The Center has two program wings with various classes and programs:
the Center for Mindful Living and the Compassionate Ocean Sangha.Center for Mindful Living: Programs in Mindfulness
The Center for Mindful Living (CML) presents basic courses in mindfulness following the Jon Kabat-Zinn model in presenting mindfulness as a universal practice, not specifically tied to any religious tradition. CML offers an introductory eight-week course called Total Dynamic Living, follow-up courses, and one-day retreats for participants and course graduates.
Total Dynamic Living I: Introductory Program in MindfulnessTotal Dynamic Living is a thorough, well-structured introduction to mindfulness practice in everyday life. It follows the nationally acclaimed model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, presenting mindfulness as a universal practice for people of any religious background. The program includes instruction and practice in sitting meditation, gentle yoga, body awareness meditation, and daily-life applications of mindfulness. It also includes information about stress and relaxation. The program enables participants to develop their own base in mindfulness practice integrated into everyday life. The course includes eight weekly classes, an individual interview with the instructor, a Saturday retreat, the book Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, two audiotapes, and handouts. The course fee is $295 plus a $25 materials fee, $35 if you wish to have CD's rather than cassetts. 27 CEUs are available for all courses.
Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. Please let your friends and colleagues know about this program.
#157 Minneapolis: Tuesdays
March 27-May 15, 6:30-9:00 P.M.
Instructor: Joen Snyder O'Neal
Location: Three Smooth Stones, 3336 East 25th Street, Minneapolis (near Hwy 94 & the Riverside Exit)#238 St. Paul: Thursdays
March 29-May 17, 6:30-9:00 P.M.
Instructor: Michael O'Neal
Location: Clouds in Water Zen Center, 308 Prince Street, St. Paul (near Hwy 94 & 7th St. exit)
Total Dynamic Living II: Continuing Program in Mindfulness
Total Dynamic Living II continues the exploration of mindfulness begun in the introductory program. It is open to anyone who has taken a introductory course in mindfulness, either through Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center or elsewhere.
The next Continuing Program in Mindfulness will begin in late March. Dates and location will be announced in the spring newsletter.
Total Dynamic Living: One-Day Retreats
These retreats are open to all current participants in Total Dynamic Living I & II courses, as well as graduates of past Total Dynamic Living courses on a donation basis. People not enrolled in a current course should call the Center in advance to reserve a space.
Saturday, March 3, 8:30-2:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 5, 8:30-2:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 12, 8:30-2:30 P.M.
Location: First Unitarian Society, 900 Mount Curve, Minneapolis