What We Do
Each week we sit with people who suffer from severe depression and anxiety, many of them considering suicide. We see 5-year old boys and girls angry, 14 year-old kids homeless, 40 year-old men in prison for murder and 75 year-old people sad and lonely. We aim to reduce the levels of these emotional reactions, giving people healthy ways to face their daily challenges.
With stress levels on the rise leading to heart conditions and other life threatening diseases, the prevalence of teen violence and domestic abuse, high rates of prison recidivism and homeless youth, societal changes are needed. The Meditation Initiative was formed to address these issues and show people how they can take control of their behavior and emotional response to their environment. In a society so quick to medicate children for ADD/ADHD and other psychological disorders, it is time for an approach to mental health issues that is proactive and preventative.
Meditation Outreach Program
This is a perfect class for those who are curious about meditation but never seem to have found the time, as well as those who have experience with meditation but want to develop a daily practice. Learn about the common misunderstandings of meditation in addition to various techniques, postures and expectations in developing a daily meditation practice.
Corporate Workshops
Are you interested in bringing meditation into the workplace? This is an opportunity to introduce meditation to your organization and offer a healthy way to manage the stress and anxiety of these difficult times. Workshop can be tailored for your organization based on your needs and available time.
Rural Retreat Meditation Center
The Rural Retreat Meditation Center will serve as a facility for the deep engagement of meditation practice and the study of our essential wisdom and compassion. Weekend meditation retreats and ongoing study courses will form the foundation of the programs, providing the basis for the inner life of the student.