Public programs are open to everyone interested in beginning or continuing an existing meditation practice. The following classes, retreats and open meditations have a broad appeal and are designed to meet the needs and interests of people coming from many backgrounds and interests, including

• Beginners with no experience

• Those with some meditation experience looking for a support structure to insure progress

• Those who have taken a Mindfulness-based Stress Management program

• Anyone wanting to re-establish a regular daily practice after a significant break

• Yoga students interested in complementing their physical yoga practice with meditation

Healing Through Self-Acceptance:

The Practice of Loving Kindness to Oneself

Weekly Class
Three Registration Options:  2 Live Classroom options or Audio via the Internet

The contemplation practice of Loving Kindness opens the heart to kindness, empathy, compassion, and unconditional love. The practices of mindfulness and loving kindness are like the two wings of a bird - when practiced together, they allow us to soar to the heights of our human potential.

In this course will use the practices of mindfulness and loving kindness to develop unconditional friendship with ourselves, and to develop a healing self-acceptance of all that we are. As self-acceptance grows, peace and happiness increase many times over – and true spiritual growth unfolds naturally.

Instructor:  Scott McBride

Registration Options:

1. ON-SITE CLASSROOM

   1. 6 Thursday MORNINGS, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
      Location:  The Center for Oneness, Ardmore, PA

   2. 6 Thursday EVENINGS, 7 - 9 PM
      Location:  The Center for Oneness, Ardmore, PA

July 22^nd - August 26^th
Cost:   $90/ $110

             $90 for early registration postmarked by July 14.

               After that date do NOT mail registration but register at the first class.

             $110 at the first class.
Click here to link to registration information.

2. INTERNET CLASSROOM
   You can take this class remotely and on your own timetable by accessing audio recordings at our website (requires computer and internet access.)
   A new set of recordings will be made available each week.
   Cost:   $60, register anytime up until August 10.
   Click here to link to registration information.  

Audio recordings for the Public class are posted here.

Tai Chi / Qi Gong

Weekly Mind Body Program

July 13^th - August 17^th

6 Tuesday mornings     9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Tai Chi / Qi Gong is practiced all over the world by men and women alike as a somatic mind/body/spirit discipline for optimal health.  With regular practice Tai Chi can reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve muscle strength and increase energy, stamina and agility.

For people of all ages and levels, practicing Tai Chi regularly can reduce anxiety, depression and improve overall balance and coordination.  An increased quality of sleep, such as staying asleep longer at night and feeling more alert during the day may be experienced.  Tai Chi has also been shown to slow bone loss in women following menopause, decrease blood pressure and improve cardiovascular fitness, chronic pain and everyday functioning.

Instructor:  Linda Welti Piotrowski

Cost:  $90 for the series;  $20 drop-in rate per class

Location:  The Center for Oneness, Ardmore, PA

To register:  call Linda Welti Piotrowski at 302-388-9879 or email linda@somaticedu.com.

The Liberating Power of Forgiveness

A Day-Long Meditation Retreat

Saturday August 14^th 

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Feelings of hurt, anger, resentment and ill-will are natural responses when we feel ourselves wronged by other people.  And regret, shame and guilt arise when we feel responsible for harming someone else.  But whether we are the injured party or the offending one, when we are unable to forgive - we trap ourselves in cycles of blame or feelings of unworthiness.   Cultivating forgiveness is a simple and direct way to melt the hardness that closes our hearts and keeps us in our pain.  It brings a sense of resolution so that we can return again to a place of open affection towards ourselves and others.  Through forgiveness we let go of what binds us and rediscover tenderness, peace and compassion.

This day-long retreat will be devoted to learning and practicing meditations on forgiveness.   We’ll focus on forgiving ourselves as well as others – exploring how to restore the sense of right relationship.  This program will combine sessions of mindfulness with guided meditations and the Oneness Blessing.

Instructor:  Nancy McBride

Location:  The Center for Oneness, 124 Sibley Avenue in Ardmore
Cost:   $85/ $100

             $85 for early registration postmarked by August 7.

               After that date do NOT mail registration but register at the retreat.

             $100 at the retreat.
Click here to link to registration information.