Meditation Marathon – Meditathon 2022

We are doing it again and you are the main guest!

You are invited to join us for the 2nd edition of the Meditation Marathon, we like calling it the Meditathon.

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*What: We will practice mindfulness meditation daily for 20mins. This is an opportunity to build the habit of meditation, no matter if you are a beginner or a regular practitioner. Basic instructions will be provided in English and Spanish as well as some general suggestions.

As a bonus, this year yoga sessions will be also offered on Saturdays 8th, 15th, 22th, and 29th at 10 am (CST)

*When: Where are starting on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 at 7 pm (CST) and practicing daily until Monday, January 31st. That means you have 31 opportunities to join us! We recommend you markdown your calendar ahead of time, so you keep it present.
Where: This is an online event, just click on this link a few minutes before 7 pm:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nue-goxw-zot

*Why: A new year brings new opportunities. Taking a small pause in our routine and spending time with ourselves, will add peace and make a difference in our new beginning.

*What is Mindfulness meditation?: Resting mind, calm-abiding, mindfulness, shine, Shamata, all these are names for the same type of meditation. This meditation provides relief from the daily pressures and anxieties of our busy lives. We will basically sit down comfortably and follow simple instructions to keep the attention focused on one simple thing like the breath.

*Why?: When we quiet our body, we start paying attention to the movement in our mind, then we stop being mind full to become mindful. If we are patient and kind with ourselves, with the simple practice of stillness, we could start realizing that we are not our thoughts, nor the circumstances or worries that keep us busy.

As a consequence of reconnecting our body and mind, we could also experience stress reduction, anxiety decrease, reduction of insomnia, increasing patience, and tolerance, and overall, focusing on the present. A good list of benefits has been studied by scientists over the past two decades, just give it a try.

*What to expect?: This is a free non-religious meeting open to the community. Participants are free to sit on a cushion, use a chair, lie down or leave early as desired. Special abilities like sitting cross-legged or shutting down thoughts are NOT required. There are no expectations or requirements for those involved, no vows or commitments.

The organizer will measure time and provide brief directions before and during each session.

Before and after the sessions, participants have an opportunity to talk about their personal practice and ask simple questions. Anyway, this is not intended as formal, professionally led support groups.

*How can I join?: Just click on the link a few minutes before 7 pm. It will be provided soon.

*Who will be guiding?: This program is offered and will be facilitated by Gabriela Tobias from Nangpa CommUnity. Gabriela is a 200hrs Certified Yoga Teacher and a Budadharma Institute student.

Feel free to share this event and invite your friends.

Got questions? send us an email at info@nangpacommunity.com

Nangpa CommUnity was born with the motivation to offer meditation and yoga to all. Our goal is easier when working together with great organizations. We are happy to announce that we are partnering with The Beloved Community Initiative in Iowa for this event. They do a great work helping and educating the community, and they recognize the importance of self-care, take look at their website: https://becomingbelovedcommunity.org/