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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: An 8-week Mindfulness Course – Fall 2025\nMindfulness can be a powerful tool to identify your physical\, mental and emotional habits and needs. Becoming more familiar with your own mind and its patterns can help you relate more directly to whatever is happening in your life – including difficulty and pain – and discover greater balance and ease. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was created in 1979 and has been widely taught and scientifically studied around the world; research has shown positive improvements in physical and psychological symptoms. \nGood news: You don’t need to “clear your mind.” You don’t need special equipment. This class is experiential and focuses on real-time mindfulness practice\, including sitting and movement\, plus time for reflection and dialogue. Come as you are – even thoughts\, emotions and pain can be avenues for discovering more wisdom and compassion. Yes\, the time commitment is significant; that’s part of this “official” MBSR curriculum offering and what has made it impactful for so many people. \nSchedule\nAll sessions are 6:00 – 8:30 pm\, except for the Day of Mindfulness on October 11th\, which will be 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The orientation session will be a virtual session and the mindfulness sessions and Day of Mindfulness take place at Holy Wisdom Monastery. If you would like to enjoy dinner at the monastery before one or more of the in-person sessions\, there is an additional cost and must be reserved in advance. \n\nTuesday\, Aug 26 – Virtual Orientation Session\nTuesday\, Sept 2 – Session 1 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 9 – Session 2 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 16 – Session 3 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 23 – Session 4 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 30 – Session 5 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Oct 7 – Session 6 (RGH 10)\nSaturday\, Oct 11 – Day of Mindfulness (RGH 10) – 9:00 am-3:00 pm\nTuesday\, Oct 14 – Session 7 (RGH 222)\nTuesday\, Oct 21 – Session 8 (RGH 10)\n\nInstructor – Dan Tyler\nDan Tyler has completed UW Health’s MBSR Teacher Training Intensive and UCSD’s MBSR Teacher Training Practicum. Dan leads twice-weekly mindfulness sessions for his colleagues at work. Since 2007 he has studied and practiced yoga and meditation\, including periods of silent retreat. \nCost\nThe cost of the 8-week mindfulness course includes all sessions and lunch on Sat.\, Oct. 11. You are welcome to join us for dinner before the mindfulness sessions for an additional fee.* \nWe are offering a 10% discount for those working in care professions (use promo code CareforOthers on the online registration form if you work in a care profession). \nExamples: nurses\, care-takers\, pastors\, teachers\, mental health professionals\, etc. \nContact hwm@holywisdommonastery.org with questions. \n  \n\n$385/person\, includes all sessions and lunch on Sat.\, Oct. 11\n$346.50/person in a care profession. Use code CareforOthers on online registration form\n$22/person/dinner/session (optional)\n\n  \n*You are welcome to join us for dinner before one or more of the in-person mindfulness sessions for an additional fee. Please contact Brooke Livingston\, blivingston@holywisdommonastery.org or Malee Thor\, mthor@holywisdommonastery.org to reserve your dinner(s) 48 hours in advance. \nRegister\nPlease register by Aug. 19\, 2025. Class size is limited to 12 and registration will close when full. \nCancellation policy: If you register but need to cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until Aug. 19\, 2025. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the class starts on Aug. 26\, 2025. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ink and Insight Mindful Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive\, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice\, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts)\, sharing in community and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors\, weather permitting. \nCome as you are. No experience needed — just a willingness to pause\, listen and write. You’ll leave with new words\, insights\, and connections. \nDates/Times – Sundays from 10:15 am-12:00 pm \n\nJan. 25\nMar. 1\nJun. 7\nNov. 1\n\nSchedule \n\n10:15 am – Welcome\, housekeeping and settling in\n10:30 am – Guided meditation\n10:45 am – Writing session #1\n11:00 am – Contemplative walking/break\n11:15 am – Writing session #2\n11:30 am – Sharing\n12:00 pm – Close\n\nLeader – Rebecca Jamieson \n \n  \nRebecca Jamieson is the author of The Body of All Things (Finishing Line Press\, 2017). She is the recipient of a 2025 Wisconsin Writers Award\, the 2024 Tupelo Press Prose Prize\, and is a Pushcart Prize nominee. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications\, including Rattle\, The Offing\, Mid-American Review\, and Entropy\, and she’s currently at work on a collection of personal essays. Rebecca lives on Ho-Chunk land in Madison\, Wisconsin. When she’s not writing\, you can find her hiking\, baking\, or cuddling her two cats. \n  \n  \n  \nCost \n$50/person \nRegistration \nLimited to 30 people.
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SUMMARY:Nine Phases of Qi Cultivation: A Progressive Qigong Series for Home Use
DESCRIPTION:Join Sandy Salvo\, Senior Trainer for the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi\, in a three-part series to learn nine simple yet powerful Qigong movements for cultivating your life force energy. By understanding the philosophy behind the Nine Phases Practice you will be able to more fully integrate your body\, heart/mind and spirit to promote health and well-being. Leave feeling vibrant and centered\, ready for the joys and challenges of your day. No experience or equipment necessary. All are welcome! \nEvent Schedule \nSession 1\, Feb. 5: Philosophy behind the 9 Phases plus learn and practice Phases 1-5\nSession 2\, Feb. 12: Review Phases 1-5 and learn Phases 6-9\nSession 3\, Feb. 19: Integrate the 9 Phases of Qi Cultivation with intention and affirmations \nConsider extending your experience by staying longer and attending optional prayer and/or lunch at the monastery. There is a fee for lunch if you decide to stay. \n\n11:45 am – Midday Prayer: All are welcome to join the sisters’ community and guests for communal prayer in the Oratory (lower level of the monastery building). Click to learn more about prayer at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\n12:00 pm – Lunch ($19): Enjoy a delicious meal prepared fresh by our chefs. Email retreats@holywisdommonastery.org to reserve your meal 48 hours in advance. Please specify which date/dates you wish to stay for lunch.\n\nInstructor – Sandy Salvo\n \nSandy Salvo is a Senior Faculty and Teacher-Trainer for the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi\, a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and founder of Centered-Connections.com. She enjoys sharing her love of Qigong and the mind-body-spirit benefits it can offer all who seek them. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost\n$40/person \nRegister\nRegister by Monday\, Feb. 2\, 2026\, with the button below. The registration fee is non-refundable. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/nine-phases-of-qi-cultivation/
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SUMMARY:Ink and Insight Mindful Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive\, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice\, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts)\, sharing in community\, and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors\, weather permitting. \nCome as you are. No experience needed — just a willingness to pause\, listen\, and write. You’ll leave with new words\, insights\, and connections. \nDates/Times – Sundays from 10:15 am-12:15 pm \n\nJan. 25\nMar. 1\nJun. 7\nNov. 1\n\nSchedule \n\n10:15 am – Welcome\, housekeeping\, and settling in\n10:30 am – Guided meditation\n10:45 am – Writing session #1 with optional small-group sharing\n11:00 am – Contemplative walking and writing session #2\n11:30 am – Writing session #3\n11:45 am – Sharing in big group (optional)\n12:15 pm – Close\n\nLeader – Rebecca Jamieson \n \n  \nRebecca Jamieson is the author of The Body of All Things (Finishing Line Press\, 2017). She is the recipient of a 2025 Wisconsin Writers Award\, the 2024 Tupelo Press Prose Prize\, and is a Pushcart Prize nominee. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications\, including Rattle\, The Offing\, Mid-American Review\, and Entropy\, and she’s currently at work on a collection of personal essays. Rebecca lives on Ho-Chunk land in Madison\, Wisconsin. When she’s not writing\, you can find her hiking\, baking\, or cuddling her two cats. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost \n$50/person \nRegistration \nLimited to 25 people.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ink-and-insight-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:iRest Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation Through the Layers of Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that allows one to embrace the fullness of life by moving through the various embodied layers of awareness. It creates a sense of deep peace\, relaxation and nourishes resilience to deal with the stressors of everyday life. The practice has been found to regulate one’s nervous system to facilitate improved sleep and enhance overall wellbeing. \nSchedule\n\nIntroduction & Intentions\nGuided Yoga Nidra Meditation\nSharing of Experiences & Silence\n\nThis experience is open for people age 16 years and older. \nLeader\n \nIris Mickey is a Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher and a Certified Yoga Therapist. She has spent her whole adult life working in various fields in the Healing Arts. Iris is grateful for the depth of knowledge that her many teachers have shared with her and brings those teachings to everyday life through yoga\, qigong\, yoga nidra\, voice as a yoga practice and individual and group sound immersion experiences. \nCost\n$37/person \nRegistration\nThe registration deadline for this event is March 7\, 2026. There is no refund for cancellations.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/yoga-nidra/
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