Calendar

Each meeting includes a period
of quiet sitting meditation followed by discussion or reading on
mindfulness topics from a perspective free of religious or supernatural
beliefs but informed by positive humanist ideals. Discussions are peer-
based in nature involving shared leadership responsibilities. Meditation
practitioners of all experience levels, including beginners, are welcomed
as are participants in other meditation groups, which this meetup
should complement. There is no required fee for attendance, but small
donations are accepted solely to reimburse the Center for Mindful Living
for its generosity in making available meeting space.

Please register at the link below!
JourneyDanceTM is not about learning steps, it’s about revealing, recovering and re-discovering your natural intuitive movement. We activate imagination and utilize diverse forms of freestyle improvisational dance, yoga, ritual, theater, and shamanism to a
soundtrack of inspiring world music, creating a barefoot ecstatic celebration of the human spirit. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance!

Facilitated by Katherine Toledano.

Limited to 12 participants, so reserve your spot, today! Registration and more information: Please check back.

Centering Prayer is one of the two main forms of Christian meditation practices, with the intention of sitting or resting quietly in the presence of God.  

The Centering Prayer group, which meets Mondays from 1-2.  Newcomers are always welcome.  This group is free for members and donation based for non-members.

Join us!

Dr. Barbara Ray facilitates the group.  Dr. Ray,  a former professor of special education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has practiced Centering Prayer for many years and was trained by Contemplative Outreach as a Centering Prayer facilitator in 2008.   

Any interested person is invited.

By Donation

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.

About the Class

This is a drop-in meditation class taught in a style that combines ancient meditation techniques with modern cognitive science. The intention of the class is to inform and inspire your meditation, with the ultimate goal of creating a consistent and rewarding practice. Each class consists of 15 minutes of instruction, 30 minutes of meditation, and 30 minutes of practice check-in. All meditation traditions and religious backgrounds are welcome. The class is by Dana (a Pali word meaning charity or generosity), with a suggested minimum of $5.

About the Teacher

Upasaka Upali (aka Paul) has been teaching meditation since 2014 and currently studies with Upasaka Culadasa, author of The Mind Illuminated. He teaches meditation to students from all over the world and especially loves connecting with local meditators in Chattanooga. You can learn more about Upali here: upalimeditation.com

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a scientifically validated, secular, intensive 8-week course designed to empower participants through meditative awareness to take an active role in the management of their own health and wellness. MBSR teaches the practice of mindfulness through meditation, yoga, and awareness brought into our everyday lives. This course was pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. and Saki Santorelli, Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and completely revised in 2014. Currently, there are over 200 medical centers and many other health related organizations  in the United States and Europe that teach MBSR programs. More information about some of the recent research into the health benefits of MBSR is availableHERE. 

Dream Group - Facilitated by Susan Smartt and Lisa Harrison

All dreams come in the service of health and wholeness.
~Jeremy Taylor

"Working with dreams" means remembering and exploring the dreams with an eye to their symbolic meaning. Each one of us is uniquely blind to the deeper meanings of our own dreams, and group dream work helps us see what amazing gifts are there below the surface of their obvious appearance. Work with your dreams for personal growth, remembering one of the most important things Jung said about dreams and dreamwork: "It is not in understanding our dreams which brings about transformation, but the intensity with which we engage the images."

A lunch time dream group will meet for 1 hour. Please bring a dream and be prepared to share a dream title.

The group will choose one dream per session to explore in detail using the projective technique, The Haden Method.

Members: FREE
Non-members: $10

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

We heard you and are adding an opportunity to practice mindfulness as a family. This class will introduce mindfulness concepts and practices in a family friendly way. Designed for adults and their kids (kindergarten aged and up) to learn and practice together, so disconnect from devices and reconnect to yourself and each other on Wednesdays from 4:15PM to 4:45PM.

Led by Elizabeth Kabalka.

The Spring Forest Qigong practice sessions are open to the public as well as to practitioners of qigong; no prior experience with qigong is necessary. The practice session varies from week to week but in general consists of a qigong exercise for one's well being, some techniques for helping oneself to heal from specific ailments (common to the time of year), and the session closes with a 15 -20 minute gentle healing meditation

Facilitated by Eileen Meagher

Eileen Meagher has been studying qigong since 2003 with Master Chunyi Lin, International Master of Qigong and Tai Chi and Creator of Spring Forest Qigong.  In 2009, she was certified as a Master Healer and Instructor of Levels I and II of Spring Forest Qigong.  She renewed her teaching certification in August of 2014. 

For further information call her at 423-902-8380 or email her at [email protected]

Members: FREE
Non-members: $10

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

The Tara Mandala Sangha practices Tibetan Buddhism under the direction of Lama Tsultrim Allione, Director of Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. All are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing for sitting meditation. The group's practice changes, so please refer to the Facebook Page or contact them for up to date information.

Facilitated by Jenn Fahey

Jenn holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and has been studying and practicing meditation since 2003. She has been leading the Tara Mandala Chattanooga Sangha since 2009 under the direction of Lama Tsultrim Allione and has attended retreats at Tara Mandala in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Key West, Florida. She now serves as the Tara Mandala Satellite Sangha Coordinator and is supporting new practice groups forming across the globe. Jenn is committed to bringing meditation, contemplation and mindfulness into her daily life and sharing the benefits with our community and beyond.

Donation Suggested

Website: www.taramandala.org

Contact: Jennifer Fahey
Email: [email protected]
More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

Presence With Yoga offers a gentle and user friendly approach for those desiring a  slow style of yoga or who may have physical limitations. Benefits include ease of movement, strengthening and flexibility, focus and relaxation. Class ends with fifteen minutes of meditation.

Facilitated by Sue Reynolds

Sue Reynolds (RYT- E 500) began yoga practice in 1972. She has studied with many master teachers, earned several teaching certifications and has enjoyed introducing yoga to Chattanoogans for over three decades. Chattanooga's first yoga studio was opened by Sue in 1999.

Members: FREE
Non-members: $10

Contact: Sue Reynolds
Email: [email protected]
More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

Chattanooga Insight is dedicated to the teaching and practice of meditation and mindfulness in the Insight/Vipassana tradition. Informed by Buddhism and other contemplative traditions, we will explore themes such as mindfulness, insight, daily life practice, and the transformative power of presence.

Guiding teachers: Kittisaro and Thanissara.

Donation Suggested

To sign up for the newsletter, send an email to Yong Oh at [email protected].

Contact: Yong Oh
Email: [email protected]

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

The Importance of Sibling Position in Your Family System
- Carla Goette, facilitator


Carla Goette 
For over twenty years, Carla has been a mental health therapist in the Chattanooga area. Her graduate work at UTC included extensive research in the area of children and the effects of parental death on their grieving process. Carla developed a grief support program for children, teens, and adults which she piloted in Chattanooga and eventually marketed nationwide. 
Carla’s interest in Bowen Family Systems Theory began approximately twenty-five years ago when it was introduced by a local clinician whose training had been at Georgetown University where Murray Bowen taught. She has actively pursued more extensive training and understanding of the theory for the past five years. Carla has seen significant changes in the lives of her own clients by sharing and applying Bowen Theory to their families. As well, Carla acknowledges the work she has done with her family of origin and her nuclear family has changed the course of her life. 
Carla has been married to Bill, a middle school teacher, for 34 years. They have two grown daughters and one daughter still in high school. She has two grandchildren whom she loves to spoil as often as she can. Carla and her family are very involved in a local church and have a special interest in local and foreign missions and teaching Bible to younger students. 

Each meeting includes a period
of quiet sitting meditation followed by discussion or reading on
mindfulness topics from a perspective free of religious or supernatural
beliefs but informed by positive humanist ideals. Discussions are peer-
based in nature involving shared leadership responsibilities. Meditation
practitioners of all experience levels, including beginners, are welcomed
as are participants in other meditation groups, which this meetup
should complement. There is no required fee for attendance, but small
donations are accepted solely to reimburse the Center for Mindful Living
for its generosity in making available meeting space.

Centering Prayer is one of the two main forms of Christian meditation practices, with the intention of sitting or resting quietly in the presence of God.  

The Centering Prayer group, which meets Mondays from 1-2.  Newcomers are always welcome.  This group is free for members and donation based for non-members.

Join us!

Dr. Barbara Ray facilitates the group.  Dr. Ray,  a former professor of special education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has practiced Centering Prayer for many years and was trained by Contemplative Outreach as a Centering Prayer facilitator in 2008.   

Any interested person is invited.

By Donation

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.

About the Class

This is a drop-in meditation class taught in a style that combines ancient meditation techniques with modern cognitive science. The intention of the class is to inform and inspire your meditation, with the ultimate goal of creating a consistent and rewarding practice. Each class consists of 15 minutes of instruction, 30 minutes of meditation, and 30 minutes of practice check-in. All meditation traditions and religious backgrounds are welcome. The class is by Dana (a Pali word meaning charity or generosity), with a suggested minimum of $5.

About the Teacher

Upasaka Upali (aka Paul) has been teaching meditation since 2014 and currently studies with Upasaka Culadasa, author of The Mind Illuminated. He teaches meditation to students from all over the world and especially loves connecting with local meditators in Chattanooga. You can learn more about Upali here: upalimeditation.com

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your emotions?  Have you noticed that becoming more aware and conscious doesn't necessarily offer you emotional relief?  Join us the second Wednesday of each month 12 to 12:45pm to open to self-compassion, nurture your body, and learn to be more nimble with your feeling states.  We will limit discussions to the practice without reference to the content or story of the emotional response to ensure your privacy and to keep the practice educational, not intentionally therapeutic in nature.  Please join us to enrich and deepen your practice and enjoy the benefits of community.

"Riding Your Inner Waves" practice will be facilitated by Julie L. Brown, LPC-MHSP, a Vanderbilt trained therapist with over 20 years experience working with trauma, emotions and contemplative practices.

We heard you and are adding an opportunity to practice mindfulness as a family. This class will introduce mindfulness concepts and practices in a family friendly way. Designed for adults and their kids (kindergarten aged and up) to learn and practice together, so disconnect from devices and reconnect to yourself and each other on Wednesdays from 4:15PM to 4:45PM.

Led by Elizabeth Kabalka.

The Spring Forest Qigong practice sessions are open to the public as well as to practitioners of qigong; no prior experience with qigong is necessary. The practice session varies from week to week but in general consists of a qigong exercise for one's well being, some techniques for helping oneself to heal from specific ailments (common to the time of year), and the session closes with a 15 -20 minute gentle healing meditation

Facilitated by Eileen Meagher

Eileen Meagher has been studying qigong since 2003 with Master Chunyi Lin, International Master of Qigong and Tai Chi and Creator of Spring Forest Qigong.  In 2009, she was certified as a Master Healer and Instructor of Levels I and II of Spring Forest Qigong.  She renewed her teaching certification in August of 2014. 

For further information call her at 423-902-8380 or email her at [email protected]

Members: FREE
Non-members: $10

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

The Tara Mandala Sangha practices Tibetan Buddhism under the direction of Lama Tsultrim Allione, Director of Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. All are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing for sitting meditation. The group's practice changes, so please refer to the Facebook Page or contact them for up to date information.

Facilitated by Jenn Fahey

Jenn holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and has been studying and practicing meditation since 2003. She has been leading the Tara Mandala Chattanooga Sangha since 2009 under the direction of Lama Tsultrim Allione and has attended retreats at Tara Mandala in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Key West, Florida. She now serves as the Tara Mandala Satellite Sangha Coordinator and is supporting new practice groups forming across the globe. Jenn is committed to bringing meditation, contemplation and mindfulness into her daily life and sharing the benefits with our community and beyond.

Donation Suggested

Website: www.taramandala.org

Contact: Jennifer Fahey
Email: [email protected]
More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

Presence With Yoga offers a gentle and user friendly approach for those desiring a  slow style of yoga or who may have physical limitations. Benefits include ease of movement, strengthening and flexibility, focus and relaxation. Class ends with fifteen minutes of meditation.

Facilitated by Sue Reynolds

Sue Reynolds (RYT- E 500) began yoga practice in 1972. She has studied with many master teachers, earned several teaching certifications and has enjoyed introducing yoga to Chattanoogans for over three decades. Chattanooga's first yoga studio was opened by Sue in 1999.

Members: FREE
Non-members: $10

Contact: Sue Reynolds
Email: [email protected]
More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

Chattanooga Insight is dedicated to the teaching and practice of meditation and mindfulness in the Insight/Vipassana tradition. Informed by Buddhism and other contemplative traditions, we will explore themes such as mindfulness, insight, daily life practice, and the transformative power of presence.

Guiding teachers: Kittisaro and Thanissara.

Donation Suggested

To sign up for the newsletter, send an email to Yong Oh at [email protected].

Contact: Yong Oh
Email: [email protected]

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

Another opportunity to explore your dreams in a supportive community, this time meeting outside of the workweek! This class meets monthly, on the third Saturday.

Each meeting includes a period
of quiet sitting meditation followed by discussion or reading on
mindfulness topics from a perspective free of religious or supernatural
beliefs but informed by positive humanist ideals. Discussions are peer-
based in nature involving shared leadership responsibilities. Meditation
practitioners of all experience levels, including beginners, are welcomed
as are participants in other meditation groups, which this meetup
should complement. There is no required fee for attendance, but small
donations are accepted solely to reimburse the Center for Mindful Living
for its generosity in making available meeting space.

Centering Prayer is one of the two main forms of Christian meditation practices, with the intention of sitting or resting quietly in the presence of God.  

The Centering Prayer group, which meets Mondays from 1-2.  Newcomers are always welcome.  This group is free for members and donation based for non-members.

Join us!

Dr. Barbara Ray facilitates the group.  Dr. Ray,  a former professor of special education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has practiced Centering Prayer for many years and was trained by Contemplative Outreach as a Centering Prayer facilitator in 2008.   

Any interested person is invited.

By Donation

More Info: NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.

About the Class

This is a drop-in meditation class taught in a style that combines ancient meditation techniques with modern cognitive science. The intention of the class is to inform and inspire your meditation, with the ultimate goal of creating a consistent and rewarding practice. Each class consists of 15 minutes of instruction, 30 minutes of meditation, and 30 minutes of practice check-in. All meditation traditions and religious backgrounds are welcome. The class is by Dana (a Pali word meaning charity or generosity), with a suggested minimum of $5.

About the Teacher

Upasaka Upali (aka Paul) has been teaching meditation since 2014 and currently studies with Upasaka Culadasa, author of The Mind Illuminated. He teaches meditation to students from all over the world and especially loves connecting with local meditators in Chattanooga. You can learn more about Upali here: upalimeditation.com