Mindfulness Meditation:
Awakening in Community
A 6-week Drop-in Course
With Lani Weissbach
Thursdays, 11:15am-Noon
October 17th-November 21st
Indy Movement Arts Collective
'That little rotation in consciousness, in the shift in the way you look at things, make[s] an enormous difference in how you’re going to live your life. Actually, the body has its ear
to the rail. It’s kind of listening. When your attitude shifts in a certain way, there’s a lot of evidence that your body also shifts in certain ways that move in a direction of greater balance, healing, recovery, restoration, and sometimes even the curing of disease states, but that’s not the object for meditating."
-Jon Kabat-Zinn
What is Mindfulness?
The practice of mindfulness, which can be defined as the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally, is a simple and profound method for anyone who seeks to feel greater ease and well-being. Some of the benefits of a mindfulness meditation practice include:
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Gaining a foundation of calm and inner stability
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Growing compassion for self and others
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Gaining wider and deeper insight into “unsolvable” problems, both professional and personal
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Attaining more resilience in the face of crises or setbacks, and receiving successes and failures alike with acceptance and grace
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Relief from physical pain, tension, and the effects of stress
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Rediscovering enjoyment in the life you have
Using the rich tradition of Insight (Vipassana) meditation as a backbone for our practice, we will explore weekly themes through short talks, guided meditations and interactive engagement. Weekly themes may include (but are not limited to) the following:
What Is Mindfulness?
The Art of Practice
Mindfulness of the Body
Mindfulness of Breath
Metta (Lovingkindness)
Mindfulness of Emotions and Feelings
Self-Compassion/RAIN
Compassion for Others
Working with Pain and Illness
Mindfulness of Thoughts
Self-Forgiveness
Forgiveness of Others
Impermanence, Grief, and Loss
Happiness and Joy
Equanimity and Peace
Gratitude/Generosity
Chairs for seated meditation will be provided for each participant; however, if you prefer to sit on the floor (using a meditation cushion or bench), you are welcome to bring your own props. If you plan to sit on the floor, consider bringing an additional blanket for extra cushioning, as we will be on a carpeted but hard floor.
Note: While there are great benefits to practicing meditation alone, the practice of meditation in community with others can provide a powerful sense of belonging and support on our path. Whether you have decades of experience with meditation or are a true beginner, please join Lani and fellow curious-minded humans for this unique opportunity to grow, learn and heal together. Everyone is welcome!
Book Your Spot
October 17th-November 21st
Thursdays, 11:15am-Noon
$10/Single Class
IMAC Class Passes are accepted.
*Please note that if you use your IMAC 5-Class or 10-Class pass you will not be reimbursed for the balance, since an IMAC 5-Class Pass equates to $13/class and a 10-Class Pass equates to $12/class.
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10 US dollars
About the Instructor
Meet Lani Weissbach
Lani Weissbach has been a devoted educator of mindful movement and meditation practices for over 30 years and has been privileged to work with thousands of students from all walks of life. She teaches yoga, meditation, and somatic movement/dance for a variety of organizations including colleges and universities, private studios, businesses, and wellness centers. Lani is a graduate and associate faculty for the Eastwest Somatics Institute, a certified yoga teacher with the Integral Yoga
Institute, and will graduate from a 2-year mindfulness meditation teacher certification program in January 2025, led by renowned mindfulness teachers and clinical psychologists Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Lani is the Director of Embodied Learning for the Indianapolis Movement Arts
Collective, where she teaches somatic movement/dance classes and organizes workshops. Lani has an MFA in dance from Arizona State University, is a Master Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist
(MSME/T) with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA) and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) with Yoga Alliance.
