Art of Thriving: Together

Photo: Savoring flow in nature and within us, Oregon coast.

Although I am a loner in daily life, awareness of belonging to the community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has prevented me from feelings of isolation.
Albert Einstein

Tuesdays: 6:30-7:20 PM* Arizona

Learn to skillfully meet challenges and fully savor enjoyable moments. Draw upon neuroscience insights to cultivate thriving & positive connections.Meditative practices support individual AND community well-being

simple restorative practices, grounded in modern neuroscience

Class explores practices we can use in the midst of everyday life to help us become calm & clear*. Enlivening and valuable for both beginning & experienced meditators. Guided practices, followed by optional discussion

* Calm & clear comes from balanced nervous system; linked to cognitive & physical health and to our capacity to rebound, connect & collaborate. Class includes Heart Rhythm Meditation & other practices for nervous system balance.

Hybrid class meets either in-person or online, your choice. Pre-registration required. Go to **tucsonmeditation.org **to register.
Zoom link provided via email to those who register.
Optional donation to Tucson Community Meditation Center gratefully accepted during registration process.

About the teacher: Bonnie Colby, PhD, meditation teacher & university professor. Bonnie is grateful for 40 years of contemplative practice. She honors the restorative practices of world cultures, learned in decades of work with diverse groups addressing conflicts & building peace. She has provided expert testimony and trainings to indigenous councils, public agencies, courts & the U.S. Congress. Since 1998, Dr. Colby has taught meditation classes, workshops & retreats that deepen vitality, connection & resilience. She lives in Tucson with her husband Ted.

Bonnie is a trauma-informed meditation teacher and a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, with a background in restorative movement. She is grateful to serve as teacher, mentor & retreat guide with the Institute of Applied
Meditation. Dr. Colby values her professional trainings with Unyte.com, Continuum, Capacitar International and Unified Mindfulness. She longs for people to taste how meditation vibrantly infuses everyday life & connections.

unifiedmindfulness.com/team/bonnie-colby
tucsonmeditation.org weekly classes & occasional workshops
iamheart.org/our-teachers mentoring, customized retreats
*heartprof@gmail.com*