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Find Your Calm

A 21-Day Mindfulness Journey for Beginners

Introduction to Mindfulness: Testimonial

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The 3-week Find Your Calm series offers an accessible introduction to mindfulness meditation in a supportive environment. It is designed for those new to meditation or seeking a refresher. Participants will explore foundational mindfulness concepts and learn practical techniques for cultivating awareness and managing stress & anxiety.

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The series is guided by Gayathri Narayanan, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and the founder of Myndtree. Each week will focus on different aspects of learning mindfulness meditation aimed at promoting relaxation, clarity, and emotional balance. By the end of the series, you will have a deeper understanding of mindfulness and practical tools to integrate the practice into your daily life. We offer many ways for you to continue your meditation practice with us after the course if you should choose to do so.

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We invite you to join us on this journey to cultivate presence, calm, and clarity in your life!​

Program Details

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SCHEDULE The group will meet on Zoom for four consecutive Saturday mornings from 8:00 – 9:00 am PT. During the live sessions, Gayathri will provide teachings and guidance and be available for Q&A. At the end of the first three sessions, you will be directed to half-hour guided meditation recordings for daily practice during the following week.​ Recordings of the Zoom sessionsare shared in case you are not able to join live.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND This program is perfect for adult beginners (18+) looking to develop a regular meditation practice. No previous meditation experience is needed.

COST This series is FREE to all registrants. We gratefully accept donations of any amount should you be moved to offer one.

What is Mindfulness Meditation?

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves focusing your attention on the present moment with curiosity, openness and non-judgment. It helps bring awareness to your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, while letting go of distractions and reactive tendencies. Some benefits of a regular mindfulness practice include reduced anxiety & stress, improved concentration and emotional regulation, a healthier relationship with your inner life, and greater compassion.

Session Details

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SESSION 1: DEMYSTIFYING MINDFULNESS The first session will introduce you to mindfulness meditation and tips for everyday practice. You will learn simple exercises for calming the body and be introduced to mindfulness of breath and body to help bring attention to the present moment. After a brief guided meditation, Gayathri will discuss the science behind the benefits of mindfulness and answer questions the group may have.

SESSION 2: BEFRIENDING THOUGHTS & EMOTIONS In the second session, we will explore how to bring a friendly attention to our thinking mind and work with difficult emotions. You will learn ways to transform your relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings from one of conflict and struggle to one of compassion and acceptance. Bring your questions from your practice the previous week.

SESSION 3: CONNECTION THROUGH COMPASSION For the third week, we will focus on Loving Kindness (Metta) and Compassion (Karuna) practices. These nurture positive emotions, foster empathy, and promote emotional well-being. They help cultivate an open, loving heart towards ourselves and others, creating a foundation for deeper connection, healing, and inner peace.

SESSION 4: DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE The concluding session will review learnings from the series and provide participants with a roadmap for developing an ongoing, sustainable meditation practice. We will end with a guided gratitude meditation. As with previous sessions, we will have time for extended Q&A.

Gayathri’s calming voice and relaxed, friendly energy provides a wonderful atmosphere for learning and practicing mindfulness.  There’s something special about being part of a live group sending loving kindness to all.  When I’m feeling stressed from watching the news, Gayathri’s recorded meditations are a valuable resource for Finding my Calm and “being the change."

Tami D.

I loved the atmosphere of kindness, non-judgment, and acceptance that started with the teacher and was taken and returned by the group. I appreciated the connection – one could walk in not knowing anyone in the room and through the truthfulness of the teachings and the shared experience we all felt close and embarrassment and shame was gone.

Ganka H.

The Find Your Calm program was very impactful and meaningful to me.  I found it easily accessible, without unnecessary jargon, while still capturing all the significant parts of mindfulness meditation.  There was a perfect balance of didactic and experiential learning. Gayathri was warm, supportive and approachable, offering sustainable practices and making this a wonderful way to begin the day. Additionally, the emails after each session were helpful reminders of what to practice during the week.  Highly recommend!

Jessica N.

I have a much greater sense of mindfulness after having taken this class. I’ve taken quite a few meditation/mindfulness classes and maybe I need a lot of repetition to internalize this, but I think it’s really due to Gayathri’s skill, vision and warmth.

Melanie L.

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