Classes

Forest Therapy

Explore the paths and trails around Port Townsend and the Olympic National Forest  with your guide Ellen, who will share nature poetry and guided meditation along the way. [Note: Forest Bathing/Therapy sites and times vary.] More about Forest Therapy…


A Way Out: Resources For Managing Chronic Pain 

As a somatic coach with a deep education in mindfulness training, I am offering classes and longer courses that will combine the wisdom of these therapeutic methods, to help you experience shifts in your journey- to reduce stress, control chronic pain and depression, and increase your everyday joy.

Here is the newest course offering, which we are quite excited about sharing with you!

More about Resources For Managing Chronic Pain…


Introduction to Mindfulness

This 2 hour class will introduce you to the benefits of, and the techniques for developing a mindfulness practice for your well-being. More about Introduction to Mindfulness…  


Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

In-person and Online Courses:

Our in-person course begins Thursday, October 3 – November 21st, 2024, from 1pm – 3:30pm.

Our online course begins Wednesday, October 2 – November 20th, 2024, from 6pm – 8:30pm.

Both courses will have a full day of meditation practice together on November 16th- a hybrid event!

Participants strengthen their inner resources to engage in caring for themselves and finding greater balance, ease, and peace of mind. MBSR is the original mindfulness course, having been exhaustively researched and considered the gold standard for mindfulness. More about Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction…  


Group Meditation

Online Zoom meditation In our group meditation where we will explore different meditations, including loving-kindness, open awareness, breath awareness, body scan and movement awareness, to name a few. This is a one hour meditation opportunity and a way to build a community to support your meditation goals. Register to be added to the Zoom.us registration and invitation list. More about Group Meditation…  


Mindfulness Book Club

Online/Zoom meetings Our next book are being considered for 2024! More about Mindfulness Book Club…  


Practicing Presence: A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat

An all day guided retreat, in-person! Our 2024 Winter retreat  is on Saturday, November 16th, from 10:00am – 4:00pm. We will meet at the Fillmore Street Studio in Port Townsend, 629 Fillmore Street. Please register if you are interested!  More about Mindfulness Retreats…