be done by anyone, regardless of their spiritual tradition. After the classes end, students are encouraged to attend a weekly meeting, offered at no cost, where they can ask questions and find support for maintaining their meditation practice.

Workshop Leader: John Blackburn

John Blackburn, Ph.D., has practiced meditation for over forty years, practicing intensively with teachers in the Vipassana, Zen, and Dzogchen traditions. He leads a local meditation group, the Knoxville Community of Mindfulness.  Registration for this workshop is via the Knoxville Community of Mindfulness website.

Dates: Beginning Sunday, January 7
Sunday, January 14
            Sunday, January 21
            Saturday, January 27
Times: 2:00-3:30 pm
Hybrid Class: In person at the Meaningful Life Center and simultaneously on Zoom
Class fee: $60
To register use this link: http://www.knoxcomind.org/bmm-registration-september-2022

When you submit your registration form, the message, “Your registration has been successfully submitted”, will appear BRIEFLY above the submit button.  You will then be redirected to a page with instructions to remit the class fee. 

A few days prior to the class start you will receive information about the first class meeting  and a short reading.  If possible, please register at least one day prior to the first class so that you will have time to complete the short reading.