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SUMMARY:Online: Mindful Eating and Consuming - Habit Change for Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindful Eating and Consuming – Habit Change for Self-Care\n \nwith Laurence Magro & Nancy Logue \n \nThursdays\, March 2nd – April 6th\, 2023 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm ET\n \n\n \nDo you eat when you are stressed out\, bored or sad? Have you tried to moderate your scrolling or other habits without success?  Are you preoccupied with trying to control your cravings?   \nSo many people find themselves stuck in unwanted and/or uncomfortable relationships with food\, weight\, body image\, devices and their schedules.  Mindfulness-Based Habit Change combines the tools of mindfulness practice and behavioral science to fundamentally change how we relate to our eating and other consuming behaviors.   \nJoin Laurence Magro and Nancy Logue\, psychotherapists and certified mindfulness educators on an exploration of habits of mind and heart around eating and consuming.  Discover an innovative and compassionate approach to develop a balanced relationship to these everyday activities.\n·\nThrough individual and group exercises\, guided meditations and contemplations\,  dialogue and inquiry\, as well as mindful movement practices\, you will learn to \n* Apply an evidence-based model of sustainable habit change·\n* Learn how habit loops arise and can be modified\n* Practice a variety of mind/body tools devised by psychiatrist and addiction expert Judson Brewer MD to address unhelpful habits and ride-out cravings\n* Cultivate positive habits of mind and body \nThis workshop is open to all \nHighly recommended:  Participants get a discounted subscription to the Eat Right Now app to use as a textbook with a multitude of resources:  information\, exercises\, tools\, and an online community.   \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program.  Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that the course will not be recorded \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindful-eating-and-consuming-habit-change-for-self-care-3-22/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,Open to All
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SUMMARY:Online: Obstacles to Practice - Exploring the Five Hindrances
DESCRIPTION:Online: Obstacles to Practice – Exploring the Five Hindrances\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nMondays\, March 13th – April 10th\, 2023 | 9:30am – 11:30am ET\n \n\n \nMake a resolution to begin or deepen in your meditation practice in 2023.  \nThis winter\, we will begin with an introduction to mindfulness meditation\, focusing on the Satipatthana sutta – or the four areas where mindfulness should be developed. In subsequent courses we will be exploring how to cultivate mindfulness in various aspects of our lives through: \n•Exploring the Five Hindrances – the energies that cause us to forget our intention to be present in a kind and compassionate way.\n•Cultivating the Seven Factors of Awakening – these wholesome qualities that help us remember and connect to the simple joys of non-clinging.\n•This summer\, we will explore the practice of cultivating lovingkindness and the other “divine abodes” of compassion\, joy\, and equanimity.\n•In the fall\, we will look more closely at what the Buddha called the “Three Characteristics” of all experience – Dukkha (variously translated as unsatisfactoriness\, suffering\, or vulnerability)\, Impermanence\, and the not-self characteristic. \nHere is an opportunity to develop connections with other practitioners as we explore together in a non-conceptual way various aspects of practice on and off the cushion. Think of this as a learning laboratory\, and what we are “studying” is our own hearts\, minds\, and bodies. \nModule 1: Obstacles to Practice – Exploring the Five Hindrances \nWhile we may come to meditation hoping to experience calmness of mind\, as we practice\, we find that we are visited by “guests” such as desire\, ill will\, restlessness and worry\, sleepiness\, and doubt.  \nThese are the energies of the “Five Hindrances”. They are like clouds that obscure the mind from seeing clearly. This course will offer an opportunity to explore how to practice with and understand these energies in our formal meditation practice as well as in our daily lives so that they can be skillfully abandoned.  \nThere will be an opportunity for practice\, instruction\, and talks\, as well as group dialogue and inquiry. There will also be ongoing practice assignments each week to support the practical application of these teachings into your daily life. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nModule 1:\n \nAll Four Modules:\n \nModule 2:\n \nModule 3:\n \nModule 4:\n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program.  Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/obstacles-to-practice-exploring-the-five-hindrances-3/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All
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SUMMARY:Online: Meditation and Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Online: Meditation and Creativity\n \nwith Lani Miller\n \nThree Tuesdays\, March 14th – 28th\, 2023 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET\n \n\n \nOver this three-week course\, we will explore and share how we experience and are inspired by the already present and inherent connection between meditation practice and creativity. Both involve opening to and allowing what is already present to emerge.  \nThrough teacher reflections\, group sharing\, periods of meditation and reflection\, and creative processes\, we will explore how both meditation and creativity offer us ways to explore\, touch\, and express what really matters within ourselves\, each other\, and this world.  \nWe will consider how we may integrate and share our spiritual awareness and creations in healing and transformative ways for ourselves and others. In this day and age\, being spiritually awake and creative is a gift to enjoy and something we can offer a world so in need of hope and inspiration. \nArtists\, Meditators\, Creatives\, and Muses are welcome to participate in this course. \nIn preparation for our exploration in the course\, here are some suggested supplies to have on hand.\nA notebook\, paper\, pens\, and (colored) pencils\, or markers.\nOther possibilities: watercolors or other paints if you like\, collage materials ( magazines\, cardboard\, & glue\,) musical instruments you play\, etc… \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program.  Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/meditation-and-creativity-march-2023/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Mindfulness,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Living Life Through the Dharma
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Living Life Through the Dharma\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nLocation for In-Person: New York Zendo (Shobo-Ji) on 223 East 67th Street\, NYC\n \n\n \nThe teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma\, our life changes—sometimes in obvious ways\, sometimes in ways we don’t even see. In formal practice\, we experience the dharma in one way\, but it is how we take it into our life—our work\, our relationships\, our illnesses etc—that is truly important. \nIf you are new to the Dharma\, this will be an ideal introduction\, and like any great teachings\, if you have been practicing for many years\, your relationship to the teachings will have changed as well. \nThis course will be In-Person and Online. \nFinding Balance in All That We Do\n \nThursdays\, March 23rd – April 20th\, 2023 from 10:00am – 12:00pm ET\n \nIn the book “In the Lap of the Buddha” Gavin Harrison wrote “In spiritual freedom\, we do not become free from events\, but we become free within events.  Circumstances lose their power to lacerate our minds”.   In these five weeks\, we will look closely at how the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path and other teachings from both the early and later teachings can bring us to place of ease and balance and equanimity.  \nEach class will include some chanting\, meditation\, dharma talk and discuss.  There will be weekly readings and practices. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nRegistration\nIf you are having trouble registering with the form below\, CLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\n \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\nWe continue to strongly encourage all Sangha members to take advantage of vaccination against Covid and influenza\, including booster shots.\nAll participants must register in advance before attending the program.\nWe ask that each Sangha member carefully and honestly assess their health prior to heading to class\, and ask that anyone who is even mildly symptomatic (including sore throat\, cough\, sinus/nasal congestion\, loss of smell\, fever\, or unexplained body ache or fatigue) stay home. Symptoms may precede a positive Covid test result by several days\, or may indicate influenza or other infections that will not be detected by standard testing.\nWhile we appreciate the hardship of missing an event that you may have made significant sacrifices to be able to attend\, this is the single most important precaution you can take to protect both yourself and your fellow Sangha members.\nAll participants are strongly encouraged to wear masks during these classes.\nDisclaimer:\nProcedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and New York Zendo Shobo-Ji guidelines.\nChanges may be applied at any time\, based on these third-party guidelines. \nAll in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \nFor the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/living-life-through-the-dharma-3-23/
LOCATION:Online and In-Person at New York Zendo (Shobo-Ji) on 223 East 67th Street\, NYC\, 223 East 67th Street\, New York City\, NY\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All
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