Are you in your 40s and 50s and thinking about the second half of your life? Every life stage brings its own gifts. Each life stage has its own purpose in our development as a whole being. If our life were the four seasons, 40s/50s could be the early fall. While our culture likes to associate this time in our life with turmoil and crisis, it could also be a great time for inner growth, clarity, and purpose.
“Instead of going shopping, go outside.” – REI #OptOutside Campaign Inspired by REI’s #OptOutside movement on Black Friday, we invite you to join us in the beautiful Hudson Valley for a guided, meditative hike—an opportunity to reconnect with both inner landscape and the natural world. This hike takes the scenic route along the Long Path—into the Rockland Lake State Park and up Hook Mountain. Enjoy expansive vistas from only 1.5 hours outside of the city, and an extraordinary area designated by the New York Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. Much of the hike will be observed in silence and we will integrate nature meditation practices throughout the day — allowing our senses to come alive and our sense of separateness to fall away. Together, we will cultivate a deeper intimacy with the land—and with our inner landscape—moving through the day with reverence and presence. We will foster a reciprocal mindset: as the land nourishes us, we give back through gratitude, awareness, and care. Through this shared exploration, we will reflect on what it …
We are excited to present this evening which will include meditation, chanting, time for silence and connection, time to set intentions for the new year, and our wonderful unique ending, in which all are invited to participate.
Are you in your 40s and 50s and thinking about the second half of your life? Every life stage brings its own gifts. Each life stage has its own purpose in our development as a whole being. If our life were the four seasons, 40s/50s could be the early fall. While our culture likes to associate this time in our life with turmoil and crisis, it could also be a great time for inner growth, clarity, and purpose.
For Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color “The true miracle is not walking on water or walking in air, but simply walking on this earth.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Join us on this fall Saturday for a journey into nature — a time to reconnect with both the natural world and ourselves. Throughout the hike, we’ll weave in various nature meditations, embracing silence as a key element for introspection and transformation. This is a chance to unwind and restore. It’s also an opportunity to understand our relationship to nature in both its simplicity and complexity. “We need acts of restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer *********************** As teachers, we always begin every session of practice (whether inside or outdoors) with three honorings: honoring native land, honoring practice lineages, & honoring personal ancestors. But what does it mean to honor native land in a culture rampant with the destruction and desecration of nature? How do we heed the call of …
Date: Sunday, 8/4/2024 Time: 6:15-8:30pm ET Location: Meet at 6:15pm, corner of Chamber St. and Center St. We often think of meditation as an indoor formal sitting practice, but it’s a practice we can integrate anytime and anywhere. Join us for an outdoor meditation as we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and practice at Brooklyn Bridge Park during sunset. Together, we’ll immerse ourselves in the beauty of a cityscape sunset, fostering a deep connection with our body, mind, and the natural world. Amidst this urban backdrop, we’ll reflect on our interconnectedness with humanity and the environment. We will explore the rich history of Brooklyn Bridge Park, a testament to community activism transforming abandoned industrial space into a sustainable waterfront haven, blending recreation with ecological preservation. The meditative walk will start at the Brooklyn Bridge from the Manhattan side and continue over the bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park. This experience will proceed rain or shine, barring heavy rain or severe weather threats. To reach the meeting location by Subway: Take 4, 5, and 6 trains to …
Date: Saturday, 8/24/2024 Time: 10am – 2pm ET Location: Central Park in New York City (Exact location will be sent before the event) with Lin Wang Gordon, Ian Sicks, Margrit Pittman-Polletta Please join us for NY Insight’s first Family Gathering in Central Park — a day of mindful community, play, and rest! Join us for a delightful day of mindfulness, creativity, and community at our Mindful Family gathering in Central Park. This special gathering marks the kick-off of our Family Programming initiative, designed to bring families together in a joyful, enriching environment. Event Highlights: What to Bring: This event is open to all families, and we encourage you to invite friends and neighbors. Together, let’s celebrate the start of our Family Programming initiative with a day filled with mindfulness, art, nature, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s co-create! Come and be a part of this community event, where families grow together through mindfulness! Please come and share your ideas with us as we move towards building programming that aligns with …
“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.” – Robin Wall Kimmerer
Are you in your 40s and 50s and thinking about the second half of your life? Every life stage brings its own gifts. Each life stage has its own purpose in our development as a whole being. If our life were the four seasons, 40s/50s could be the early fall. While our culture likes to associate this time in our life with turmoil and crisis, it could also be a great time for inner growth, clarity, and purpose.
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation. First and third Mondays of the month | 7-9pm ET