Ever surprised by impulsive speech and actions?

In a quandary about which direction to move?

There is an awareness that knows the difference between conditioned impulses that lead to struggle and confusion, and authentic action appropriate to the situation. That awareness can be cultivated.

Join us on Vashon Island for a weekend of instruction and practice in embodied sitting and moving, with opportunities for questions, group discussion, and individual interviews.

Sitting meditation will include stability (shamatha) and insight (vipashyana) so that we can explore and clarify impulses, awareness, and intention.

Moving meditation will include the eight pieces of brocade from the Taoist tradition, and Authentic Movement, an "eyes closed" form which supports genuine stillness and movement arising from the body as well as the empathetic witness, both outer and inner.

These teachings and practices are suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners. The aim is to integrate body, emotions, mind, and activity.

Participants will share food and cooking.