Embodied Presence: Exploring the First Foundation of Mindfulness

In collaboration with Meditation Groundwork

What does it mean to truly inhabit the body in a world that constantly pulls us into abstraction, speed, and disembodiment? How might returning to the immediacy of sensation, breath, and posture open the door to deeper clarity, compassion, and freedom?

This session introduces the first foundation of mindfulness — mindfulness of the body — the gateway through which the entire path of insight unfolds. Far from being a beginner’s exercise, grounding awareness in the body is a profound and lifelong practice. It anchors us in the present moment, reveals the patterns that shape our experience, and cultivates the stability needed for genuine transformation.

We’ll explore classical teachings from the Satipaṭṭhāna tradition through a contemporary, Integral lens — honouring ancient wisdom while recognizing the complexity of modern life. Together, we’ll look at how embodied awareness supports both “waking up” (state training) and “growing up” (maturing our ways of being in the world).

What to Expect

• A short talk on the first foundation of mindfulness and its relevance for 21st‑century practitioners
• Guided embodied meditation practice
• Practical tools for cultivating presence through breath, posture, movement
• Space for reflection, dialogue, and shared inquiry

This gathering welcomes both newcomers and experienced meditators — anyone curious about deepening their relationship with the body as a path to insight, resilience, and grounded presence.

Facilitator
This session will be led by Andy Rogers, who integrates BG5 (Human Design for Career & Business), meditation, and Buddhist wisdom into practical, accessible frameworks for personal and professional transformation. Andy is a co-founder and facilitator at Meditation Groundwork, which has been offering live online meditation sessions since 2020.

Andy brings a warm, grounded approach to contemplative practice, helping people reconnect with clarity, embodiment, and emotional alignment. You can read his writings on meditation and buddhist practice on Substack and in the blogs he has authored for Clear Sky Meditation Center.

Dāna - Pay from the Heart
Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of financial circumstances. Please join us and offer whatever your situation allows. There will be a bowl at the door.
Learn more about dāna (the Pali word for generosity) here.