Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

This daylong offers a gentle introduction to the foundations of mindfulness meditation, with guided practice in awareness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking, and eating. The program includes both sitting and walking meditation, along with time for discussion, creating a supportive space to explore the basics at a steady, accessible pace.

It is well suited for complete beginners, as well as for anyone wishing to refresh and deepen their understanding of core practice. Participants are asked to bring lunch.

Ines Freedman first discovered meditation through her yoga practice in 1970. She has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1985, with Gil Fronsdal as her primary teacher since 1995. A graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader Program and former Managing Director of Insight Meditation Center, she currently directs and teaches the Audiodharma Online Meditation Course and serves on the IMC Chaplaincy council. She is also a retired chiropractor.