CREATING A WISER WORLD
ONE MIND AT A TIME
Awake in Urban Nature
Meditation in Central Park with Maho Kawachi
In person Half day Retreat at Central Park
Saturday September 16th (rain date Sunday 17th) 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Half day of tactile experience of body, mind, and urban nature. Based on mindful meditation and movement. Even though we live in a big city, if we look around, we can find a lot of elements from a natural universe. Participants are invited to practice meditation in the park, connecting heart/mind/body with the rich source of urban/ancient nature. We will practice in a functional silence throughout the day. To keep the event direct and personal experience, max participants number will be 12.
Agenda:
8:30am: Check In and Greeting
8:45am-10:30am: Morning Practices, Movement, and Discussions
10:30am-10:45am: Break
10:45am-12:20pm: Morning Practices, Embodiment, and Discussion
12:20pm-12:30pm: Reflection and Sharing
What to Bring: yoga mat or something to lay on the ground, something to sit on (meditation cushion is ideal), snack and water
This IN PERSON event is Free for IDP members & offering Dana is appreciated
*Location will be determined closer to the date. Registrants will receive an email*
Meet the Instructor
Maho Kawachi was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She landed in NYC in 1992 and made the city her home. Her training as a meditation teacher includes Interdependence Project, MMTCP (Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach), MMTP (Cloud Sangha) etc. Currently, she teaches at Open Heart Project (under Susan Piver), Year Long Buddhist Study @ Dharma Moon (under Ethan Nichtern), and volunteers at Rikers Island for female inmates.
Saturday September 16th (rain date Sunday 17th)
8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m
*Location will be determined closer to the date. Registrants will receive an email*