In-Person and Online: Free Friday Night Meditation - Beginners Welcome!

practice. The body starts to feel uncomfortable, thoughts become one long run-on sentence, and before long, you’re fighting yourself just to stay awake. In this free two-hour workshop, New York Insight teacher David Grogan will introduce the foundational principles and practices of vipassana meditation for those beginning a practice or returning after time away. Participants will explore how posture, breath, and attention can support meditation. Guided practices will introduce foundational skills such as finding a balanced sitting position, using the breath as an anchor, recognizing when the mind has wandered, and returning without frustration or self-judgment. The evening will also include time for questions and group reflection on common challenges, including restlessness, distraction, busy thoughts, and the difficulty of practicing consistently. Rather than treating these experiences as signs of failure, participants will learn to recognize them as a natural part of meditation and work with them more skillfully. Open to people who are completely new to meditation as well as intermittent meditators who want to begin again, this workshop offers practical instruction and a supportive setting in which to develop greater familiarity and confidence. Participants will come away with a sound foundation for continuing to practice at home and bringing mindful awareness more readily into daily life. We hope to see you there! Registration Please RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. Suggested donation is $20, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.