Sarah's Meditation Circle: Meditation For Beginners

Get all your questions answered at our introductory class September 14 at 7 pm.

Who Will Benefit from Joining This Circle
This is a wonderful forum for people who are new to meditation and need help beginning their practice. This is also a chance for those who have tried to meditate in the past but were unsuccessful. There will be many tips shared specifically for overcoming your meditation challenges, including learning how you process information (auditorily, visually or kinesthetically). This is also a place for those who have had a long time Eastern style meditation practice and wish to learn Western style techniques, including past-life recall.

Sarah’s Meditation Circle is a wonderful opportunity for parents who wish to use meditation to bring more peace to their family life. As a parent and parent educator I have much to offer my fellow parents in this regard, however this circle is by no means limited to parents and those who work with children. Anyone interested in basic meditation instruction will highly benefit from their time spent. With these uncertain economic times, this is an assured QUALITY investment!

This circle is open to men and woman. Although I often work with children, this circle is for adults, eighteen and older.

Sarah’s meditation techniques have completely allowed me to focus on my inner strengths and become whole again. Kate Duinkerken, Asheville

  Sarah does a great job of allowing the student to create his or her own experience.  Dan Lino, Weaverville

What will we be discussing and practicing in this circle?
The first four meetings will focus on grounding. This includes moving energy through our subtle bodies, which creates the space for a sturdy connection to the earth. Grounding helps us feel calm in our bodies and therefore powerful in our lives.

The second set of four meetings will focus on mindfulness. This includes awareness of thoughts that pass through us, as well as awareness of sights, sounds and feelings outside and within us. We will practice how to let go of judging these thoughts and stimuli. Mindfulness helps our mind feel free, which gives us more power in our lives.

The last set of four meetings will focus on connection with our higher-selves. This includes creating a relationship with the part of ourselves that oversees our lives and accepts us unconditionally. Communication with our high-selves gives us the information we need to understand our lives and helps us remember how powerful we truly are.

Do I need to attend every class?
Participants can come to 1 – 4 sessions per set of four classes. I know our lives are busy so I want to provide you a stress-free space to enhance your meditation practice. Come when you can and join at anytime. I look forward to seeing you whenever you can make it. You might decide to commit to joining every week. I support this as well.

Cost
The instruction is given on a donation basis. If you like, donate what you might pay for a yoga class.

Time, Dates and Location
We will meet every Monday evening at 7 pm for at least an hour, beginning Sepember 21 for 12 weeks. There will be an intro class on September 14. This is not required but will be helpful. We will meet in West Asheville, a couple miles up New Leicester HWY. Please email or call for directions. sarah@sarahwood.com or 828-242-0680.

Who will be leading this circle?
My name is Sarah Wood Vallely. I have been teaching meditation for eight years. I was trained in Los Angeles where I worked closely with a teacher for four years. I specialize in teaching meditation to children and have a book published on the subject. Because my expertise is working with children, my classes for adults are perfect for new meditators and those who feel they “can’t meditate.” I make it EASY!

Feel free to browse my website to learn more about me or contact me by email or phone.

Sign-Up
If you are interested in participating in this circle, please and I will send you a reminder email a week or so before the first meeting.

The group was very dynamic with like minds sharing support and wisdom.
Mary Albright, Redondo Beach California USA

Sarah created a safe environment in which I was able to heal and clear the fears that had been preventing me from moving forward.
Angela Moore, Pasadena California USA