Regularly Scheduled Classes
All classes are held at The Resiliency Center unless otherwise noted.
> View a list of all our current and ongoing classes, events, and groups on our monthly calendar – which is updated weekly
Group Meditation
When: Mondays at 8:30 am & Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Exchange: Donations gratefully accepted
Instructor: Dean Solon
Meditation can be described as "an abiding in one's natural state, without mental complications." During these group meditations, led by Dean Solon, we will be cultivating and sharing clarity and compassion---an unfolding awareness and mindfulness---which may be summed up with this simple expression: a knowing of things as they are. Dean opens meditation by sharing a reflection or meditation exercise and then invites participants to join him in silent meditation. The meditation is followed by time for reflection by all members of the group. The morning meditation is a gentle way to get centered and welcome the morning - and promotes resiliency throughout the day ahead. Evening meditation is a relaxed and supportive way to wind down at the end of the day and come together in community.
For more information, join our Meetup group, call The Resiliency Center at 215-542-5004, or email instructor Dean Solon at Solon945@aol.com.
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Everyday Mindfulness Practice Group
When: Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9pm
Mindfulness is intentionally focusing your attention on the present, moment to moment, with openness, curiosity, friendliness and compassion for yourself and others. Mindfulness is a skill that can be developed, deepened, and strengthened.
Already have experience with formal mindfulness meditation and looking to strengthen mindfulness in your life off the cushion? Please join us at the Resiliency Center to experience guided mindfulness exercises and discussion about strengthening this skill in everyday living. While formal meditation practice is encouraged, this class focuses on the everyday use of mindfulness and loving-kindness to promote peace and wellness.
Space is limited, so please call (215) 200-9832 or email Jen Fusco Perry at jenperry7@mac.com to reserve your seat today.
Beginners Mindfulness and Meditation Class
When: New classes form regularly throughout the year, please call or email for details.
Mindfulness is intentionally focusing your attention on the present, moment to moment, with openness, curiosity, friendliness and compassion for yourself and others. Mindfulness is a skill that can be developed, deepened, and strengthened.
New to mindfulness and curious how it can benefit you? We are offering a basic instruction class in formal meditation and mindfulness. No experience necessary, just bring yourself!
Space is limited, so please call (215) 200-9832 or email Jen Fusco Perry at jenperry7@mac.com to reserve your seat.
Qigong Classes: A Mid-day Break
Dates: Thursdays at 2 pm and 6:20 pm
Cost: Single session $10 per person or pre-pay 10 sessions for $80 per person.
Teacher: Karen Steinbrecher
Qigong literally means “energy work” and has been continuously practiced in China for thousands of years to achieve vibrant health and a calm mind. In the introductory Qigong classes offered through The Resiliency Center, you will learn basic, yet powerful Qigong exercises based on the movement of animals and birds (such as the crane, eagle, dragon, and swan), as well as movements to strengthen the bones and the immune system and to increase range of motion with the hips, shoulders, and the neck. Take time now to slow down, get in touch with your body, and become whole.
Contact: To learn more, contact Karen at karensteinbrecher@msn.com or 215-836-7184.
Learn More about Qigong
Listen to interview with Qigong teacher Karen Steinbrecher.
Qigong [pronounced chee-gung] classes are offered weekly at The Resiliency Center. "Chi"[or Qi] means energy or breath. It is the source of life. Gong means moving the energy. Qigong literally means “energy work” and has been continuously practiced in China for thousands of years to achieve vibrant health and a calm mind. Qigong is similar to Tai Chi in that it incorporates slow, meditative movements with deep abdominal breathing. Qigong consists of 'separate' standing exercises used for overall wellbeing, harmony, and improved health. Practitioners choose exercises that generally increase overall range of motion, improve flexibility, and create better balance. They can be done in any order for any length of time. Conversely, Tai Chi consists of standing Qigong moves linked together in a non-changing "choreography" that has gone unaltered for centuries.
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Laughter Yoga
Dates: Mondays at 10 am
Cost: $5 per session
Laughter Leader: Elizabeth Venart
Laughter Yoga is an exercise and wellness routine that combines fun laughter activities with deep yoga breathing. It was developed by Dr. Madan Kataria in India in 1995 and has now expanded to over 6000 laughter clubs worldwide.
Anyone can Laugh for No Reason, without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. In laughter yoga, we stimulate laughter is simulated as a body exercise in a group. Using eye contact and childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real and contagious laughter. The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter. One gets the same physiological and psychological benefits. These benefits include improved mood, strengthened immune system functioning, decreased stress, lowered blood pressure, and experiences of pain relief. To top it off, laughing is FUN! Laughing in community? Even better!
Contact: Elizabeth Venart at 215-542-5004 or Elizabeth@theresiliencycenter.com.
More information on laughter yoga can be found at www.laughteryoga.org.
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