In-Person Classes
Meditation Classes
In-person classes allow us opportunities to learn about meditation. Through guided instruction we familiarize with the main techniques of somatic practice. Class discussion helps us discover how the teachings of meditation resonate in our daily lives.
Introduction to Meditation
Oak Bay Recreation Center, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
This class introduces the mindfulness-awareness practice of embodied meditation. Alternating guided instruction and group discussion, we learn how to meditate in a body-oriented way, while exploring how the practice might fit into and benefit our lives. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience required.
Feb 1 – Feb 22
Every Wednesday @ 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Meditation And Your Life
Oak Bay Recreation Center, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
This short, lecture-style class introduces us to the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of meditation. What exactly is meditation? And how does this simple practice help qualities such as ease and relaxation, stillness and insight become more evident in our daily lives? This event will be done in chairs.
Jan 18
One Wednesday @ 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Five Minute Meditation
Oak Bay Recreation Center, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
‘Five Minute Meditation’ is a mindfulness-awareness practice designed for busy lives. Working with posture and attention, FMM allows you to access a sense of deep rejuvenation in only a few minutes. Learned in a chair, the practice is easily done at home or work. Finally – meditation that fits into your schedule!
Apr 15
One Saturday @ 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Morning Meditation
Oak Bay Recreation Center, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Start your morning with meditation and teaching from Meditation Instructor, Neil McKinlay. All levels of experience are welcome to join in a guided exploration of somatic – or body-based – meditation and discussion intended to help us bring this work into our lives. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience required.
Jan 13 – Jan 27
Every Friday @ 9:00 – 10:00 am
Feb 3 – Feb 17
Every Friday @ 9:00 – 10:00 am
Mar 3 – Mar 31
Every Friday @ 9:00 – 10:00 am
Apr 14 – Apr 28
Every Friday @ 9:00 – 10:00 am
Going Deeper
Oak Bay Recreation Center, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Delving deeper into the mindfulness-awareness practice of somatic meditation, this class offers longer periods of guided instruction and ongoing discussion to enhance our ability to be present with life, to relax into our inherent clarity and well-being. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. Please bring a mat if your preference is floor practice. Previous experience required.
Jan 11 – Mar 1
Every Wednesday @ 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Mar 8 – Apr 26
Every Wednesday @ 6:30 – 8:30 pm
“I have had the pleasure of practicing with Neil since 2015. In my experience it is rare to find a teacher who has such a wide breadth of knowledge and training whose teaching style feels so warm and imbued with humility. He creates a real sense of safety and security which allows students to explore with confidence the depths and heights of the path unfolding in their own lives.”
– Alaina Chambers