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I offer various workshops and educational immersions throughout the year taught both in person and online.

The Four Satipatthanas: A Practice Group

Thursdays, October 3 - December 5, 2024

Prominent in the discourses of the Buddha is the Satipatthana Sutta, oftentimes referred to as the “foundations of mindfulness”. The teaching addresses four domains in which mindfulness should be applied: body, feelings, mind, and dharmas. Wisely practicing mindfulness in these areas is, as the Buddha tells us, the direct path to awakening.

Drawing upon the Satipatthana Sutta and the teachings of Bhikkhu Analayo, this practice and study group offers a framework within which to develop mindfulness and apply it in skillful ways. The in-person group, facilitated by Noell Clark and Matthew Hahn, will meet each Thursday at 7:15pm for the duration of the 9-week program (with the exception of Thanksgiving). Each week of the program offers new ways of practicing mindfulness, always building upon the practices of the week before. Study materials, videos, and guided meditations will be made available in online modules prior to each Thursday group, allowing participants to practice with the current mindfulness topic before the in-person meeting.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM AND DATES

Week 1: Basic Mindfulness (10/3)
Week 2: Mindfulness of Anatomy (10/10)
Week 3: Mindfulness of Elements (10/17)
Week 4: Mindfulness of Death (10/24)
Week 5: Mindfulness of Feeling Tones (10/31)
Week 6: Mindfulness of Mind (11/7)
Week 7: Mindfulness of Hindrances (11/14)
Week 8: Mindfulness of Awakening Factors (11/21)
Week 9: Conclusion and Integration (12/5)

PREREQUISITES

familiarity with seated meditation practice
commitment to attend all in-person groups
commitment to meet program participation expectations

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS

daily, formal Satipatthana meditation practice (20-30 minutes daily)
attendance at weekly, in-person group meeting (90 minutes weekly)
one chapter of reading per week (1 hour weekly)
contribution to weekly discussion forum online (30-45 minutes weekly)
watching / listening to weekly video presentation (20-30 minutes weekly)

PRICING

In accordance with Buddhist tradition, this program is offered in the spirit of generosity and has no registration fees. Teachers and the studio receive no money aside from what is freely given by students at the end of the course. Participants are encouraged to donate according to their hearts’ inclination and financial capacities. Similar offerings are typically $400.

A link to donate will be made available at the conclusion of the course.

APPLICATION

To apply for this course, please complete the application located here:

The application window closes on Saturday, August 24.

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Anatomy & Kinesiology for Yogis: Understanding Movement

January 5th-7th & February 2nd-4th, 2024

Join me for this interactive and engaging exploration of human anatomy and the mechanics of movement. This 30-hour course explores the fundamentals of human anatomy and biomechanics as they pertain to the practice and teaching of yoga.

This course explores:

muscles, bones, joints and fascia
the central and peripheral nervous system
anatomical language
fundamental kinesiology
the science of stretching
techniques for expanding mobility and flexibility
creating efficient alignment in asana

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No Loss for Words: Language Development for Yoga Teachers

June 7th-9th, 2024

As yoga teachers and movement professionals, the words that we speak carry weight. We use language for many purposes; to orient bodies in space, suggest a variation of a pose, generate strong brain-body connections, and to create a sense of acceptance and community. The words we speak can be an invitation to bring students deeper into their practice or can leave students feeling alienated. Words matter.

Join Noell Clark for this 15-hour training on language development for yoga teachers and movement educators. This course will cover: