Links to Winter 2024 Session Videos
February 5, 2024. Contained by the Earth
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/RU8NhOHtP4J2qtR02GOZzK1yCzWGj4HXM8Kt82x95cOS3fjtTzY3lrHW8bNBrpI.0bNy1MJnZTXPUhtn?startTime=1707154300000
February 12, 2024. Breathing Through
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/gWqEAKatplL407qDVLD0yW5CDSGsh_eFyugfqXk8dU3I8WXwEo4lL7J_X6rcEWBl.m0wjXtzfqd5JpdGW?startTime=1707759106000
February 19, 2024. Befriending Emotions
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/3T3rF0XnCYWqlZTMvKgFbpEkCoJh3JmRckGKFM5fG2mq5Mv-BSSkCFs8pcJzFsyr.lPVThg-biJHPU4cE?startTime=1708363952000
February 26, 2024. Breath as Resource
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/TMFbH8cslhtsq90Go1nhnEc3aOeugDBdLZFuhGLGfkKV-fRbRgxP54R90zB44uE.8RIMhoKoSlpZ1xWM?startTime=1708968750000
March 4, 2024. Body Scanning Practice
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/gHi4CD218jR9HogvZ3AlR46F-KGWoNDi4XyKaiDOwjofbzuafPyQqR4x5lsrIocJ.TW6awmSrlRAd_lxv?startTime=1709573514000
March 18, 2024. Practicing with the Elements.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/y6bc8PSn8PZTKbIuqqZ8zkzIjYWylrN3yfo5ZM7mPzHdkGRxp_CmQcTxEvSQgiVB.Bru2ENy-0mnUVB06?startTime=1710779531000
March 25, 2024. Tonglen Practice for Climate Emotions
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/n7iXgZU1GPyleLCazgk7b7zQevZSQphvoM-TE71NFnPVorWwgXNr2aQG-D47yNKl.CWHIGIvmiVaATXJS?startTime=1711384323000
Links to Fall 2023 Session Videos
December 11, 2023. Breathing Our Way to Peace and Reconciliation
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/htrxBA-0kf63gMme07FAxIr3HGWRC_VFOUQgeoQaRfDlFDAz3XllaP3gal1n0jUl.pQwBGLCkKGw-gWyw?startTime=1702315985000
December 4, 2023. Reciprocity.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/Zk6UvIGeMC6O9wVeC-7z6xQDUUg0oQlVz13f_ZYw0ZTu5idnXsyNgHdsjq57xNWa.RBlyEO7g35ULu3BC?startTime=1701711128000
November 27, 2023. Emptiness.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/irw7KTT3ye00UdNKKtti-vv2QJmc51CJMBBMkVZzCjI09sMu9Lx3p9FE8caYm6zm.9BafW0tWHLeQ9egE?startTime=1701106286000
November 20, 2023. Compassion ... Widening the Circles of Freedom from Greed, Hatred and Delusion
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/fjqodvbjht4tOAsJIgqVP3M6rrHK7awymJBac2jGtG6IMwhtZ6-tiJIFZgMpYyJI.XZ32TPr-MrRRlBP5?startTime=1700501479000
November 13, 2023. Meditation on the Elements
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/_7VEbSBPzIX1GvzBR-cIk-9WTnrnShB99XbC_zoEjvwv6hTc5FNivB0Gr0zirLv9.UWo26OUy0WxiegpY?startTime=1699896701000
November 6, 2023. Receiving the Symphony of Sound
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/h_I-14DQBQQ1qObuy-FZCp0Hhs8doBJdUTQLwJ350B1o_g3lDkNaBAG1dlEgNBjn._aaYLIW-EZteJfWa?startTime=1699291786000
October 30, 223. Breathing with All of Life
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/1Bz-qKYTAbwQJ-wHRpDGt39hzsnh5EHxSFWay77yfPU_6RXNtfxy1YAMvvA0EesF._zQScIGfrVBymAoU?startTime=1698683519000
October 23, 2023. Earth Interconnection Practices
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/AKXiWXr1XAPGt96G3s9njQCWGWB1FISvpBTS78wlFDWTqr-ru7TJFUJy3z9j56bk.qkhzgs2-IACMvIae?startTime=1698078705000
Links to Spring 2023 Session Videos
May 1, 2023. Offering the four Brahmaviharas (lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity) starting this first session with Lovingkindness.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/g6xLl-JXFKvb-fG6bNY3MKyfZXg3_JTtyjAMAZhiW4J35yQZrFEscVdpt3g6MPHO.F8OspZwmA92Ho9ig?startTime=1682958703000
May 8, 2023. Continuation of the Lovingkindness Practice
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/jeD-oWEE2agAaO6Ic1dYVCmMgBMcaJ_-6qzSql6jeKuyxWnVa3AqSpO038o5f3tx.3SnxUmX9qeXIrTGH?startTime=1683563547000
May 15, 2023. Further Work with Lovingkindness.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/MnG_B-hwwchA9EnWaVUW4W8poTdpX9gjLP8x5iQ6jbC6NwDPiye-rEgEj4K4vaRf.AfsWLaPnc3VAk4rY?startTime=1684168311000
May 22, 2023. Compassion Practice
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/7dy6ccPn8jjpWLod6sbxlahEDlBUBqTYRqNkGqoviQm2uwD7ZXszmrOg4x0f3Z0.xhVMnvg_rfYaLT_R?startTime=1684773110000
May 29, 2023. The ‘Tonglen’ meditation for healing practice.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/eCSwoDmUxhvdGvwKF5AnEOlaShylNkGJ1i4GjwdRAwGeHDISfQuoAmpYXfogQgOd.whSL1LppIWhu69x0?startTime=1685377989000
June 19, 2023. Cultivating Equanimity
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/TV8Pt9fB608NOOdW-lcaj22YVB0PWWtwfNbR9Sl7SD1ce-ZLqVCCAq5KlwtvmWIS.nGKuNGZWedelG3J0?startTime=1687192426000
Links to Winter 2023 Session Videos
Special Session talk and meditation practice on "Appreciative Joy for Ourselves and Others”
https://youtu.be/NuH9rWZcQA8
January 30, 2023. Intro to Mindfulness Meditation
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/RrFH-YqUIitpgdOSowMJi0I7twWc2hg4bj0wPS1_XxVkhjCosxbuB8hW6eVDOXCv.CtZpQ3Y1KotO8Fp-?startTime=1675099822000
February 6, 2023. Establishing mindfulness of the body.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/L887Kftyuls-qpkcAOpsVby8fk8dQuL7IQ-vmPajFBhKcjdINP_LQZYBgXlYxSoC.OwfEtiIu0X0wfQvD?startTime=1675704691000
February 13, 20213. Whole Body Awareness
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/1TaRHYENf3XHUl4MiBFi6u9jIcMZ7CfciNvmDxn6SsMta9YzxsipjIstKjiLIUef.uu00Q7PE91zJ0cYP?startTime=1676309518000
February 27, 2023. Mindfulness of the Body through Contemplation of Anatomical Parts.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/BwncgrtOgx4cq7uUC-Kwsa6fqHfVI9RiOzlfBwK64AOpvfRqS8YQYbtU8oxyK8v4.8slXLHX5gzLxbJ1z?startTime=1677519131000
March 13, 2023. Experiencing the Body through the Elements
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/sDbPiPXov_q6eASFxF3VvvQswOaIpKAD8xxylpB7Eswhf_2JHdz4MQya-ko4BZ5x.HFDapCzoQpxP-XTh?startTime=1678725099000
March 20, 2023. A Listening Awareness Practice
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/xDtWkcc8hU9omm3NyVvVpbyiZK6CCEzGlHNduXm6s33W5-FY5uGBcrS0vi-X5jI.AdsPEyXJblkU__QO?startTime=1679329896000
March 27, 2023. Mindfulness of Thought
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/khvUvR0V3kSxfL1IRofubJqQYso8oaWnVV7Rphs3FPI-IO3_W78bzKyDHyGSph4.VT1Qfs9CfI2g-BWG?startTime=1679934765000
Links to Fall 2022 Session Videos
October 5, 2022. Introduction to Practices - 'A Good Friend'.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/yDGfGOSkUGsGsFjHqJbIVzkDyldSYOebuiYnaTU8amvTU-Fr3OupyOKNAiNL-awj.s7fYOPxYx4ufGJxZ
October 12, 2022. Further Introduction to Practices
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/rQjVqPgYXp9-MNSsQUSoySCVxuD-Yp8lPksNxEpISwcowFJjaISfIcfgPvSxoGRg.pCDS-rySI5D4tvMj
October 19, 2022. Breath Practice: Using Counting to Deepen Concentration
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/o2obF69uGBGS5wbDYDy6wBRFnCKyIJ_6AkoDCc4gPyCJ4NiLZ3WQLKVTmyx_tEuN.KmF7Pt3fceo3d0TW
October 26, 2022. Using a special word or phrase to guide your breathing
November 9, 2022. ‘Mindfulness of the Body through Contemplation of the Four Elements’
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/g1kdYRdZkSKO9-cem7W0-feI7h0OrMgw-6-kCIOqi7WcWtft4VG5Vodpz2Wlnqj3.33orMvNzMQpWu7dp
November 15. ‘Embodied Mindfulness through Contemplation of Skin, Flesh and Bones’
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/7t6PE6Khu2wyK6w4MdBW1IWCP9r3ZFV_3BqZtOBxRTGkXjD_8pUknfxys6873JAY.c3-vwVQVt-sfZwn4
November 23, 2022. Meditation on Hearing: Bringing the mind to a naturally balanced state of openness and attention.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/r__DzLPSwFkXGb2PE5zKy6qpI5VSLakMeydsXmyE5dutnXO6jhWphsDzCozNOb0h.7wHTSfA3-eVXQJcl
November 30, 2022. Meditation on Thoughts: Encourages us to know our mental state. How is the mind?
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/AT0zV0CQapH_AiBeSOMUzaKPrttLw0Ezi4OTNoTJvY3_yEk8GEnJDVY1h0x_6YLh.KBtMPf-mUtIwpXdJ
December 7, 2022. Rest in Natural Awareness: A Practice for Effortless and Spacious Presence
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/l5mc8ETsHqastD044anMGa7RS7hVTRgKhn17OwGh5Fq5CeORDmXvAHb_k72awmPs.oXWJD_WZ27Chg0sx
Bonus Sessions
Self Compassion for the Aging Body Scan: longer version (35 minutes). Video
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/UqQzrUkjTzeJhCkxiID7zmOvwX-ncRr98gwCB_LZpiHxi4OxQducQNnDPNlLPejk.rXdtyDn2Px3q8Sqp
Self Compassion for the Aging Body Scan: shorter version (22 minutes). Video
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/QMag2LnHZowlHcTJWJWTLKGiD0-jomWkPUmPvcRm2e3YPZwcEQPZrGlcsPam31lc.-a-eExqovQ_1GbzN
Loving Kindness Practice - Aging for Self, Others and All Beings (28 minutes). Video
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/3vDU4avfRDrEEcuAlODG4WwPuNF_EwRKqy2EqDSD2CHZhuU7DewKaAVdSYS5Q1hF.qZHitMW17NnpdFuB
Equanimity and Aging Guided Practice - Audio
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/play/rigTuWfK847LvjwZTNdOfrk6-Ubb3MMjODeGhB2lRkqMcbPit5jBBDAuaKevs16FfP_g9l_y4sMFIshk.dw5BUjfk6NEALLwU?autoplay=true
Links to Spring 2022 Session Videos
April 27, 2022. Introduction Practices for the Spring Series
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/BPWuLT3qR4XL5AUDFuGYnD7iniV-fYQ1EaFZgKgn2qdpkbx-FnDRaSU7h5qHt9y3.wlfDtbVCaK19-eUJ
May 4, 2022. Loving Kindness Practice
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/23Rtr2rGYdDjnwUV5RX0oIpogHgakZtc9xC6oDU_zx_w4l4ZNmwDoh_fSynMLC_Z.9TfIHi4Et8V17n_2
May 11, 2022. Continuing Our Loving Kindness Practice
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/EAQN3Z8n-1pQ_h4W15RVTP7AgwJvYmz21woU56qY6r1s5fDU8oknFN7imAXy1QsZ.Wsell9HkshmlSWzt
May 18, 2022. More Loving Kindness
/I6xfSzLx_jkCWQKnWs18rOHKaScOkq96iAOyfEYqcrzA64xe9EnAifyg6sawO_XP.7NefV1lZm5FlD4K0
May 25, 2022. Compassion
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/rFRXtvDhRTvx9Lyfauz0wMbsA-Chyx34JNTJNQbuhc48CxQ_0Hsag4Zve5fafH6c.dJChGzyKl9zrHUmn
June 1, 2022. Gratitude.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/mEtBJCU3zuVIsNQ1k5mKeNOb095YKfjB4chjpBf-ef4L1GwT2Y0k3A3nKsXJhYnv.FZuwQ_1eOWE5liA2
June 8, 2022. Sympathetic Joy.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/79bzOPgSWTlM2f7ifp9QNjB-uR8dn4bBkgTI3ZZgxwYJ3gT_B-jSTCrew5oOcFh9.IctQSeawZzvwthyE
June 15, 2022. Equanimity
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/A0OKGEpPoyq3VOgs05mHBGvM-53lxQA7eYmsx43MkFgrFssDej5_RnsDfd5XhJgR.nLuPxxt0mjmJfH49
Links to Winter 2022 Session Videos
Jan 18, 2022. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Practices Video
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/r6SpIH3J_9kGQ40l2yuuEWr0nYMAF7rGDPn1a6TOvROX5I1hvqU44Q_j5BfqtdaI.LNz9zuy4nykDCA4o
Resources
1. How to Meditate by Tara Brach - includes a downloadable pdf Booklet
https://www.tarabrach.com/howtomeditate/
2. What Mindfulness is Not. Article from Lions Roar
https://www.lionsroar.com/what-mindfulness-is-not/
Jan 25, 2022. Breath Meditation
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/1ppTGOUeK_9DgmrWJJAIjRGb-g71T-hqbKKxjq2i69WDwnPz2ULiLQPuf2G8EQ.RC6HXQCtr_VX-bld
Resources
1. Thich Nhat Hanh on The Practice of Mindfulness
2. The First 8 Exercises of Mindful Breathing, Thich Nhat Hanh (short video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_iDaIAPrGo
Feb 1, 2022. Breath Meditation - continued
Resources
1. Why we Shouldn’t be Afraid of Suffering: Thich Nhat Hanh
Links to Fall 2021 Session Videos
September 28, 2021. Basic Practice Overview
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/84yEoeb8rZPYhKrLvB3tOjKZOmY-NbHZBrBX0DY7Wc8XfYhk6fyRKpdwdrVnNfNf.1s1-PycXROof-Mm5
October 5, 2021
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/tcAByF8g3zR5dl6bY-gH2tLtLDSINDoUs4J3Rb8whjY9lYwdBe-OsUFwsc3gSkGM.9L46LVYsJ3XB2-0s
October 12, 2021
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/v05-02BeEcHKFxIgDepSjIlrA4SVyERc-a3ycxi-nnIo_7xzm-T970nTG1lVHqXU.ahVuzNMzMCbfyFib
October 19, 2021. Due to a power outage the session was closed. Here is a 'classic' session by Susan on Mental Noting from earlier this year.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/5oXF6OwyQGhjLzsvtvNMjmdgPmtsYj-bnkpSAlp04X9JzSQl00wziB7CbchUyFhk.RSGwHJIhhYnV4hZu
Oct 26, 2021
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/uR2xt6hg8hT4lyGyW81FyIaC86PzBJNUCC-X5V9Bhhbaokeufki8Fk58ixue_Kw.wC7zMi4f9QuYOrOr
Nov 2, 2021 Mental Noting
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/aGCimii0tzW3sBwR_iAbhpMNNVskkZtml0rfCXTyNZN2xZXPezFdmQjOIxbJAzNu.2MWv4KQrjlZtK917
November 9, 2021. Mindfulness of the Body
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/RFvIYRCVWxtG-_3-RAFVyabGtobZFOv-e6ZHHoJYFdMQbhIno8NQnuqLU4u3AJw.S5VgtopVaj8OTX3T
November 16, 2021. Body Scan with Feeling Tones
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/cx_0mGFU479rLEiRX6Zn5_OfDstTtSEc_lYEFZRQn4OSus3wIYKUMYSwjHeLJIhh.YuARyGTzfXTnqD-E
November 23, 2021. Walking Meditation
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/FVZXyDVFr-X9EOnZiNriPttnpD36kKWTWIFeVHrtYzPR4cMeiWJSAyYixxAbpktx.EVXK3wWcCDqQJG6u
November 30, 2021. 'Finale' for Fall Series. Review of key practices.
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/Weacm45DFz7zWAOXLG9lkF6bRal5fxPO1ocVbWxCLIne1wTSH1Z1-ZtmsQn4wWs4.akSqRKvl31YbfntC
Links to Spring Series 2021 Videos
May 5, 2021. Lovingkindness starting with a Dear One
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/3E2Z0e9Ucdy5cTguImFnXcKUQNo33rxk-ZQNMZno_tz2XM6Z63GUtkgGG-8Dh-cT.0kXUUjlxZaRCrNlb
May 12, 2021. Lovingkindness - Receiving from a Benefactor
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/QvM-F2Z27J7bH-ERTkJOM5fd6lcvVTIT5GFQMMNeP6CmzJDpeJoL7gcBfAZKgYo8.ywayHioFVRmtjAD5
May 19, 2021. Lovingkindness - Extending toward Six Traditional Categories
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/oLGjWYGJsxIDvpFPrk97ReHQRSWgtebmlrdhIhVAYTUVudiYYIVr6Uil4e2VTogn.Gh6QXSMLRc5g6Osb
May 26, 2021. Compassion
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/E7Wxk1SJ4NqDVnY6AOqiOFWrwIYRKff5EvsmA7s4zMz0DxvJCr5tvmEOM0cQHk4.7yoDdADcXgLf5oCG
Jun 2, 2021. Tonglen Practice
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/kA1tfpJi8v_yqzoMrfhEwwYVYGMPaRxcvPEYyRQALLUfrmY5tCU63mBDd6C-h0E0.5rbnK7_RY2vqyoCB
Jun 9, 2021. Gratitude
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/j5lmzPqmkxrLE7b4HJnDcEel283XVH9SS_NUQc9vVopsZPcT2bk3nfyBMNASm7jZ.OcnwtXTLcAs_yGbV
Jun 16, 2021. Sympathetic Joy
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/xrjKdQ3Y1GGYl158F5tOH8e0TpgEZlgTGnipmr5DWi932fpZNEK05_ThBtQ4xFY3.NN1j7N4u8btGbwLQ
Jun 23, 2021. Equanimity
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/s_D3vyFzTZ2TpV8Wwn3rq8WAajrUZTAK1SXjyV1ltFVfB5IxJHKJ7QWnrl8Kk92V.gsmy3uA9_KdAv7gl
Links to Winter 2021 Session Videos
Jan 19, 2021. Four Skills for Arriving in Presence
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/86faMx9MxlEycVHmRBZabO0cKnd5eUjhKLBAiLGWjbPi-L-lWtXepoNc-VJxusgs.wUL5o99TAVTuEl8X
Jan 26, 2021. Establishing an Anchor
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/u8HSnR0QoHypSkilnzuM4TkCcac9Oncqm8Cbn8i_sPUVuwOOSvpkTqSnJBDb9pmT.7l7qB1ii01SRwNQ5
Feb 2, 2021. Counting Breath for Concentration
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/mJzCFwXbbHB8F-cvVyq47U6_ChMQbhl_yk9ZOqdM1mioDPIFlFZUw0Gdt70SWuTc.r_ETvi_KnEG6-pZV
Feb 9, 2021. Using a Word or Phrase with the Breath
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/1B4XSsWK_DF8GCL9XealpDj3AkQ649wdRe5yPI6ApQWUbZNIWeu1Jg9nfYwK4dPV.4WvER9WaTxBbCF_3
Feb 16, 2021. Mental Noting
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/5oXF6OwyQGhjLzsvtvNMjmdgPmtsYj-bnkpSAlp04X9JzSQl00wziB7CbchUyFhk.RSGwHJIhhYnV4hZu
Feb 23, 2021. Establishing Full Conscious Presence with Body Sensations
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/hCKFhFSP-J4jZIXp5YiAsFqZSlzUvS34u4FJz2-GOgH0fwcUboBPeHmLlCx-HkEp.YWvGm16tubg3NotT
Mar 2, 2021. Body Scan - Increasing Comfort with Discomfort
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/VX4taOkCA4obr_8Hgh-WCUv6k-7MaGZhzPDPg37WTooMBzLWosnCG6jwAsf-wCk.CYm-kFSBqiQmpTNG
Mar 9, 2021. Meditation on Hearing plus Short Talk on the Five Hindrances
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/djzhBwKkh7vumQ52EB9iMz1aP0FhwntJC2oH2b-tAKfIUsWtIGpgK_r-CuK1JQ9t.O6te8jgCKbKqnDYR
Mar 16, 2021. Standing and Walking Meditation
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/S5_80u4XI2ifhk5xCIBP6iu551HG6kEZLrZkr_dQqS__Eo2NJ-KEiVJgS9AWeCmJ.5MMVvj4I594icjYd
Mar 23, 2021. The Finale Meditation
https://yorku.zoom.us/rec/share/lYPW7TsZOB6xZFnecNdv4bfQnrQjRscYe3HOWEyJVoXFl9K462QMzn8yM41e7PnR.7-ra_DzRnjB9sUIq