Meditation is an active and conscious practice which brings us fully into the present moment. In a world that can be rushed, chaotic and at times overwhelming, our  meditation practice gives us access to pause, reconnect with our breath and simply arrive into this now moment. It is through meditation that we deepen awareness and reconnect with the essential truth of our being.  By relaxing and soothing the day to day physical and emotional tension we can all carry around, we find our hearts suddenly opening and softening. It is from this space of acceptance, non-judgment and self-compassion that we extend this calming energy out into the world around us. By doing so, as with the butterfly effect, we create a shift in the world and contribute to healing on a personal, inter-species, communal and global level.

I am pleased to offer the Providence LGBT Yoga and Meditation Group, where we come together as a community (sangha) of LGBT men and women to practice yoga and/or meditation together. Meeting others outside of a traditional gay bar setting offers the ability to form deeper and more genuine connections. This is "yoga for our health, and social connection for our spirit". No prior meditation experience is required, just a willingness to allow life to be your meditation practice and teacher.  It's a wonderful way to meet others who share similar interests, outside of a bar setting. Click the appropriate link below to join our group and then simply RSVP to attend one of our ongoing sessions.