The Stages of Meditation: For Cultivating Peace from Within and Harmony with the Outer World
Thursdays, Through September 25 @ 5-6:30 pm in Edwards Hall (No class on 9/4)
8-week series led by Tsering Ngodup Yodsampa
Whether you’re brand-new to the art of meditation or looking to deepen an existing practice, this series will build a solid foundation and further broaden and deepen your knowledge and relationship to the practice of Meditation / Mindfulness. Guided by Tsering’s decades of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and his down-to-earth interfaith chaplaincy experience, you’ll explore practical mindfulness tools.
Cost is $35 per drop-in class. To register for sessions, please click here.
Gentle Yoga with Sarah Hofschire – Fall & Winter Mini-Sessions
All sessions are held on Wednesdays @ 9:30-10:45 am in Edwards Hall
Fall: Sept 10, 17, & 24 and Oct 1, 8, 15, & 22 // Winter: Nov 5, 12, & 19 and Dec 3, 10 & 17
Sarah Hofschire is excited to be teaching Gentle Yoga at Open Spirit again this fall and winter. Her teaching style is all-levels / gentle with a focus on increased balance, strength, mobility and mind-body connection with a bit of creative movement added to the mix.
The cost of the fall session is $140 for 7 classes if paid in full by the first class.
The cost of the winter session is $120 for 6 classes if paid in full by the first class.
If you cannot commit to all 7 classes, there is a prorated rate of $25/class. Drop-in classes are $30 – space is not guaranteed, but we’ll do our best to make room. You may pay via VENMO (@sarah-hofshire) or personal check. Drop-ins may also pay in cash.
Open Spirit has everything you need for a comfortable yoga class, but you’re welcome to bring your own mat and props. We hope you’ll try a class! Contact Sarah with any questions: sazah16@gmail.com
Spirituality and Poetry; Grounded in Awe
September 15 @ 2-3:30 pm in Edwards Hall
What stirs in us when we sit down to write or read the work of a favorite poet? Why do poems stay with us and continue to inform our lives?
In this workshop, we’ll approach poetry as a vehicle for living more fully in the present and deepening our humanity. We’ll focus on an element of craft in the context of a particular theme to generate new work. This class is for anyone interested in poetry as a spiritual practice and no previous writing experience is required. Come join us and be inspired!
RSVPs are appreciated – please click this link to reserve your space: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHWKoiOVdQMk3nN1iY93muS2BOVQwTwjQPMObnsgJUXcyj3g/viewform?usp=pp_url
Suggested donation of $20 – more if you can, less if you can’t. Questions? Email info@openspiritcenter.org.
Falling Into Balance: An Autumn Sound Bath Series
Select Mondays beginning on September 15 @ 7-8 pm in Edwards Hall
Facilitated by Caroline Goldman of Breathe in Gratitude
Experience the shifting of the seasons through the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and guided meditation.
- Each session will hold a unique theme, guiding you from late summer energy into the stillness of the winter.
- Sound healing meditation supports deep relaxation, inner peace, emotional balance, and energetic alignment.
Series schedule and themes:
September 15 – Rooted Beginnings: Ground into the season with stability, clarity and calm.
September 22 – Equinox Harmony: Balance light and dark at the turning of the season.
October 6 – The Art of Letting Go: Release what no longer serves you with grace and ease.
October 20 – Inner Harvest: Gather the wisdom and light you’ve cultivated this year.
November 3 – Quieting the Winds: Find stillness and grounding as the days grow shorter.
November 17 – Gratitude & Glow: Close the season with warmth, appreciation, and inner light.
Fee: $25 per class / $130 for the full 6-session series. Attend one session or enjoy the full series.
To pay online for the full series of classes, click here. To pay online for individual classes, click here.
Payments may be made in cash, via check (made out to Open Spirit) or with a credit card via PayPal.
Reservations begin on August 14. Reserve your spot by clicking here.
Be on the lookout for more information and registration coming soon!
Writing for Healing – Led by Jackie Harris
Tuesdays, September 23 thru November 4 @ 1-2:30 pm in Edwards Hall
Open’s Spirit’s Annual Day of Spirit
Saturday, October 18 on Edwards Campus