Meditation Marathon – Meditathon 2024

Meditation is easier when we do it with friends.

You are invited to join us for the 4th edition of the Meditation Marathon AKA Meditathon.

*What: We will practice mindfulness meditation daily for 20 minutes. 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.

*When: Where are starting on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at 7 pm (CST) and practicing daily until Wednesday, January 31st. That means you have 31 opportunities to join us! We recommend you save this in your phone calendar so you can get free reminders.

Where: This is an online event, just click on this link a few minutes before 7 pm:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kmz-cryp-vgw

*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, and 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.

*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 meditation practitioner.

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. Contact us if you would like to partner with us for this or other events.