ALL BRAINS WELCOME:
LIVE ONLINE MINDFULNESS CLASSES
Monthly Drop-in Classes Starting in 2025!
Join us supportive & nourishing online mindfulness drop-in classes! Everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced meditator, this drop-in session is open to all brains looking to explore mindfulness & self-compassion tools in a supportive group setting!
Classes will include variations to support the needs of all adults including neuro-divergence (such as ADHD, Autism etc), Highly Sensitive Person etc.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to nurture yourself and connect with others in a supportive virtual environment.
These classes will include opportunities to explore various topics about practical everyday mindfulness & self-compassion tools
If you are interested and/or would like more information please send me an email to kristaotcoach@gmail.com (or click below)
& I will add you to the email list for when I send out information about these mindfulness classes!
Join us supportive & nourishing online mindfulness drop-in classes! Everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced meditator, this drop-in session is open to all brains looking to explore mindfulness & self-compassion tools in a supportive group setting!
Classes will include variations to support the needs of all adults including neuro-divergence (such as ADHD, Autism etc), Highly Sensitive Person etc.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to nurture yourself and connect with others in a supportive virtual environment.
- Dates for classes: will be posted here soon!
- Class structure: Talk, mindfulness practice (with optional movement practice) & discussion time
- Online classes-will take place online using Zoom
- Donation based classes (to help to cover the costs of offering these classes and the ability to continue offering them)
These classes will include opportunities to explore various topics about practical everyday mindfulness & self-compassion tools
If you are interested and/or would like more information please send me an email to kristaotcoach@gmail.com (or click below)
& I will add you to the email list for when I send out information about these mindfulness classes!
Past Courses:
Making Friends with Yourself: Intro to the RAIN of Self-compassion Meditation
Including variations to support the needs of adults who identify as ADHD/neurodivergent, highly sensitive, chronic pain/illness/disability & anyone else as well.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Facilitated by Krista Van Iderstine
DATES: Tues Sept 3-Tues Sept 24, 2024
TIMES: 5-6:15 pm MST
ONLINE: Using Zoom platform
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 4 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
The RAIN of Self-compassion is an applied mindfulness practice that can be helpful for making friends with ourselves and our experiences (especially our challenging day-to-day experiences). During the classes you will learn about and explore some variations of this practice to discover what works best for you. This 4-session introduction to the RAIN practice can support you with taking steps towards cultivating more self-compassion in your daily life. Developing self-compassion is a powerful and life-long journey of shifting our relationship with ourself from being our own worst enemy, to becoming a kind and supportive friend that we can regularly call on.
**Please note that previous experience with basic mindfulness meditation practices is recommended for taking this course (such as having participated in some form of introduction to mindfulness class that included mindfulness of body, thoughts, and emotions).
This 4-week course contains:
DATES: Tues Sept 3-Tues Sept 24, 2024
TIMES: 5-6:15 pm MST
ONLINE: Using Zoom platform
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 4 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
The RAIN of Self-compassion is an applied mindfulness practice that can be helpful for making friends with ourselves and our experiences (especially our challenging day-to-day experiences). During the classes you will learn about and explore some variations of this practice to discover what works best for you. This 4-session introduction to the RAIN practice can support you with taking steps towards cultivating more self-compassion in your daily life. Developing self-compassion is a powerful and life-long journey of shifting our relationship with ourself from being our own worst enemy, to becoming a kind and supportive friend that we can regularly call on.
**Please note that previous experience with basic mindfulness meditation practices is recommended for taking this course (such as having participated in some form of introduction to mindfulness class that included mindfulness of body, thoughts, and emotions).
This 4-week course contains:
- Short talks about different aspects of the RAIN of Self-compassion practice
- Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
- Discussion time to ask questions
- Handouts & links to recorded meditations will be provided
Creating Space For Yourself: Introduction to Mindfulness
Including variations to support the needs of adults who identify as ADHD/neurodivergent, highly sensitive, chronic pain/illness/disability & anyone else as well
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Facilitated by Krista Van Iderstine
DATES: Tues May 7-Tues Jun 11, 2024
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 6 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
Mindfulness is a natural human capacity that can be increased through regular practice. Also, each person has unique individual differences, and can benefit from discovering what works for them for engaging in mindfulness in meaningful ways. Mindfulness can help us to get to know ourselves better and respond to ourselves with more kindness and care.
By the end of this 6 part introduction to mindfulness class you will have been provided with information and tools for helping you to engage in regular mindfulness and self-compassion practices. The teachings will include variations you can explore to see what works best for you. Engaging in regular mindfulness practices can be a helpful way to create space for yourself in the midst of busy daily life!
This 6-week introductory course contains:
• Short talks on mindfulness & self-compassion practices
• Basic mindfulness meditation practices such as breath (and other anchors), body, emotions, thoughts & self-compassion
• Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
• Discussion time to ask questions
Including variations to support the needs of adults who identify as ADHD/neurodivergent, highly sensitive, chronic pain/illness/disability & anyone else as well
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Facilitated by Krista Van Iderstine
DATES: Tues May 7-Tues Jun 11, 2024
FEES: Free* *Register if you can attend all 6 live sessions as this is part of my practicum (see below)
Mindfulness is a natural human capacity that can be increased through regular practice. Also, each person has unique individual differences, and can benefit from discovering what works for them for engaging in mindfulness in meaningful ways. Mindfulness can help us to get to know ourselves better and respond to ourselves with more kindness and care.
By the end of this 6 part introduction to mindfulness class you will have been provided with information and tools for helping you to engage in regular mindfulness and self-compassion practices. The teachings will include variations you can explore to see what works best for you. Engaging in regular mindfulness practices can be a helpful way to create space for yourself in the midst of busy daily life!
This 6-week introductory course contains:
• Short talks on mindfulness & self-compassion practices
• Basic mindfulness meditation practices such as breath (and other anchors), body, emotions, thoughts & self-compassion
• Variations and tools for discovering what works for you
• Discussion time to ask questions
- Practicum for MMTCP 2-year program led by Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield
- Mindfulness Teacher Certification is awarded by the Awareness Training Institute & the Greater Good Science Center at University of California, Berkley