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• Take A Time Out: Friday Evening Meditation

  • Start
    03/18/2022
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  • End
    12/22/2023
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  • Schedule
    93 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
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    18

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  These online meditations are offered by Maggie Stevens, Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Chair. Every Friday morning and evening at 10:00am and 5:00pm, meditation sessions include a 20 meditation with initial guidance and then silent sitting. After the meditation there is a group discussion, 5 minute silent reflection, and then thought for the week and check out. These meditations are offered at no cost and no experience necessary.

  
  

  
  

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• Wednesday Morning Book Club

  • Start
    04/06/2022
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  • End
    12/20/2023
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  • Schedule
    90 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  5 Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living     by Frank Ostaseski

  Drawing on his work with the dying and on the healing of his own life, Ostaseski outlines the five central “invitations” — habits of mind, orientations of spirit — through which an untruculent acceptance of death can become a love-expanding, life-expanding force. (Brain Pickings)

  This book group is a small group of individuals who study and share books on mindfulness practices to create happier and healthier living. Books are read aloud together during the meeting. Discussion is focused on understanding how the author’s words and concepts are relevant to our daily lives.

  
  

  
  

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• Caloosahatchee Rising Tide Sangha's Midweek Mindfulness

  • Start
    01/04/2023
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  • End
    12/27/2023
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Every Wednesday  the Sangha will meet on Zoom for meditation and deep sharing. This is a great opportunity to check in with yourself and the sangha during the week. So come relax and calm the mind and body, and practice meditation and deep listening together with us.

  Our weekly discussions usually involve examples of how we’ve applied the mindfulness practices we study. Even if you are not familiar with the practice, you are likely to find something of value in the discussion and be able to share from your own experiences if you choose.

  
  

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• Take A Time Out: Friday Morning Meditation

  • Start
    02/10/2023
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  • End
    12/29/2023
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  • Schedule
    47 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    23

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  These online meditations are offered by Maggie Stevens, Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Chair. Every Friday morning and evening at 10:00am and 5:00pm, meditation sessions include a 20 meditation with initial guidance and then silent sitting. After the meditation there is a group discussion, 5 minute silent reflection, and then thought for the week and check out. These meditations are offered at no cost and no experience necessary.

  
  

  
  

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• CM Walking Meditation Group

  • Start
    03/11/2023
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  • End
    06/10/2023
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Multiple - See Description
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Walking in nature is a way to bring awareness to the present moment and all the beauty that surrounds you, and can be a form of walking meditation. Thich Nhat Hanh says that the practice of mindful walking is a profound and pleasurable way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth.

  We welcome you to join us at local parks for mindful walking. We will meet on the second Saturday of the month at 9:00 am - 9:30 am. We have planned for the months of March, April, May and June. We will take a break for July, Aug, Sept and resume for Oct, Nov and Dec. Be sure to bring water and sun protection. All parks have rest rooms and some shade. Information about parking an be found at the end of this description.

  The first walk will be at Lakes Park  (7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908) on March 11 at 9am. Meet in front of Community Gardens, will do our walking meditation through the Fragrance Garden.

  The second walk at Jaycee Park Cape Coral (4215 SE 20th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904) on April 8 at 9am. I’ll confirm a meeting spot after I go over and scout out a spot.

  The third walk at John Yarborough Linear Park on May 13.at 9am. Meet near pavilion on Six Mile Cypress start of the park. (https://www.leegov.com/parks/parks/linearpark)
  
  The fourth walk will be at Six Mile Cypress Slough (7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966) on June 10th at 9am. Meet in front of Interpretive Center.

  This is a free offering through Caloosahatchee Mindfulness. Guests are welcome.

  
  
  

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• Mindful Meditation: The Art of Presence

  • When
    06/15/2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Yoga Bird Studio: 1400 Colonial Blvd (Royal Palm Square)
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  Relieve stress and calm your body/mind with this gentle practice, using simple methods to stay focused in the present moment. Learn to center your attention in the body, to tame the "monkey mind." An untrained mind is often lost in the past or future, producing worries and stress. When the mind is resting in the present moment, we can experience more ease and joy in everyday life. Class includes breath awareness exercises, gentle stretching, and mindful walking (optional). Suitable for Beginners through Advanced practitioners. This workshop will be held at Yoga Bird Studio 1400 Colonial Blvd at the Royal Palm Square. The cost of the workshop is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

  Group Leader is Ann Marina, a Yoga and Brain Fitness instructor with over 30 years of experience in Mind-Body Wellness education. She has led meditation classes and groups at universities and many other venues. Ann is author of Preserve Your Brain: Tools for Growing Mental Fitness.

  This workshop is part of our summer offerings, The Art of MIndfulness. Check out the events section of our website to additional offerings.

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• Mindful Movement and Meditation

  • When
    07/11/2023
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    6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Lotus Blossom Clinic,
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    10
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  Yoga tunes and tones you, your energy field, body, mind and heart. Teacher Kandy Love's playful and encouraging class will guide you through mindful movements and breath patterns opening you to your own innate magic. No prior experience needed. Some props are available on site; students can bring their own.

  This workshop will be held at the Lotus Blossom Clinic at 6710 Winkler Road, FM, FL Suite 3. The class has a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 10. 

  Kandy Taylor Love, Ph.D., CIYT, CYT, E-RYT-500, LMT MA9704

  For more than 35 years, Kandy has committed her life to teaching and touching people of all ages and abilities to guide them in improving the quality of their lives through healthy lifestyle choices. She founded the first healing sanctuary in Lee County, Florida, in 1990, offering yoga, massage, and a wide-range of healing modalities.

  
  

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• The Art of Mindful Movement

  • When
    07/22/2023
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Heart Space Yoga Cooperative, Suite 30, 13451 McGregor Blvd. FM
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  The Art of Mindful Movement is a 3 hour afternoon workshop designed to explore mindful movement, breathwork, laughter and stillness. We will spend time practicing easy chair/mat yoga, some freestyle movement, learn some basic breathwork practices, have fun tapping into our childlike playfulness with Laughter Yoga and weave in time for stillness and meditation. We will build in time for reflection to rest or journal.
  

  Please bring water, yoga mat (we have some available at the studio), cushions, or bolsters if you have favorites from home, a journal or notebook, wear comfortable clothing.
  

  This workshop will be held at Heart Space Yoga Collective, Suite 30 13451 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers *upstairs at Cypress Square plaza, No elevator available

  Valarie Olsen (E-RYT 200, AYS, LMHC) is a local yoga instructor and licensed mental health counselor. She is also a Board member and community sponsor of Caloosahatchee Mindfulness. Valarie is interested in how movement, breathwork, laughter, and stillness are effective, yet sometimes overlooked ways to improve and maintain overall health and wellness.

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