Embodying the Four Postures for Meditation

Name: Embodying the Four Postures for Meditation
Start: 2024-10-05T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-05T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Summit Presbyterian Church

Schedule

Sat Oct 05 2024 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Summit Presbyterian Church | Bala Cynwyd, PA

DVI Community Sit - a hybrid event (in person or online)
Join us for “Embodying the Four Postures for Meditation” with DVI Steering Committee Member, Amy Ward Brimmer.
The traditional image of a meditator is someone sitting cross-legged on the ground with their eyes closed. But the Buddha taught that awakening can happen in other ways, with movement as well as in stillness.
In this community gathering, we will practice the four postures for meditation: sitting, standing, reclining, and walking. Using the fundamentals of embodied mindfulness that Amy has practiced and taught for 30+ years, we’ll explore how to get comfortable and cultivate ease in each of the four postures, as well as the pros and cons of each.
Amy will assist with optional hands-on guidance, to help you find a lively balance, with less tension and more ease. As you listen to your body, you will strengthen a present-moment connection that leads to a more authentic responsiveness.
Perhaps you’ll discover which postures lead to deeper concentration, or how they best support your practice under different conditions. At a minimum, we will follow the wise instruction offered by Joseph Goldstein and others: When you sit/stand/recline/walk, know you are sitting/standing/reclining/walking.
This program is appropriate for both new and experienced meditators — all are welcome.
Those with mobility issues will be assisted in adapting to each of the postures, so do not worry – the dharma can meet you however you show up!
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Teacher bio: Amy Ward Brimmer has been investigating mindfulness and self-expression since childhood. She is the owner of Way Opens Wellness in Yardley, PA, where she offers Alexander Technique, Somatic Release bodywork, Qigong, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Compassionate Listening, and Insight meditation instruction.