Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

Awakening to the Heart          A Mountain Sanctuary located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
for Heart-Centered Community Gatherings & Events

                           

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Metta Practice with Cynthia…

What is Metta? 

The word Metta comes from the ancient Buddhist language of Pali. Metta is loving kindness, universal love, and a feeling of heartfelt concern for all living beings, in all situations. 

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What is Metta Practice? 

This practice offers opportunities for gentle self-healing, connecting with heart wisdom
and inviting grace into our daily living by cultivating mindfulness and developing compassion for oneself and others… 

Sessions include:

• Sacred Sound Immersion
  

with healing tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes, temple bells, Sansula kalimba and Guda brass tongue drum; songs & mantras with harmonium and other instruments.

• Guided Meditation
  

to relax & restore the body, mind & soul, while opening the heart & connecting with its wisdom;

• Spiritual Storytelling
  using legends, myths & short stories to shine light on  the creative mind, connecting with the heart & inner knowing.
  
  
• Exploring Individual Deities,
  understanding the symbolism & wisdom of their parables. Learn powerful mantras that unite us with ancient healing vibrations, with others & our highest truth.
  
  
• Mindful Movement
  to deepen kinesthetic learning, to calm the nervous system  & ground ourselves into   the present moment.
  

• Aromatherapy
  

to promote inner peace, rejuvenation & a joyful spirit.

• Safe & Nurturing Environment
  

that enhances deep comfort.

  

This workshop introduced using "The Alphabet of the Heart", created by James Doty, MD, as a meditation or intentional practice for bringing more compassion into our daly lives. It also included stories about ancient deities and modern bodhisattvas who embody compassion, sacred sound immersion, guided meditation, self-compassion, holding empathy without taking on the stress of others, and mindful movements for building self-care & resilience. We made compassion malas to use with The Alphabet of the Heart practice.

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