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

Foundations of Meditation

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

Living as we do in difficult times, the ability to let go and be clear in the present moment is an essential skill for living our lives with sanity, balance, love and humor.   Meditation teaches us this skill and much more.  This course is designed to give you all the tools you need to develop (or revitalize) a regular meditation practice in support of a conscious life.   We’ll begin with the whys of practice and proceed with a thorough and practical exploration of the hows.  Topics will include

• How to establish a daily meditation

• Relaxation

• Cultivating attention

• Non-judgmental awareness

• Inhabiting the body

• Developing awareness of breathing

• Dealing with thoughts

• Effort and the attitude of non-striving

• Developing empathy for yourself

• Common challenges and how to remedy them

• The fruits of practice

This class is open to everyone.  No previous meditation experience is required. 

Classes will include guided meditations, talks, exercises and discussion.  The class format is set up to provide opportunity for personal guidance from a qualified teacher as well as for sharing experiences with others in the class. 

Each class will be recorded and made available on a weekly basis to registered students via the internet for listening and downloading.  Participants are encouraged to re-listen to talks each week and to use the recordings to guide their meditation.  Having the recordings also means that if you miss a class, you can listen to the recording and catch up before the next class.

Instructor:  Scott McBride  (for more information about Scott, go to his Faculty page)

Registration Options:

1. ON-SITE CLASSROOM

   1. 8 Thursday MORNINGS, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
      Location:  The Center for Oneness, Ardmore, PA

   2. 8 Thursday EVENINGS, 7 - 9 PM
      Location:  The Main Line Unitarian Church, Devon, PA

January 28^th - March 18^th
Cost:   $120/ $145
             $120 for early registration postmarked by January 18.
             After that date do NOT mail registration but register at the first class.
             $145 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:   $80, register anytime up until March 10^th
   Click here to link to registration information.  

Audio recordings for the Public class are posted here.

Introduction to Meditation

3 Hour Workshop

Sunday January 24^th  1:00 to 4:00 PM

Are you looking for more peace of mind?  Do you want to learn to relax more deeply?  Are you interested in a simple practice that can give you more emotional stability, clarity of mind, and openness of heart?  Are you curious about meditation but don’t know where to start?  Have you tried to meditate from a book or a CD but felt you didn’t quite get it?  

Let us help you learn to do something that can change your life.

With thorough instruction and skillful support anyone can learn to meditate.

Meditation has enriched the lives of millions of people worldwide.  The National Institute of Health is funding millions of dollars of research on the positive effects of meditation.  It is fast becoming a staple in the healthcare environment and is now found in many fields including business, sports, education and psychology.  This is not to mention its potential role in one’s spiritual life.

Clear Light Meditation Group offers expert instruction from highly qualified teachers in a safe and nurturing environment.

Please join us for a 3 hour workshop that can put you on a path to inner peace!

This workshop is an excellent way to learn about mindfulness meditation.  We recommend pairing it with our 8 week ‘Foundations of Meditation’ course that begins on Thursday January 28.  You can take this workshop to get a feel for meditation and what it involves.  The 8 week class provides you with a support structure, additional instruction and everything you need to establish a regular practice.

Instructor:  Scott McBride (for more information about Scott, go to his Faculty page)

Cost:  $45

Location:  The Center for Oneness, Ardmore, PA