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Meditation instruction

One-on-one instruction

If you're interested in one-on-one meditation instruction, reach out via the contact form. In your message, give me a sense of your past meditation experience ("none" is ok), including the names of any apps you've used, teachers you've studied with, or techniques you've used.

Course: Intro to Meditation

This short course is targeted at anyone new or new-ish to meditation. Meditation has many benefits, including stress reduction, greater ability to stay in the present moment, and some of the same benefits that come from therapy. We'll cover a few different techniques, including concentration on breath sensations and lovingkindness. There will be an emphasis on establishing a regular practice, self compassion, and learning from each other's experiences. Each class will offer a group sit and an opportunity for everyone to share about their practice and ask any questions they have.

Upcoming offerings:

  • Six Wednesdays, 11/26 through 12/31 (*)
  • 8:30–10am Pacific time
  • Via Zoom
  • Register here

(*) The class can vote on whether to take off Christmas Eve Day and/or New Years Eve Day, extending into January to make up for these days.

If you want to join but can't make this one, reach out via the contact form and let me know you want to hear about future offerings.

Previous offerings:

  • March–April 2025
  • June–July 2025

Course notes:

These notes are living documents, to be updated as the course evolves over time.

  • Class 1: focus, goals, and consistency; what is meditation?; self compassion; concentration on breath sensations; posture, environment, and other practical considerations
  • Class 2: attention and awareness; additions to concentration practice; troubleshooting concentration practice; the three skills
  • Class 3: sensations per breath; the "committee" model of mind; choice of practice
  • Class 4: "progress" is not linear; body scanning
  • Class 5: treating others with compassion; sensation and equanimity; open awareness
  • Class 6: resources for further practice; how to stay in touch; lovingkindness (mettā)

About the teacher

Alex Ellis has been meditating since 2016. He is a student of and is authorized to teach by Tucker Peck.