Quieting the Mind – A Taste of Hakomi

Quieting the Mind is a weekly program of interactive and experiential practices, in pairs and small groups, to help us to slow down and become mindful of our inner life. We will spend time noticing what interferes with us being calm, present and happy. We’ll begin to build awareness of our habitual ways of relating to ourselves and to others, and learn to choose how we actually want to behave. This leads to more satisfaction in our relationships and in our lives in general. When we learn to quiet the mind, our emotional lives become simpler, and we can cultivate ease and compassion for ourselves and others.

This program will run weekly from September to early December and will be held in Spanish, English (and French starting in November).  Look below to register for the first three events.

What better way to invite you to experience this heart-centered method than by offering these Hakomi taster sessions by donation. The Dalai Lama says that one of the best things we can do to be happy is to practice generosity and kindness.

We want to make these workshops accessible to everyone, regardless of your financial situation, the country you live in, your race, religion, gender identity, sexual preference, or any other identity-based vulnerability you may be experiencing. You are welcome here.

We invite you to take a few moments to check in with yourself and to consider, given the particular conditions of your life at present, what would feel like an appropriate amount for you to offer in exchange for receiving this workshop.

If you are willing, you might try a self-reflection in generosity: We invite you to try giving more than you think you want to. If you try this, you will likely experience the gift of generosity in your own heart. If you cannot contribute more than you think you can with money, you can instead offer an act of generosity or kindness to someone in your community. We would love to hear about it!