8:45 a.m. Registration (set-up mat/cushions/chairs)
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Opening Circle (30 minutes) in Carl's Zoom Room
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 45-minute Practice Period
Yoga track (Carrie's Zoom Room)
Meditation track (Carl's Zoom Room)
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Moving Meditation (30 minutes)
Maintain silence,
Practice moving meditation at your own pace either inside or outside.
Be back in either Carrie's Zoom Room (for yoga) or Carl's Zoom Room (for meditation) no later than 10:45am
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 45-minute Practice Period
Yoga track (Carrie's Zoom Room)
Meditation track (Carl's Zoom Room)
11:30 a.m. - Noon Closing Circle (30 minutes) in Carl's Zoom Room
You can choose one track the first time and a different one the second time.
Both the meditation and yoga portions can be modified for all bodies, done from a chair, etc.
What You Will Need
Dress comfortably
Yoga Mat (unless choosing "meditation-only" option)
Meditation Cushion/Seat/Bench - please do not plan to sit crossed legged directly on the floor unless you have extremely flexible hips! Instead, please bring a cushion/pillow that will at least elevate your hips above your knees--to set yourself up to be as comfortable as possible while sitting, so that you can be "relaxed, but alert."
Alternatively, If you would prefer to meditation sitting in a chair, you may want to bring a small pillow for support of your lower back.
If you are interested in purchasing a cushion, seat, or bench, one good option is The Monastery Store.)
Optional: water bottle,
Optional: light snack (can be eaten at beginning of moving meditation time),
Optional: light blanket (if you might be cold from the air conditioning during the meditation time)
Investment: $20