Rooted and Resilient: An Online Retreat with Spring Washam to Support the East Bay Meditation Center
Friday, May 15 5PM - 7PM PST | Saturday, May 16 10AM - 5PM PST
Much of our lives are being spent in front of the screen these days. We invite you to come as you are and when you're able to. Do what you need to, when you need to, to feel comfortable. Our hope is to be able to record this session and offer it to registered guests after the retreat.
ASL Interpreation Provided
How do we remain hopeful in the midst of so much fear and despair? With the shifts that are coming our way each day, what new world can we imagine, what future can be born out of our current circumstances? How can we deepen the roots of resilience in ourselves and our communities to meet these times?
Join beloved meditation teacher, author and visionary leader Spring Washam online as we explore how to meet the challenges of this current moment with an open heart, and find wisdom, strength and courage to face the unknown.
In this special weekend retreat we will learn how to apply the teachings of compassion to the moment-to-moment reality of the "new normal" of our everyday lives, while developing a fierceness that will help us move into the future that is unfolding in ways we could never have imagined only a couple of months ago.
Whether right now you need to focus on cultivating supportive practices for yourself, or develop skills to engage more broadly with what is unfolding in our world, the dharma teachings and mindfulness practices we will explore together can support you as we respond to this unprecedented time.
The program begins Friday, May 15 with a short program in the evening and includes a full day of offerings on Saturday, May 16, including dharma teachings on love, hope and resilience; periods of meditation and mindful movement; and small group discussions.
This retreat is open to all and is well-suited for people who are new to meditation practice as well as experienced practitioners.
This offering is a fundraiser for the East Bay Meditation Center and we ask that you give as generously as you are able to support our programs, for the benefit of all. If you would like to fund for someone who is unable to give financially to attend, please purchase a Generosity Ticket below and East Bay Meditation Center will distribute them as needed. If you would like to receieve a Geneoristy Ticket to attend the retreat without charge, please email [email protected].
Zoom links will be sent out to all registered guests 24 hours before the event. We will send out both the main Zoom link and ASL Interpretation Zoom link out at the same time. Please check your spam folder on that date, as Eventbrite messages may end up there!
Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders and former core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She is also the co-founder of a new organization called Communities Rizing, which is dedicated to providing yoga and meditation teacher training programs for communities of color. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher's council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism for the last 20 years. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a shamanic practitioner and has studied indigenous healing practices for over a decade. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys, an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. Her writing and teachings have appeared in many online journals and publications such as Lions Roar, Tricycle, and Belief.net. She has been a guest on many popular podcasts and radio shows. She currently travels and teaches meditation retreats, workshops and classes worldwide.
Yoga and Mindful Movement by:
Elika Aird, Owner of Blissful Bodies Yoga + Birth Services. Her classes blend the strength of a flowing dance along with insightful postures to restore and revitalize the entire body from the outer to the innermost levels. She will help us find our roots with a gentle asana practice.
Master Ellis IV is a martial artist with more than 35 years of experience in helping people strengthen the connections between the body, mind and spirit. He teaches toddlers, youth, adults, senior citizens, athletes, the physically challenged, and autistic children. He has more than 30 years of meditation practice in Christian, Zen, Vipassana and New Thought traditions; and has written about martial arts, spirituality, and alternative health for major media. Master Ellis leads Ananda Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in Oakland, where he teaches traditional martial arts, self-defense and Five Realms Meditative Movement.
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Friday, May 15 5PM - 7PM PST | Saturday, May 16 10AM - 5PM PST
Much of our lives are being spent in front of the screen these days. We invite you to come as you are and when you're able to. Do what you need to, when you need to, to feel comfortable. Our hope is to be able to record this session and offer it to registered guests after the retreat.
ASL Interpreation Provided
How do we remain hopeful in the midst of so much fear and despair? With the shifts that are coming our way each day, what new world can we imagine, what future can be born out of our current circumstances? How can we deepen the roots of resilience in ourselves and our communities to meet these times?
Join beloved meditation teacher, author and visionary leader Spring Washam online as we explore how to meet the challenges of this current moment with an open heart, and find wisdom, strength and courage to face the unknown.
In this special weekend retreat we will learn how to apply the teachings of compassion to the moment-to-moment reality of the "new normal" of our everyday lives, while developing a fierceness that will help us move into the future that is unfolding in ways we could never have imagined only a couple of months ago.
Whether right now you need to focus on cultivating supportive practices for yourself, or develop skills to engage more broadly with what is unfolding in our world, the dharma teachings and mindfulness practices we will explore together can support you as we respond to this unprecedented time.
The program begins Friday, May 15 with a short program in the evening and includes a full day of offerings on Saturday, May 16, including dharma teachings on love, hope and resilience; periods of meditation and mindful movement; and small group discussions.
This retreat is open to all and is well-suited for people who are new to meditation practice as well as experienced practitioners.
This offering is a fundraiser for the East Bay Meditation Center and we ask that you give as generously as you are able to support our programs, for the benefit of all. If you would like to fund for someone who is unable to give financially to attend, please purchase a Generosity Ticket below and East Bay Meditation Center will distribute them as needed. If you would like to receieve a Geneoristy Ticket to attend the retreat without charge, please email [email protected].
Zoom links will be sent out to all registered guests 24 hours before the event. We will send out both the main Zoom link and ASL Interpretation Zoom link out at the same time. Please check your spam folder on that date, as Eventbrite messages may end up there!
Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders and former core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She is also the co-founder of a new organization called Communities Rizing, which is dedicated to providing yoga and meditation teacher training programs for communities of color. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher's council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism for the last 20 years. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a shamanic practitioner and has studied indigenous healing practices for over a decade. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys, an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. Her writing and teachings have appeared in many online journals and publications such as Lions Roar, Tricycle, and Belief.net. She has been a guest on many popular podcasts and radio shows. She currently travels and teaches meditation retreats, workshops and classes worldwide.
Yoga and Mindful Movement by:
Elika Aird, Owner of Blissful Bodies Yoga + Birth Services. Her classes blend the strength of a flowing dance along with insightful postures to restore and revitalize the entire body from the outer to the innermost levels. She will help us find our roots with a gentle asana practice.
Master Ellis IV is a martial artist with more than 35 years of experience in helping people strengthen the connections between the body, mind and spirit. He teaches toddlers, youth, adults, senior citizens, athletes, the physically challenged, and autistic children. He has more than 30 years of meditation practice in Christian, Zen, Vipassana and New Thought traditions; and has written about martial arts, spirituality, and alternative health for major media. Master Ellis leads Ananda Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in Oakland, where he teaches traditional martial arts, self-defense and Five Realms Meditative Movement.
Rooted and Resilient: An Online Retreat with Spring Washam to Support the East Bay Meditation Center
Friday, May 15 5PM - 7PM PST | Saturday, May 16 10AM - 5PM PST
Much of our lives are being spent in front of the screen these days. We invite you to come as you are and when you're able to. Do what you need to, when you need to, to feel comfortable. Our hope is to be able to record this session and offer it to registered guests after the retreat.
ASL Interpreation Provided
How do we remain hopeful in the midst of so much fear and despair? With the shifts that are coming our way each day, what new world can we imagine, what future can be born out of our current circumstances? How can we deepen the roots of resilience in ourselves and our communities to meet these times?
Join beloved meditation teacher, author and visionary leader Spring Washam online as we explore how to meet the challenges of this current moment with an open heart, and find wisdom, strength and courage to face the unknown.
In this special weekend retreat we will learn how to apply the teachings of compassion to the moment-to-moment reality of the "new normal" of our everyday lives, while developing a fierceness that will help us move into the future that is unfolding in ways we could never have imagined only a couple of months ago.
Whether right now you need to focus on cultivating supportive practices for yourself, or develop skills to engage more broadly with what is unfolding in our world, the dharma teachings and mindfulness practices we will explore together can support you as we respond to this unprecedented time.
The program begins Friday, May 15 with a short program in the evening and includes a full day of offerings on Saturday, May 16, including dharma teachings on love, hope and resilience; periods of meditation and mindful movement; and small group discussions.
This retreat is open to all and is well-suited for people who are new to meditation practice as well as experienced practitioners.
This offering is a fundraiser for the East Bay Meditation Center and we ask that you give as generously as you are able to support our programs, for the benefit of all. If you would like to fund for someone who is unable to give financially to attend, please purchase a Generosity Ticket below and East Bay Meditation Center will distribute them as needed. If you would like to receieve a Geneoristy Ticket to attend the retreat without charge, please email [email protected].
Zoom links will be sent out to all registered guests 24 hours before the event. We will send out both the main Zoom link and ASL Interpretation Zoom link out at the same time. Please check your spam folder on that date, as Eventbrite messages may end up there!
Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders and former core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She is also the co-founder of a new organization called Communities Rizing, which is dedicated to providing yoga and meditation teacher training programs for communities of color. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher's council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism for the last 20 years. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a shamanic practitioner and has studied indigenous healing practices for over a decade. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys, an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. Her writing and teachings have appeared in many online journals and publications such as Lions Roar, Tricycle, and Belief.net. She has been a guest on many popular podcasts and radio shows. She currently travels and teaches meditation retreats, workshops and classes worldwide.
Yoga and Mindful Movement by:
Elika Aird, Owner of Blissful Bodies Yoga + Birth Services. Her classes blend the strength of a flowing dance along with insightful postures to restore and revitalize the entire body from the outer to the innermost levels. She will help us find our roots with a gentle asana practice.
Master Ellis IV is a martial artist with more than 35 years of experience in helping people strengthen the connections between the body, mind and spirit. He teaches toddlers, youth, adults, senior citizens, athletes, the physically challenged, and autistic children. He has more than 30 years of meditation practice in Christian, Zen, Vipassana and New Thought traditions; and has written about martial arts, spirituality, and alternative health for major media. Master Ellis leads Ananda Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in Oakland, where he teaches traditional martial arts, self-defense and Five Realms Meditative Movement.
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Friday, May 15 5PM - 7PM PST | Saturday, May 16 10AM - 5PM PST
Much of our lives are being spent in front of the screen these days. We invite you to come as you are and when you're able to. Do what you need to, when you need to, to feel comfortable. Our hope is to be able to record this session and offer it to registered guests after the retreat.
ASL Interpreation Provided
How do we remain hopeful in the midst of so much fear and despair? With the shifts that are coming our way each day, what new world can we imagine, what future can be born out of our current circumstances? How can we deepen the roots of resilience in ourselves and our communities to meet these times?
Join beloved meditation teacher, author and visionary leader Spring Washam online as we explore how to meet the challenges of this current moment with an open heart, and find wisdom, strength and courage to face the unknown.
In this special weekend retreat we will learn how to apply the teachings of compassion to the moment-to-moment reality of the "new normal" of our everyday lives, while developing a fierceness that will help us move into the future that is unfolding in ways we could never have imagined only a couple of months ago.
Whether right now you need to focus on cultivating supportive practices for yourself, or develop skills to engage more broadly with what is unfolding in our world, the dharma teachings and mindfulness practices we will explore together can support you as we respond to this unprecedented time.
The program begins Friday, May 15 with a short program in the evening and includes a full day of offerings on Saturday, May 16, including dharma teachings on love, hope and resilience; periods of meditation and mindful movement; and small group discussions.
This retreat is open to all and is well-suited for people who are new to meditation practice as well as experienced practitioners.
This offering is a fundraiser for the East Bay Meditation Center and we ask that you give as generously as you are able to support our programs, for the benefit of all. If you would like to fund for someone who is unable to give financially to attend, please purchase a Generosity Ticket below and East Bay Meditation Center will distribute them as needed. If you would like to receieve a Geneoristy Ticket to attend the retreat without charge, please email [email protected].
Zoom links will be sent out to all registered guests 24 hours before the event. We will send out both the main Zoom link and ASL Interpretation Zoom link out at the same time. Please check your spam folder on that date, as Eventbrite messages may end up there!
Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders and former core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She is also the co-founder of a new organization called Communities Rizing, which is dedicated to providing yoga and meditation teacher training programs for communities of color. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher's council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism for the last 20 years. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a shamanic practitioner and has studied indigenous healing practices for over a decade. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys, an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. Her writing and teachings have appeared in many online journals and publications such as Lions Roar, Tricycle, and Belief.net. She has been a guest on many popular podcasts and radio shows. She currently travels and teaches meditation retreats, workshops and classes worldwide.
Yoga and Mindful Movement by:
Elika Aird, Owner of Blissful Bodies Yoga + Birth Services. Her classes blend the strength of a flowing dance along with insightful postures to restore and revitalize the entire body from the outer to the innermost levels. She will help us find our roots with a gentle asana practice.
Master Ellis IV is a martial artist with more than 35 years of experience in helping people strengthen the connections between the body, mind and spirit. He teaches toddlers, youth, adults, senior citizens, athletes, the physically challenged, and autistic children. He has more than 30 years of meditation practice in Christian, Zen, Vipassana and New Thought traditions; and has written about martial arts, spirituality, and alternative health for major media. Master Ellis leads Ananda Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in Oakland, where he teaches traditional martial arts, self-defense and Five Realms Meditative Movement.
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