SLM 2nd Sunday & 6 Wk Core Skills Class

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

St Louis Mindfulness Sitting Group 8/13/17
Sundays of Each Month
led by Elizabeth Fryer & others

Big Bend Yoga Center
88 N Gore Av, Webster Groves MO
By Donation

 

2nd Sunday Schedule
6:00 PM – sitting (vipassana) meditation
6:40 PM – walking meditation
7:00 PM – kindness (metta) meditation
7:15  PM – talk
7:30 PM – finish (transition to discussion group:*CPG by registration, see website)

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6 WEEK MINDFULNESS COURSE 
Core Skills Training 
Taught by Elizabeth Fryer, MA, LMFT
(Mondays) Oct 2-Nov 6; 6:30-7:30pm
office near Ballas & Clayton Rd
Cost: $245

Mindfulness is a specific systematic training that has proven benefits in stress, physical/emotional health, aptitude, memory, kindness and much more.  This 6 week core skills course goes beyond basic stress reduction and offers a depth understanding of contemporary mindfulness in our lives. Each class explains and practises a core mindfulness skill & includes practice “homework”.  Includes booklet & audio guides.


Class is space limited and fills quickly, early registration advised to ensure inclusion. To register contact Elizabeth at 314 397-3732 or modharma@gmail.com

Course Outline:
1: Focused Calm
2: Being vs Doing
3: Autopilot to Awareness
4: Distress & Equanimity
5: Acceptance 
6: Living Mindfully

Elizabeth Fryer, MA, LMFT is a nationally certified mindfulness teacher with over 40 years of mindfulness training and 20 years of teaching it. She studied traditional mindfulness in Asia for 10 years and completed a 2.5 yr advanced training/teacher certification at SRMC in northern CA. She is a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness based counseling and mindfulness training including the nationally recognized mindfulness program at Monsanto Co.  She has a private practice in St Louis, MO.  elizabethfryer.org

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Everyone is welcome to join St Louis Mindfulness 7/9/17

Posted on July 7, 2017 by
This Sunday 7/09/17
 
Everyone is welcome to join St Louis Mindfulness in cultivating silence!

2nd Sundays of Each Month
led by Elizabeth Fryer & othersimgres-3.jpg

6:00–7:30PM Big Bend Yoga Center
88 N Gore Av, Webster Groves MO
By Donation
(please support SLM by offering a nominal donation)

2nd Sunday Schedule
6:00 PM – sitting (vipassana) meditation
6:40 PM – walking meditation
7:00 PM – kindness (metta) meditation
7:15  PM – questions/talk
7:30 PM – finish (transition to CPG by registration)

If You Are New: no need to contact us, just arrive a few minutes early to get oriented. Please bring a meditation pillow if you have one,  a few pillows and chairs are available on a limited basis.  Brief guided meditation instructions will be given but for mindfulness training see below.

Mindfulness Classes: mindfulness is more than a meditation and requires training to achieve it’s benefits and potential.  We encourage you to register for one of our classes.  For a list of classes go to: stlmindfulness.org/classes

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2nd Sunday Meditation 6/11/17

Posted on June 10, 2017 by

Everyone is welcome to join us in cultivating silence!

2nd Sundays of Each Month
led by Elizabeth Fryer & othersimgres-3.jpg

6:00–7:30PM Big Bend Yoga Center
88 N Gore Av, Webster Groves MO
By Donation ($5-$20 suggested)

We operate entirely by donation.  Please support our ability to offer this group and other events to the community without charge by offering a nominal donation.

2nd Sunday Schedule 

6:00 PM – sitting (vipassana) meditation
6:40 PM – walking meditation
7:00 PM – kindness (metta) meditation
7:15 PM – talk or questions
7:30 PM – finish  (transition to *CPG by registration)
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If you’re new, no need to contact us, just arrive a few minutes early to get oriented. Please bring a meditation pillow if you have one,  a few pillows and chairs are available on a limited basis.

SLM Classes: We recommended that new participants take one of our mindfulness classes for a more thorough understanding of the context and application of mindfulness since the Sunday group is a guided silent group meditation period.

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7:30 PM – *Committed Practice Group (CPG after group discussion)
This small group meets monthly after the larger SLM 2nd Sunday group and delves more deeply into a personal understanding & application of the traditional wisdom teachings by building on consecutive participation, group discussion, reading, sangha support and leadership roles. Prerequisite: Commitment, Intro or Level 1 (or equivalent) class and a regular meditation practice. Offered by donation. Please speak with Elizabeth before or after ongoing Sunday group if you are interested in joining.

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SLM 2nd Sunday group 5/14/17

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

This Sunday 5/14/17

Everyone is welcome to join us in cultivating silence!

2nd Sundays of Each Month
led by Elizabeth Fryer & others

6:00–7:30PM Big Bend Yoga Center
88 N Gore Av, Webster Groves MO
By Donation

We operate entirely by donation.  Please support our ability to offer this group and other events to the community without charge by offering a nominal donation.

2nd Sunday Schedule 

6:00 PM – sitting (vipassana) meditation
6:40 PM – walking meditation
7:00 PM – kindness (metta) meditation
7:15  PM – talk 
7:30 PM – finish (transition to discussion group:*CPG by registration, see website)
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If you’re new, no need to contact us, just arrive a few minutes early to get oriented. Please bring a meditation pillow if you have one,  a few pillows and chairs are available on a limited basis.  Guided meditation instructions will be given. It is recommended that new participants take one of our introductory mindfulness classes for information on the context of this practice since the Sunday group is primarily guided silent practice.

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SLM 2nd Sunday & Spring Classes

Posted on April 6, 2017 by
This Sunday 4/09/17
 is the ST LOUIS MINDFULNESS
2nd Sundays Mindfulness Support Group 
6:00PM – sitting meditation
6:40PM – walking meditation
7:00 PM – guided kindness (metta) meditation
7:15PM – discussion or walking meditation
7:30PM – finish (*CPG)

Big Bend Yoga Center, 88 N. Gore Av, Webster Groves
By Donation

*CPG see ‘classes’ page for information on our Committed Practice Group
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Last Chance to register for these Spring classes!
6 Week Contemporary Mindfulness Course: Level 1 

Taught by Elizabeth Fryer, MA, LMFT
April 19-May 24, 2017 
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM
Location: Near Ballas & Clayton Rd
Cost: $240

Mindfulness is a specific systematic training that has become increasingly popular due to vast amounts of research verifying it’s benefits in stress reduction, physical & mental health, attention/ aptitude, general wellbeing and more. This 6 weeks core skills course offers an in depth understanding of contemporary mindfulness and it’s practical application in our lives.

To register contact Elizabeth at 314 397-3732 or modharma@gmail.com Class is space limited and early registration advised to ensure inclusion

Course Outline:
1: Developing Calm
2: Being vs Doing
3: Autopilot to Awareness
4. Distress & Equanimity
5: Acceptance
6: Living Mindfully

Teacher:
Elizabeth Fryer, MA, LMFT, is a nationally certified mindfulness teacher with over 40 years of mindfulness training and 20 years of teaching it. She studied traditional mindfulness in Asia for 10 years and completed advanced training and teacher certification at SRMC in northern CA. She is a psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness based counseling and develops professional mindfulness programs including the nationally recognized mindfulness program at Monsanto Co. She has a private practice in St Louis, MO. elizabethfryer.org
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Introduction To Mindfulness

(Sat) April 15, 1-2:30PM
Big Bend Yoga Center
88 N. Gore Ave, Webster Groves
Teaching by donation

This introductory overview of mindfulness includes meditation technique and the context of contemporary and traditional mindfulness practice.  This specific form of meditation; vipassana, is the basis of mindfulness meditation.  Includes both sitting and walking meditation instruction.  Non religious.

Register early since space is limited
To register: Please send me your name, email address and (nonrefundable) $20 fee.  See payment options below. I will email you a confirmation of enrollment.
by PayPal charge (online): PayPal.Me/elizabethfryer/21 (includes $1 pp service charge)
or by check (mail): Elizabeth Fryer, 11917 Claychester Dr, St Louis, MO 63131

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SLM Spring Schedule update

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

SLM 4th Sunday Support Group temporarily cancelled.  Please join us for our next ongoing 2nd Sunday Support Group on 4/9/17
For more information: St Louis Mindfulness

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6 Week Contemporary Mindfulness Course 

Taught by Elizabeth Fryer, MA, LMFT
April 19-May 24, 2017 
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM
Location: Near Ballas Rd & Clayton Rd
Cost: $240

Mindfulness is a specific systematic training that has become increasingly popular due to vast amounts of research verifying it’s benefits in stress reduction, physical & mental health, attention/ aptitude, general wellbeing and more. This 6 weeks core skills course goes beyond basic stress reduction and offers an in depth understanding of contemporary mindfulness and it’s practical application in our lives. Course booklet & audio files included.

To register contact Elizabeth at 314 397-3732 or modharma@gmail.com
Class is space limited and early registration advised to ensure inclusion

Course Outline:
1: Developing Calm
2: Being vs Doing
3: Autopilot to Awareness
4. Distress & Equanimity
5: Acceptance
6: Living Mindfully

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Introduction To Mindfulness

(Sat) April 15, 1-2:30PM
Big Bend Yoga Center
88 N. Gore Ave, Webster Groves
Teaching by donation​ (admin fee required)

This introductory overview of mindfulness includes meditation technique and the context of contemporary and traditional mindfulness practice.  This specific form of meditation; vipassana, is the basis of mindfulness meditation.  Includes both sitting and walking meditation instruction.  Non religious.

early since space is limited
To register: Please send me your name, email address and (nonrefundable) $20 administrative fee.  See payment options below. I will email you a confirmation of enrollment.
by PayPal charge (online): PayPal.Me/elizabethfryer/21 (includes $1 pp service charge)

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2nd Sunday Meditation Group

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

Everyone is welcome to join us in practicing silence!

2nd Sundays of Each Month
led by Elizabeth Fryer & othersimgres-3.jpg
6:00–7:30PM

Big Ben Yoga Center
88 N. Gore, Webster Groves, MO
By Donation:($5-$20 suggested)

We operate entirely by donation.  Please support our ability to offer this group and other events to the community without charge by offering a nominal donation.

If you’re new, no need to contact us, just arrive a few minutes early to get oriented. Please bring a meditation pillow if you have one,  a few pillows and chairs are available on a limited basis.  Guided meditation instructions will be given. It is recommended that new participants take one of our introductory mindfulness classes for more information on the context of this practice since the Sunday group is primarily guided silent practice.

2nd Sunday Schedule 

6:00 PM – sitting (vipassana) meditation
6:40 PM – walking meditation
7:00 PM – guided kindness (metta) meditation
7:15 PM – talk or questions
7:30 PM – finish
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(Transition to CPG)
7:30 PM – Committed Practice Group discussion (see below)

Committed Practice Group
This small group meets monthly after the larger SLM group and delves more deeply into a personal understanding & application of the traditional wisdom teachings by building on consecutive participation, group discussion, reading, sangha support and leadership roles.
Prerequisite: Intro or Level 1 (or equivalent) class, commitment and a regular meditation practice. Offered by donation. Please speak with Elizabeth before or after ongoing Sunday group if you are interested in joining.

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