Fundamentals of Insight Practice 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: Mondays, Jan 23 to Feb 27 TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM TEACHER: Susan Weir LEVE...

Sunday 9:00-9:45 Building a Consistent and Vibrant Practice Could you use some support in sitting more regularly and increasing focus? Is your practice giving you what you are looking for, or are you feeling a bit plateaued? If so, you are in good company! This four session class is intended to help build consistency and a deeper connection with your meditation. These sessions will involve looking at ways to plan for consistent practice time and fine tune your practice with the support of ...

Life as Practice Are you on this path to find peace and happiness in your life? Sila, the practice of skillful living, is the key. It is the understanding that life and practice cannot be separate, and finding balance in right living brings peace and joy.  Each time  we see it at a different depth as our practice progresses. DATE: Weds - Feb 1, 15, March 1. TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM TEACHER: Susan Weir COST: $70.00 LOCATION: Insight Meditation Ann Arbor   Click here to register...

Working With the Inner Critic All of us occasionally bump up against our inner critic. It is only too happy to tell us what we did wrong and how we can do better. Although it is a part of our “normal” psychological makeup, it often speaks in a coercive, demanding tone. As we go through our lives, we subtly and not so subtly orient ourselves to abide by the wishes of this power. Usually it operates unconsciously, like a hidden rudder. The purpose of this class will be to bring more awareness to ...