Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away & become something better. It’s about befriending who we already are. ~Pema Chodron
What is Expressive Arts Meditation?
It is as simple as it sounds - the melding of expressive arts with meditation & mindfulness practice, to create a blend of multi sensory, body based experiences, used to be present for & to explore what is showing up in the moment.
Recent studies have shown a correlation between meditation practice & increases in creativity, flexibility, resilience, & openness to novelty, all important for navigating the stressors of life. From a more traditional standpoint, meditation practice helps us touch upon the infinite, inventive, creative power that is within us (Paramahansa Yogananda) & introduces us to the simple & potent practice of connecting to ourselves. Expressive Arts Meditation taps into both the recent & traditional wisdom, integrating creativity & meditation in a way that frees us from patterns of thought & conditioning that keep us stuck, & helps us connect in meaningful ways to the world around us.
If you are interested in meditation, are a creative person, or have found it difficult to meditate in more traditional ways, this approach may be for you!
Classes & Workshops
Are you a creative person? Do you find that traditional meditation & mindfulness approaches are not really for you? My classes may be just what you need!
I offer a variety of classes combining visual arts, expressive arts & meditation practice, including beginning meditation, altered & blooming journaling practice, multi-media, movement & music, & more.
Consultation & Coaching
Creativity & mindfulness is the basis for individual coaching that supports you in your journey toward living a life with presence & purpose. We work together on your individual needs to change patterns of thought, behavior, or blocks that can get in the way of living, creativity, and confidence, with a focus on compassion, non-judgment, & inclusion
Meditation Membership
This is monthly membership group, geared toward building community, that provides weekly Expressive Arts Meditation classes (90 minutes). Members also receive two hours per month for question & answer, access to archived classes, & free tips for integrating creative processes in daily practice. Classes include talks drawing on the Buddhist roots of mindfulness & Vipassana/Insight teachings, guided meditations, arts, group break out sessions, & group sharing.
What people are saying…
“Mediation and expressive arts offers a different kind of healing. This lovely combination lowers your anxiety and fear, while gently revealing the answers that you were looking for, which have been lying deep within your subconscious. Mindy’s joyful and peaceful lead perfectly blends art exploration with mindful practice, healing and counseling. This is a different type of counseling for those who are needing and extra spiritualness to their healing journey.”
“Mindy’s mix of art and meditation - art as meditation - is soothing, insightful, relaxing, liberating, and pretty darn brilliant. Her composed leadership and unbiased character are authentic and make the perfect combination to guide even the non-artistic into doing, and believing, they, too, can tap their creative center. It’s an honestly innovative program I would recommend to new or advanced practitioners alike.”