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Learn to meditate tonight April 8

Meditation 101 for Beginners with Catherine Flaxman at the the O'Hanlon Center for the Arts from 7-8:30. 616 Throckmortion Ave. Free!

Learn mindfulness-based meditation from the ground up. This introductory class includes breath and present moment awareness and instruction on how to calm the mind, quiet the emotions and live more fully in the present moment. Includes instruction, guided meditation, silent practice, walking meditation, a short dharma talk and time for questions.

Seating provided. Please bring any extra cushions you may need.

Mill Valley psychotherapist Catherine Flaxman is a lifelong meditator, who began practicing insight (Vipassana) meditation in 1974. She has been a guest teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and conducts a weekly meditation group in Mill Valley on Tuesday nights. For further information: meditation@catherineflaxman.com; (415) 389-8633.

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