Change your Mind, Change the World
- “I had tried meditation numerous times in the past, but my previous attempts were unsuccessful – I just couldn’t seem to focus in the exact way we were being instructed, sitting with my eyes closed made me dizzy, and I just didn’t like it. Manidha had us sample and practice – a number of different types of meditations and that made it easy to find several that especially appealed to me despite my prior frustrating experiences. I was able to incorporate meditation into my daily life, in part because of Manidha’s encouragement and in part because I was able to learn from her the skills that enabled me to relax my body quickly, allowing me to give myself permission to meditate for relatively brief periods of time and not to become discouraged if I didn’t have a long period of time available to meditate."Jill R. Rosenthal, MD
- “I found the meditation and mindfulness class to be quite helpful in helping me cultivate in my life both increased relaxation and a focus on present experience. In the class, Manidha did an excellent job of teaching an interesting progression of mindfulness and meditation techniques. The group discussions also added a variety of ideas, insights, and experiences. In summary, I can highly recommend this class.”Ken Zirinsky, MD
- “I have known Manidha for 20 years. Our relationship began with Manidha as my supervisor, then the clinic manager, then my teacher. I should not have ended that last sentence with the word ‘teacher.’ I should have begun the sentence that way. ... I was invited to join her instructional meditation group. Although I had not meditated in many years, I felt the need to reacquaint myself with the practice. I was already so comfortable with and trusting of Manidha. I was quick to sign up. Of course, I was not disappointed, as her gentle and calm demeanor transferred to her teaching. I am so excited that she has chosen to head down the path of a teacher full time.”Rose Long, Health Unit Coordinator
- “I would like to express my gratitude to Manidha, especially today, when I had to testify in court. I was totally out of my element, but drew on the mindfulness skills I learned in your 6-week series, and not only did the right words flow out of my mouth, but I was calm throughout. Those skills were very helpful to me today as they have been since she introduced them to me over a year ago."Sandi Gerling, CNM, ARNP
- “I got so much out of Manidha’s meditation class the first time I took it, I signed up to take it again. One of the most important things I learned is that meditation can be done anywhere, anytime; no special equipment or setting are needed. With as little as one breath, I can refocus, calm down and re-energize. A second important thing I learned is that meditation is practice, with a life-long learning curve. That is why it is so valuable to make time for meditation every day. Just as an athlete practices for the big event, a daily meditation practice enables a person to face life’s challenges with clarity, intention and a sense of inner-wellness. This makes a big difference in life.”Verna Lilly, LPN
Courses Now Offered
5-Week Mindfulness for Stress Course
“One of the most important things I learned is that meditation can be done anywhere, anytime; no special equipment or setting are needed. With as little as one breath, I can refocus, calm down and re-energize.”
Mindfulness for Children
Through a variety of engaging lessons around mindfulness, children learn life skills to help focus attention and increase self regulation. Kindness, generosity, gratitude and other positive emotion practices are also covered to offer direct experiences of empowered choice.
NEW – Mindfulness for Health Course
Develop a new relationship with pain or chronic illness using mindfulness to interrupt the cycle of tension, reaction and suffering. Learn to practice kindness, awareness and choice to remain steady through life’s ups and downs.