Whether you’re drawn to ancient traditions, seeking self-care, developing leadership skills, or struggling with anxiety or depression, Columbus is your path to mindfulness and personal growth. We offer a wide variety of meditation options. Here are some.
Columbus Karma Tegusum Cholin (KTC)
In short: KTC in Franklinton, the center of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, holds a free in-person and online introduction to meditation every Sunday at 10 a.m., followed by a social gathering (coffee and tea, etc.) and an introduction to Buddhism at 11 a.m. Hold a class. :30.
What to expect: Volunteers greet guests, explain the opportunities at KTC, and ask visitors to remove their shoes before entering the Shrine Room, where both practice chairs and floor pillows are provided. This process begins and ends with group reading. Classes will combine quiet seated practice with walking meditation.
Fee: free
Website: columbusktc.org
Urban Zen by Give Yoga
In short: Cecilia Shanahan, founder of the Mindful Learning Lab, has hosted Urban Zen workshops at Give Yoga in Clintonville for many years. Meditation teacher training and solstice-based events with centering practices are also held here. Urban Zen is designed to address symptoms of anxiety, pain, and fatigue.
What is it like: Urban Zen offers 90-minute self-care retreats that combine restorative yoga poses, body-aware meditation, Reiki, and aromatherapy. This workshop will be held in Give’s large heated yoga studio, and participants will be provided with bolsters and blocks, but are encouraged to bring mats, blankets, and other items for a comfortable experience. It has been.
Fee: $40
Website:giveyoga.com
Juan Alvarez Conscious Executive Coaching
In short: Juan Alvarez, a former CEO who learned meditation from Tibetan Buddhist monks, teaches his clients (often CEOs and other business leaders) that they’ve created a program designed to help them incorporate mindfulness skills into their daily lives. , offers a one-year, weekly bespoke program that combines meditation and leadership skills development. life.
What is it like: Sessions with Alvarez include meditation, coaching, instruction in mindfulness skills and coaching, and conversations about the everyday aspects of a leader’s life. Meetings will be held via Zoom or in person at Mr. Alvarez’s home in central Ohio.
Fee: 20,000 dollars per year.Anyone can meditate for free online
Website:Juan Alvarez.com
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy at The Ohio State University
In a nutshell: Borrowing from the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine, this eight-week treatment offered through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center combines mindfulness and Combining cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent stress. Recurrence of depression or anxiety.
What it looks like: Participants meet in groups for weekly two-hour virtual sessions to establish a mindfulness practice. All meetings include meditation, exploration, or discussion, including practices such as experiencing raisins with all five senses. Homework includes daily meditation records.
Fee: Varies and will be billed to insurance
Website:go.osu.edu/mbct
This article appears in the May 2024 issue. monthly columbus.
