“Meditation is offering your genuine presence to yourself in every moment.”
—Thich Nhat Hanh
Meet instructor Abbey Morris and learn more about this workshop.
Did you know there is more than one way to meditate? In fact, there are many ways, and finding the style that resonates with your personality, preferences, and goals can make all the difference when you are curious about how meditation could be helpful for your recovery.
You are invited to join us for a 2-hour virtual workshop on Wednesday, July 26 on meditation as a tool and practice for recovery led by Yoga for Eating Disorders instructor Abbey Morris. Through a combination of education about meditation and guided practices of various styles, you will have an opportunity to discover ways to bring meditation into your daily life. You do not need any meditation experience to participate in this workshop—all are welcome!
In this workshop, we will explore:
Popular myths about meditation
The science of meditation
The physical and emotional benefits of meditation
Pranayama (breathing techniques) for relaxation
Intention setting
Mudras (hand gestures) for meditation
The science and power of sound (Mini Sound Bath)
Foundations for a consistent personal practice
Each participant will receive a PDF handout to go along with the workshop plus access to 3 guided audio meditations recorded by Abbey for your personal meditation practice.
Please bring to the workshop a notebook or journal and writing utensil. It is recommended to have a comfortable place to sit, and please use a chair or a wall for back support if you desire. Please bring headphones if you have them, as it will enhance your online sound bath experience.
This virtual workshop will meet on Zoom on Wednesday, July 26 from 7 PM to 9 PM EST. You are welcome to join live or participate via the recording. Attending live is highly encouraged.
Tuition: $30
Meet the Instructor
ABBEY MORRIS, YOGA AND MEDITATION TEACHER
Abbey believes that yoga is a homecoming to her true self. As a dedicated athlete for most of her life, she openly expresses the healing power she discovered on the path of yoga while struggling with her own mental health and recovery from an eating disorder. Abbey strives to create this safe space for others to explore deepening their connection to themselves. Abbey is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, a certified Meditation instructor, and has additional training in mindfulness as well as vinyasa, hatha and yin styles of yoga and completed the Yoga and Eating Disorders Mentoring Group. She is the founder of Yoga by Abbey. Follow her on @abbey.yogini.