At the heart of spiritual practice is meditation. It turns one's awareness inward to know one’s mind and be free of the inner critic, opening one up to the Wellspring of Happiness, Love, and transcendent Wisdom & Compassion.
NOTE: Programs are not available at Indigo or Pasadena Senior Center at this time
Lila is only offering private and hosted group sessions. For more information contact Lila directly. _______________________________________________________________________
MEDITATION CLASS Open to All. Group Session
Free Introduction To Meditation / Instructor: Lila The What And Why Of Meditation 90 Minutes / FREE or Gift Donation $5 -$10
New to Meditation? This introduction will cover What is Meditation? What It Is Not? Where Is Meditation Rooted? Why Do Meditation? Benefits and Science of Meditation.
Spiritual practice is about being aware and present in the moment, both in meditation and in daily life. Resting in Awareness is calming to our mind and body.
SESSION: Class starts with a short topical talk by teacher; Instruction with Guided and Silent Meditation for 20-40 minutes; Q&A; Closing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MEDITATION SESSION Open To All. Group Session
Lunch With Spirit / Instructor: Lila 60 Minutes / Gift Donation $5-$10
BRING YOUR OWN SACK LUNCH Need a break from work for nourishment and shaking off stress? Come Join Us At Lunch Time.
SESSION: We start on Time with a 10 minute guided meditation that continues for 15minutes more of silent meditation; 5 minute break; 25 minutes for eating in silence or open sharing. 5 minutes for packing up. This session uses chairs available at the center. No need to bring your own cushion.
NOTE: If you prefer not bring your own lunch and want to just relax, and continue to meditate during that last 30 minutes that is fine too. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ARTFUL LEADERSHIP Immersion Classes, Series, Workshops Meditation and Transformative Practices For Artful Leadership
Cultivating awareness of the “Mind At Work”. Transformation starts from the Inside-Out. Immersion Programs bring a spiritual perspective to Leadership development for Women and Men and to bring greater insight and integrity to the workplace. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ARTFUL LEADERSHIP IMMERSION 4 week series Open To All. Group Session
Beginners Mind Meditation & Discourse / Instructor: Lila 4 week Immersion Course 120 minutes per class / Total 8.25 hours of instruction
Overview: The essence of Beginners Mind is the Mind that sages, musicians, poets, artists, scientists, and innovators access and drop into the flow of a clear and emptied mind-stream. Beginners Mind is a natural state of mind, but needs to be cultivated through meditation, and practice disengaging the self-centric mind, improving creativity, clarity of mind, and interaction with others.
Beginners Mind is extremely effective when working in a fast-paced work environment that requires both independent and collaborative, on-the-go, clear-minded, holistic, decision-making. I have relied on this beautiful mind-stream throughout my professional and creative career working within both corporate and personal settings and conducting innovation workshops.
We will explore various other meditation methods to add to your toolbox, other tools for engaging one's intuition include private readings with the I Ching. We will also explore our current world of constant change and interaction with people, places and things that come up in work and personal life tapping into Beginners Mind. Class will encourage lively discussion with participants and instructor.
SESSION: Each session will be tailored to the content presented. Typically each two hour class will include an Overview by the instructor, Instruction, Guided Meditation, Q&A, Class discussion; and Closing. Some sessions will be interactive utilizing transformational tools and methods for application to work and personal life. There will be a short break if needed during the two hour session.
Bonus: A Scheduled 20-minute phone appointment with Lila at end of the series. Appointments will be scheduled for the following week. This gives the participants a chance to reflect, apply what they have learned, share, seek advice or explore one's personal meditation practice.
Pre-Requisite Recommended: " Introduction to Meditation Class". If you haven’t already taken this free 1.5 hour class you can take it at the Indigo Center
ARTFUL LEADERSHIP Meditation & Discourse Classes Open To All. Group Session
INTRODUCTORY CLASS Empathy @ Work / Instructor: Lila 90 minutes / $15.00
This class is part of the Artful Leadership Programs. It is an introductory class (one of many to come) to explore the issues of Empathy @ work. Content will include meditation, instruction and an interactive method for expanding our awareness of empathy for our self and others.
SESSION: Each session will be tailored to the content presented. Typically each 90 minute class will include in part or whole an over-view by the instructor, Meditation, Q&A, interactive exercise; and Closing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ARTFUL LEADERSHIP Meditation & Discourse Classes Open To All. Group Session / Women's Concerns In Business
INTRODUCTORY CLASS Women Of Wisdom W.O.W / Instructor: Lila 90 minutes / $15.00
This class is part of the Artful Leadership Programs with the intent to gather together Women Of Wisdom and to cultivate leadership awareness with a spiritual perspective. It is an introductory class (one of many) to explore the issues of Women's Leadership @ Work. The main topic is "Shattering Your Own Glass Ceiling"TM. Content will include meditation, instruction, open discussion for expanding our awareness in to the workings of the conflicted and limiting mind of ego.
SESSION: Each session will be tailored to the content presented. Typically each 90 minute class will include in part or whole an over-view by the instructor, Meditation, Q&A, interactive exercise; and Closing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Private Consultation
This offers you time to talk directly with Lila after a group session, or make an appointment for a confidential consultation conducted onsite, by phone. Private consultation is for focusing one's spiritual concerns, insights, or milestones. _______________________________________________________________________
Private Consultation Open To All. By Appointment Only.
Private 30-60 Minute I Ching Readings Guided By Lila 30 and 60 minute segments $45 For 30 minutes / $85 For 60 minutes
Imagine having the wisest sage at your disposal to ask any question, at any time and receive instantly an illuminating answer offering guiding insights into the conditioned present moment.
This wise sage is found in the oracle of the I Ching (yee ching) also referred to as the Book Of Changes written, consulted and shaped over 3000 years. The fresh spring of wisdom revealed is timeless and relevant even for today’s fast-paced, high-tech and complex world in which we live.
The I Ching offers a living, dynamic exchange of knowledge, for both the questioner and the I Ching are consciously attuned to each other. Upon consulting the I Ching, you begin the process by formulating a question seeking its guidance.
You will be given a set of three coins that are tossed six times to record a series of coded lines that reference one of the sixty-four hexagrams (or codes) recorded in the I Ching. The hexagram received is a commentary on the conditioned present moment, with hindsight into the recent past and foresight into the near future of potential outcomes to your question.
NOTE: Email Lila directly to schedule an appointment by phone or in person. Contact Us. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wisdom Circle Book Reading
The Reading Circle features the teachings Anam Thubten Rinpoche. At each session a segment of his books or teachings will be read and discussed. Meetings are monthly. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WISDOM CIRCLE BOOK READING Open To All. Group Session
Featuring The Books of Anam Thubten Rinpoche Facilitator: Lila 60 minutes / FREE or Gift Donation $5
Books that will be shared are No Self No Problem and The Magic of Awareness and his just released book Embracing Each Moment. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Gathering Of Oneness Deepening your Spiritual Path
A group gathering for those who want to deepen their spiritual practice. We join in a sacred space of oneness with an open heart and mind. We share, ask questions, meditate, and a place to check-in and listen to our heart. These Sessions are held monthly. _______________________________________________________________________
GATHERING OF ONENESS SESSION Open To All. Group Session
Discovery Salon / Instructor: Lila 90 Minutes / $15.00Gift Donation
A gathering for new and established spiritual practitioners to join together in a setting of community. Topic for talks will focus on bringing greater awareness to one’s spiritual practice and perceptions of life. A Q&A session allows for specific issues regarding spiritual and meditation practice to be openly discussed with teacher for the group to hear. You can listen or participate with asking a question. The gathering is a safe place to share with non-judgement of others issues, ideas, or personal challenges. Our focus addresses spiritual practice and issues, everyday human issues appropriate to bringing awareness to one’s spiritual unfolding.
SESSION: Enter room quietly. Get comfortable. We Begin with silent meditation; Opening Talk followed by open session Q&A; closing meditation / dedication. ________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Programs
From time to time programs are scheduled to bring a unique or meaningful learning experience to support one's spiritual practice and ways to apply to real life situations such as spirituality, lifestyle, relationships, career, health, well-being. ________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL PROGRAMS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CLICK HERE - TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The class fees help pay for the hosting facilities and administration of classes, including they help to pay for others who cannot pay or partial pay. No one will be turned away. __________________________________________________________________________________
