Dear friends, I'm so happy to introduce a brand new meditation retreat focused on compassion and lovingkindness. Thank you for your patience as I designed this day. Sunday, July 26, 10 AM to 4 PM, North Austin (in person). Most meditation begins with the breath. This day begins with the heart. A free, secular day retreat on the four qualities of the heart: lovingkindness, compassion, joy in others' good fortune, and a wide, steady equanimity. No belief required. Short teaching, guided practice, time to talk. Again and again, a little deeper each round. New sitters welcome. Longtime sitters who were never shown the heart, especially welcome. Bring a cushion, comfortable clothes, and your own lunch. Offered as a gift. Nothing to pay to reserve your seat. Only 20 spots on each platform. If you use Meetup, sign up there. If you don't, feel free to use Eventbrite. Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/meditation/events/315657042/ Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-open-heart-a-one-day-meditation-retreat-tickets-1993778883311 With warmth, Brandon

The pranayama at the beginning of the meditation helps me to calm the mind greatly which in turn helps me to ease into the meditation.

The mind is clearer with each meditation. 😊

If you’re new here, please take a moment to introduce yourself in the comments! Currently we meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8am CST for freely offered meditation sessions. You can find them within our calendar. Have fun! Any questions let me know 🙏 Warmly, Brandon