Fundamentals – in person class

Posted on January 31, 2024July 11, 2022 by Susan Weir

Fundamentals of Insight Meditation A 6-week long class that will cover concentration meditation and insight meditation instructions, mindfulness, working with difficult emotions and mental processes, and how to establish and continue with an on-going practice. For those new to meditation or looking for a refresher on the fundamentals of insight practice; suitable for all levels of experience with meditation. DATE: Thursdays, March 14, 21, April 4, 11, 25, May 2 (no class March 28 and Ap...

Friday night: March 15

Posted on January 30, 2024March 17, 2024 by Susan Weir

Fun for meditators with Julie Woodward Come for a relaxing evening with sangha friends. Meditators Have Fun, Too! Especially on a Friday night. Join us to unwind from your busy week with this series of light-hearted guided group activities. Beginning with easy movement and breathing exercises, followed by laughter yoga and a Sangha-building experiential game. Who knows? Laughter may arise--along with ease and relaxation. Followed by tea and refreshments. Julie is a meditation and mindful...

Friday night event: March 15

Posted on January 30, 2024June 18, 2024 by Susan Weir

Movement/body care for meditators with Julie Woodward Come for a relaxing evening with sangha friends learning stretches and body care helpful for a meditation practice. Followed by tea and refreshments. Julie is a meditation and mindfulness teacher, leads mindfulness hikes, and is a long time yoga teacher with Inward Bound yoga. WHEN: Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm BRING: a mat or blanket to sit on and a large towel you can roll up. There is no cost to come, but dona...

2024: practice theme

Posted on January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by Susan Weir

2024: The Year of Sangha, the practice and refuge of community We are in a period of destabilization: the widening war in the middle east, the deep divisions in our country, the uncertain future of democracy. Some in our nation live in a starkly different realities than others do, and it can feel impossible to even have a conversation on any agreed ground. What can we offer in loving response? The opposite of division and mistrust is community and acceptance. The opposite of hatred and fear is...

Half Day: Saturday morning, March 2

Posted on December 10, 2023March 3, 2024 by Susan Weir

A Morning of Non Dual Practice A morning of practices designed to recognize and connect to the non-dual understanding beyond the small, separate self. Both relaxing back into the center of being and re-exploring direct experience beyond the mind's description will be explored. DATE: Saturday, March 2 TIME: 9:00 – 11:30 am LED BY: Susan Weir Suggested donation is $35, you can choose the amount you wish to contribute During the registration process an opportunity will be offered to...

In person continuing class

Posted on December 9, 2023May 1, 2024 by Susan Weir

Big Mind: Finding the Ground of Being With practice, we come to understand we are not our thoughts, our feelings, our likes and dislikes, our mental processes, or the sense perceptions of the body. We find a larger space inside ourselves that can be present with all conditioned arisings. This insight process exposes the limitations of living in identification with the seemingly separate small self. The heart wants to go home, home to the pure emptiness of awareness, of being, to stillness and ...

Sunday morning mini class

Posted on December 1, 2023March 17, 2024 by Susan Weir

Sunday 9:00-9:45 How to Lead a Meditation Sitting Would you like to learn to lead a meditation sitting? Or improve your skills? This one time session will cover the basics of creating a welcoming atmosphere, doing a lead in, and group sharing. Limited to a small group so each participant will be able to practice leading and receive feedback. DATE: March 17, 2024 TIME: Sunday morning 9:00-9:45 LOCATION: Insight Meditation Ann Arbor TEACHER: Susan Weir COST: $15.00 Cli...

Continuing Class – In person

Posted on November 21, 2023May 1, 2024 by Susan Weir

Continuing Class This is an ongoing class, meeting every other Wednesday, designed to support ongoing practice in a supportive circle. It supports both deepening practice and understanding of the teachings in the Vipassana path. It opens several times a year for new members to join. Currently, we are exploring the Eightfold Path, an operating manual using spiritual practice to find peace and wholeness in living. Suitable for anyone with an insight practice. DATE: Wednesdays: Jan. 1...

Second Friday: Monthly Dinner out at Seva restaurant

Posted on October 2, 2023October 9, 2024 by Susan Weir

Dinner at Seva the Second Friday of each Month Come have dinner the second Friday night of each month and get to know some new people! We need to know if you are coming by 2:00 on the Friday of the dinner, so that we know how big of a table to reserve. Please RSVP on the form below to let us know if you can join us! DATES: Second Friday of the month: Friday, October 11th TIME: 6:00 pm PLACE: Seva Restaurant, 2541 Jackson Ave (Westgate Plaza at Jackson and Maple Rd) ORGANIZE...

Saturday Half Day of Meditation: Saturday, Dec. 9 ~ 9:00-12:00

Posted on September 20, 2023December 9, 2023 by Susan Weir

Half Day of Meditation: Saturday, Dec. 9 ~ 9:00-12:00 Come join us for a morning of meditation with some instruction. We will work with our two basic meditations, Concentration and Vipassana. The morning will have guided, and silent meditations and walking meditation. This will be a good support your practice, or a good refresher for your practice. DATE: Saturday, Dec. 9 TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 TEACHER: Lou Weir LOCATION: Insight Meditation Ann Arbor, Suggested donation is $...