CLasses and Events
Upcoming Classes and events
Qi Gong Group Practice
Based in the Taoist Chinese System of Healing, Qi Gong consists of gentle but powerful exercises to help improve wellbeing of body, mind, & spirit. "Spring Forest Qigong is a revolutionary approach to the ancient Chinese teachings, revised and enhanced for the 21st Century."
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The Path of Meditation
Online
In this ongoing series, we will explore the path of meditation through group practice, contemplations, and discussions. All levels welcome. No prior experience necessary. Visit the Eventbrite site to register for upcoming classes.
Previous Classes and events
Take a look at the classes and events Open Sky has offered in the past.
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Mindfulness and self care: Levels 1-3
Taught by C. Rhea Colmar, RN/BSN, LMBT #6383
Continuing Education Approved Provider for Massage CEs - Number: 1000742 / Expiration Date: 2/3/2025
4.5 CEs/per level are available for Massage/Bodywork Therapists
More information available at time of registration
The Mindfulness and Self Care Classes are designed to be experienced sequentially. Each Level can be offered as either:
A 1 day Retreat option
or
An Online option with 3 classes of 1.5 hours each.
Level 1 - Fundamentals of Mindfulness - Touching the Earth
Level 2 - Working with Emotions - Fire and Water
Level 3 - Mindfulness in Action - Dancing in Space
Level 1 - This class will introduce participants to the fundamentals of mindfulness practice as a tool for self care including posture, breathing, and the view of the practice. The class will include the historical context of the mindfulness techniques that will be presented, evidenced based research for effectiveness in the reduction of stress, and how to incorporate mindfulness practice into our lives. We will have time to practice together, discuss our experience as a group, and ask questions.
Level 2 - This class will continue to deepen the students' understanding of mindfulness practices, specifically as the practices relate to working with emotions within the context of sitting practice.
Level 3 - This class explores the ways in which mindfulness practice can be brought into our daily life and our everyday actions. The class will also emphasize learning kindness and compassion mindfulness practices such as Tonglen.
Bridging the Divide
This class blends mindfulness with communication skills in order to provide resources for having difficult conversations. For those interested in staying engaged across difference and “bridging the divide”.
Echos of Enlightenment - Stories about waking up
In this class particpants learn stories about various historical figures who were recognized as enlightened beings.
Rebel Heart
Using Mindfulness practices as a tool for seeing clearly, this class explors how and why we feel stuck, confused, or trapped and how we can listen to our heart’s innate wisdom to discover more freedom and ease within ourselves. Each class included meditation practice, a talk, and group sharing.
Smile at Fear
How do we move beyond fear to discover the innate goodness, bravery, and wisdom that is at the core of our being? In this meditation workshop we explore how meditation practice can help us smile at our fear.
“The ultimate definition of bravery is not being afraid of who you are” - Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
