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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele \n 
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-11-2017-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with Susan
DESCRIPTION:A chance for Sangha members to stop by and say hi\, discuss your practice or find out about upcoming Sangha events. \nOne Friday a month from 3-4p.m. ET.  An email reminder will be sent the day before and you will also find a link on the ‘community tab‘. \nFuture dates are:\nJune 9\nJuly 14\nAug 4\nSept 11\nOct 6\nNov 3\nDec 1 \nLearn more about the Open Heart Project Sangha here. A Sangha membership offers continuous support in the form of video lessons\, daily practice support\, and a wildly supportive community in which you may participate or lurk as much as you like. 24/7.
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/office-hours-susan-4/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T143000
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha Quarterly Check-in
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nOur May 10th gathering will be another of our hour long Quarterly Check-ins where Jenna Hollenstein will talk about mindful and intuitive eating for kids.\nIt’s also a chance to discuss our practice\, past gatherings and things we’d like to see discussed in the future.\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 20000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-11-2017-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170522
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SUMMARY:Mindful Relationships Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Create More Loving\, Passionate\, Honest\, and Resilient Relationships\nA Free 5-Day Online Experience\n  \nI’m excited to let you know that I will be a featured speaker and host in the online Mindful Relationship Summit\, May 17-21. \nThis conference is all about creating and sustaining mindful relationships and embracing love as a spiritual practice. \nIt’s free to access and you can watch my presentation on mindfulness\, passion\, and falling in love as well as presentations from 20 of today’s most renowned mindfulness teachers\, psychologists and relationship experts including Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche\, Dr. Rick Hanson\, Sharon Salzberg\, Dr. Kristin Neff\, Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown\, Rev. angel Kyodo williams\, Dr. Stan Tatkin\, Lodro Rinzler\, and many more. This is one serious lineup and I am excited to participate in this conference as a student as well as a teacher. \nThere is no more important topic that relationships. They are the basis of personal and societal harmony. You can register early now and win some great gifts for helping to spread the word. \nClick here to register for free. \nOver the course of five days\, the summit will explore insights and practical tools for building healthy relationships with ourselves\, others\, and our world. \nDay One: Mindful Relationships\nDay Two: Falling in Love\nDay Three: Growing in Love and Losing Love\nDay Four: Standing in Love and Staying in Love\nDay Five: Love as a Spiritual Path \nClick here to register for free now and get access to all 20 summit sessions and guided meditations from May 17-21. \nHere’s to love\, Susan \nThis event is produced by my friends at The Awake Network. For questions\, contact community@theawakenetwork.com
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mindful-relationships-summit/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele \n 
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-11-2017-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170529
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SUMMARY:Open Heart Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Open your heart to the fierce power of vulnerability\nOne could say that the point of spiritual practice is to open one’s heart. Yet we struggle to come to terms with this. It is so much easier to study gentleness and courage than it is to practice them because our world has conditioned us to believe that when we open our heart\, we risk tremendous sorrow and pain. As we keep the tenderest part of ourselves hidden\, we constantly fail to recognise it also holds the key to our vital energy: our heart is also where love\, creativity\, and magic reside. \nDuring this program\, we will examine what keeps our hearts closed – in relationships\, towards life\, and most of all\, toward ourselves. We will learn how to make friends with our emotions\, not to judge\, improve\, or transform them\, but simply to feel and be with them in a dignified way. As we become unafraid of our darker\, sweeter\, and more piercing emotions\, we can learn to embrace them and discover an incredible source of power\, which is unreachable without walking through vulnerability. \n 
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/open-heart-meditation-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Dechen Choling Shambhala Meditation Center\, Mas Marvent\, St Yrieix sous Aixe\, 87700\, France
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele \n 
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-11-2017-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170604
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SUMMARY:Fearless Creativity: A Writing and Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Susan Piver\, Shambhala meditation teacher and the bestselling author of eight books on a week-long writing and meditation retreat set in the tranquil French countryside in June\, the most beautiful time of year. Relax your mind\, enhance your creativity\, and connect with your true voice. \nWhat do writers want more than anything in the world? Time to write. Yet even if such precious time could be found\, it’s not always easy to settle into the writing groove. This retreat presents a unique opportunity for all who wish for some time and space to settle into an environment that is conducive to inspiration\, imagination\, and expression. \nSupported by the encouraging yet non-intrusive presence of other writers\, the focus of this program is writing. Short periods of the day will also be dedicated to meditation\, a discipline that can truly help us synchronize mind and body in a way that supports the creative process. Evenings will offer a precious opportunity to discuss our work together and open new windows of vision\, insight\, and revelation. \nMeant for writers of all genres and levels\, this retreat is open to anyone who may wish to write\, whether your preference is fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, songwriting\, screenwriting\, or the simple wish to spend time journaling. Those new to meditation practice are fully welcome and detailed instruction will be offered. \nPlease note that the majority of time will be spent on personal writing rather than writing exercises. Bring your ideas\, works-in-progress\, or simply your wish to devote attention to your creativity.
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/fearless-creativity-writing-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Dechen Choling Shambhala Meditation Center\, Mas Marvent\, St Yrieix sous Aixe\, 87700\, France
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele \n 
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-11-2017-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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