Wednesday Meditation Classes

Classes start with us coming together on Zoom for a quick hello and check-in. We then settle in for a guided meditation, with the option to turn cameras off. There is a period of silent meditation. And we wrap things up with a final check-in, sharing of the meditation experience and a chat.

You’ll need a device installed with Zoom. A comfortable place to sit, lay down, stand, and sometimes, walk. Perhaps a blanket and warm clothes. A notebook and pen.

If you like to sit on the floor when meditating, a cushion to raise you up for crossed legs or a stool to help you kneel will make things more comfortable. But you don’t need to sit on the floor. You can sit on a regular kitchen/dining room chair (for a more upright position). You can relax back into a couch or sofa, perch yourself at the end of your bed or lay down on it. There are lots of options you can experiment with until you find one that suits.

I describe my style of meditation as modern mindfulness with a splash of compassion. The sorts of themes we practise are breath, body, sound, phrases, gratitude and acceptance. It’s an open and free approach to meditation where my guidance is merely suggestion and your experience is what counts.

When we share our experience of meditation we start to understand what a “normal” meditation can look and feel like. The chat at the end is also an opportunity to ask questions that the collective group can benefit from.

If you’ve experienced trauma or have a serious mental illness or condition, you should only participate in meditation under the advice of your doctor, psychologist or mental health professional.