Teaching
I have given these talks from time to time over the years, but I have never offered them in Ontario! A few people asked me if I might do it live here… so:
Deepening Your Prayer and Meditation Practice, July 27th 11-1/1:30 approximately (free or donation, see below) followed by a potluck lunch
This an introductory workshop about how the arts and physical awareness can help us meditate/pray more deeply. It will begin with an informative talk with some simple science, tools from spiritual texts (Mostly Baha’i/Zen maybe some some Hindu/Christian…) followed by a very short, guided meditation session and then sharing.
- the talk: basic information about deep internal versus more external bodily awareness, (the diaphragm, the circulatory system, the brain…) with simple tools to direct one’s awareness to better serve a practice of self-knowledge (prayer/meditation)
BREAK
- the meditation: I will lead a SIMPLE 10-30 minute (depending on interest!) meditation session with guided physical awareness scanning the sharing: I will offer ways that over the year I have learned to ‘cheat’, as a meditator. This will launch a discussion to learn from each other creative ways we have learned to get around blocks and maintain a more consistent practice when it gets hard!
OPTIONAL POTLUCK LUNCH… stay and hang out!
Note: This is a very basic workshop, open to anyone from any Faith or non-religious practice (runners/yoga practitioners…), there will be time to learn from each other, so advanced to total beginners in meditation/prayer welcome!
Please RSVP to Erika Batdorf at
erika@batdorf.org
(anyone coming from Toronto, perhaps let me know if you have space for car-pooling!)
Feel free to forward to anyone you think might enjoy this!
The workshop is free, but you are welcome to make a donation to STREAMS HUB
Creative meditation
Saturday May 3 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday June 7 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Open to all
Using physical, vocal and written exercises you will explore different approaches to self-reflection. Integrating the breath and the body, you will ‘ask yourself questions’ with simple structures for creative response. This session is designed to guide you through your own process. Great to free up your imagination, deepen self-awareness and offer creative tools you can add to your artistic or meditation practice.
COST - One Session - $65+ HST Both - $120+ HST
For more information or to register email: tbt@batdorf.org
About the schoolhouse
An inspiring space designed to spark creativity and enhance productivity
Nestled along a picturesque country road, the charming schoolhouse sits on 3 acres of woods and wildflowers, complete with a serene path for peaceful walks. Built in 1927, the property boasts a spacious deck, as well as a firepit for evening hangouts. Inside the schoolhouse, you'll discover a stunning 800 sq ft studio with a beautifully crafted, naturally sprung wood floor — an inspiring space designed to spark creativity and enhance productivity.
