No Mud, No Lotus
Mindfulness and Meditation Series
& Private Classes
5 Class Beginner Series
New Sessions Beginning in The Fall
New dates released (based on inquiry) for small and personal classes
We have the option of on-line or in-person depending on the needs of our group.
Please contact Rhonda Schlanger through mindfulnessandthelotus@gmail.com or through the contact space on this website
The Beginner’s Series is offered to anyone interested in developing an understanding of Mindfulness and Meditation, or to those who already practice meditation, but are seeking to deepen their practice and understanding.
Series of 5 Beginner Zoom Classes $250 90 minutes per class
Over the 5 week course, we will …
Discover the How, Where, When & Why Of Meditation
Establish An Independent Meditation Practice That Is Correct For Your Mind
Find Out What True Mindfulness Actually Is
Implement A Mindfulness Practice Into Your Daily Life
Look At Our Habits and Where They Lead Us
Learn How To Live With The Challenges We Face
Each week you will receive instructional cards with a summary of lessons, tips and inspiring quotes to enhance understanding.
What’s Next After Beginners?
There are ‘Beyond Beginners’ series, as well as ‘Above & Beyond' series, developed for students who have taken the Beginners series and wish to continue to study and deepen their practice.
Private Beginner Classes Also Available:
Private Sessions $120 60 minutes per session
Semi Private Sessions $140 60 minutes per session
*Please note that all workshop series include personal guidance to support each student in developing an independent practice in Mindfulness & Meditation. Supportive written materials will also be provided.
Here's What Some Previous Students Have Experienced
I had a wonderful time learning from Rhonda. While I had taken a couple of meditation classes before, I learned new things that have changed the way I meditate and this course gave me the courage to try sitting with only my breath as the focus. A big aha moment for me was learning that true mindfulness is about the "bringing back" not about being disappointed at how much my mind wanders off. I loved learning about the Buddhist teachings and hearing about her personal experiences with meditation and mindfulness. Talya M
Thank you so much for this amazing adventure. I came with the hope that I would be able to meditate after the course, as I tried many times to do it by myself using apps. You managed to teach me the right tools to do it. Your open ears, and advice made me change my perception of meditating, and it was very exciting to feel the change week after week. This is life changing for me, and I know that I am only at the beginning of the journey. Looking forward to exploring more with you and continuing to grow like a beautiful lotus always remembering that it starts from the mud. Doris M
I thoroughly enjoyed Rhonda’s class and looked forward to learning more each week. She has always had a spiritual nature but her aura of calm is contagious. Her lessons were informative and included strategies that are easy to incorporate into life immediately. I became much more aware of my own body, my thoughts and my reactions in my daily life to everyday encounters. I know that as I review her handouts and remember her tips, I will continue on with both my meditation and my daily mindfulness practice, allowing me to fully incorporate her teachings into my life on a daily basis. Thank you Rhonda for allowing me to learn to be more in touch with my self and my happiness!
Marni
Rhonda is a highly skilled gifted leader in guided meditation practice. Her personal style, deep and integrated wisdom come through in every moment of her work. Participating in Rhonda’s sessions is a healing and tranquil gift to oneself. As a colleague and participant, I highly recommend engagement in Rhonda’s meditation sessions. Absolutely Magnificent!
Brenda I MSW
Beyond Beginners Workshop Series
The Beyond Beginners Workshop Series is a continuation of our Beginners Series
Topics include
-Integrating more mindful awareness into our every day life
- Developing greater compassion for ourselves and others
- Delving into some difficult emotions
-Exploring what motivates our constant need to be "doing" rather than "being"
-How Mindfulness & Meditation can help open our hearts to a different kind of happiness
Prerequisite: Beginners Workshop Series (see above)
*Please note that all workshop series include written materials and personal guidance to support each student in developing an independent practice in Mindfulness & Meditation.
Reserve your space at mindfulnessandthelotus@gmail.com
New time slots are available and can be arranged.
Private and semi private instruction is also available.
New Mini Series For Students With Mindfulness & Meditation Background
Recently in reflection of my 50 years as a meditator and my last 10 years as a
mindfulness instructor, reiki master,and sound healer,I had an epiphany. All of these
practices entwined. Each one…a dance, its own rhythm, encouraging and cultivating a gentle heart-space that is open & caring, one with good-will for self and for others.
This concept is encapsulated perfectly through a Pali word, (the language at the time of the Buddha) known as "metta".
I’ve been able to witness through my own life, and through the lives of many of my students, that metta, practiced alongside correct mindfulness and meditation
leads to transformation, a changing heart, one that is more compassionate, more open, more accepting, and more forgiving.
In my upcoming series I’ll be integrating all of the rhythms and flows of metta, guided meditations, quotes, mindfulness teachings, and sound healing, to help you in your personal metta-morphosis.
Wether you are a seasoned practitione or you've taken a bit of a break from our classes,
you'll be welcomed wholeheartedly, and reminded of all the reasons why spending time
practicing mindfulness, meditation, and metta with a wonderful group of people
enhances your life and those around you.
Beginners Mindfulness Series is a pre-requisite for taking …
Metta-morphosis Five Part Series
New Dates as new groups evolve.
E-transfer $175 to rschlanger@rogers.com to reserve your space, and kindly state which day you have chosen to attend classes in the message section of your e-transfer. Your space will be confirmed with a follow up email.
Please note: You will be sent an audio recording of any class you are unable to attend.
Developing Compassion For Yourself & Others
New classes to be arranged for Fall with inquiry.