[RP TownTalk] Fwd: Announcement for meditation classes that start next week

[Sarah Wayland]

Looking for a way to take better care of yourself? Jeanine Cogan is running
a mindfulness meditation class in Takoma Park starting next week.

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Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. | www.GuidingExceptionalParents.com
<http://www.guidingexceptionalparents.com/>
Supporting students with learning differences and their families



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jeanine Cogan <jeaninecogan at starpower.net>
Date: Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 3:55 PM
Subject: Announcement for meditation classes that start next week
To: Sarah Wayland <sarah.wayland at gmail.com>


*Slow down**,** you mov**e** to**o** fast, got to make the moment l**ast .
. .*

*How to Reduce Stress and Enjoy Your Life More with Mindfulness Meditation*

A Class for *women* offered  in Takoma Park starting in October

Are you . . .

•    feeling over-extended, tired, or looking for a way to slow down and
connect with yourself,

•    craving time out from work, the kids, schedules, to-do lists,

•    wanting a deeper sense of satisfaction as a parent, partner, boss,
employee, etc.

•    curious about meditation.

If you answered yes to any of these questions than this class may be just
the ticket!

Many of us are running on empty and doing a million things at once yet we
have a sense that there is another way.
​ ​
Indeed, there is. Through mindfulness meditation we take charge of our
overwhelming lives and enjoy it more.
​ ​
Isn't that what life is all about?

When:  *Two choices!  Daytime and evening - Pick the class that most suits
your schedule!*

*Evening*: Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm, October 1-November 19, 2014 (*October
15th class starts at 8 pm.  We will not meet on Oct 22nd).  Cost is  $225,
which includes a book/readings.

*Daytime*: Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am, October 2-November 20, 2014 (*We
will not meet on October 23rd).  Cost is $195, which includes a book.

Where: Downtown Takoma Park, exact location revealed upon registration

The skill that is honed in meditation is mindfulness, which is an
exploratory mental state that allows you to be actively watchful, curious,
and accepting of what is. Research shows that mindfulness meditation
decreases stress, improves our overall health and well-being, and brings a
sense of spaciousness so many of us are craving.

Intended for both new and experienced practitioners, this class will focus
on key elements of mindfulness meditation.  You will learn the following in
this class:

   - how to develop a stable posture which brings stability to your life
   - how to develop and/or deepen a regular meditation practice,
   - how to be present and enjoy your everyday life and interactions,
   - how to be present with anger, fear and other juicy emotions,
   - how to be compassionate with yourself,
   - how to see yourself honestly and begin to make friends with who you
   are.

In this class, we will shine the light of awareness onto ourselves with
the spirit of curiosity and acceptance. During each session there is
instruction on meditation, time for participants to ask questions and
share, and a meditation period. The class is interactive in nature.

*"Jeanine is such a wonderful meditation instructor. I came into the class
with a bit of nervousness about just sitting still and meditating.
Jeanine's gentle, confident style and true expertise demystified it for me.
I now find meditation a healthy addition to my life, a tool that helps me
with anxiety and confidence, and a calming respite in my busy life.*" Jane,
Director, Discovery Communications

About the Instructor:  Jeanine Cogan, Ph.D., is a blogger for the
IntelligentIntrovert.com, leadership coach and long time student of Zen
master Thich Nhat Hanh.  She teaches mindfulness meditation courses in the
community, at professional conferences, and in the workplace. Jeanine
practices mindfulness with a sense of humor and curiosity and invites her
students to do the same.
*To register email  <Jeanine at CoganCoaching.>Jeanine at CoganCoaching
<Jeanine at CoganCoaching.> *

*Payment accepted through check or
Paypal: http://cogancoaching.com/index.php/services/seminars-events
<http://cogancoaching.com/index.php/services/seminars-events>*


HELP SPREAD THE WORD.  Forward this link to anyone you think would
appreciate this meditation class.  The world will certainly benefit from
more people meditating! : )
Jeanine Cogan, Ph.D., ACC
Certified Leadership Coach
www.cogancoaching.com
202-352-3208

An outcome of coaching with Jeanine:
"I got the highest performance evaluation I've ever had and was nominated
for an award! I can't recommend Jeanine highly enough for helping you
accomplish your goals."
- Nicole Burton, Playwright and recently retired federal employee

*Calling all introverts!  Check out my new blog
at www.intelligentintrovert.com <http://www.intelligentintrovert.com/>.  It
just may be the blog you've been waiting for (and didn't even know it).*
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