Repair is the activity of mending relationships with other beings. Repair requires mindfulness, awareness, and compassion, as well as skillful means; all areas in which we build strength through contemplative psychology practices. During this Karuna Live! we will explore how to listen to our bodies to know when repair is needed, how to feel into […]
When our sexuality or gender is disregarded or oppressed, our whole sense of worthiness is threatened. This Karuna Live offers a chance to practice Contemplative Psychology principles so we can shore up our fundamental worth without solidifying our sense of self. This offering is specifically for those who identify as female, transgender, gender non-conforming, and those […]
Karuna Live: Shedding Shame: Growing Compassion for Sexuality and Gender With Miriam Hall Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 - 11 am Mountain Time FREE - ONLINE Why is it that shame arises so quickly for so many when we discuss gender or sexuality? Though there is nothing inherently shameful about either, systemic patriarchy has […]
Karuna Live: Harvesting Joy with Miriam Hall Saturday, August 26th at 10 am MT FREE - ONLINE Join Karuna lead teacher Miriam Hall for a one-hour Karuna Live dedicated to acknowledging and rejoicing in the results of our practice and life experiences. Whether or not you have engaged in formal meditation or compassion exercises, this is a […]
Shameless Embodiment: An Introduction to Contemplative Psychology with Miriam Hall & Emma Bunnell September 24th from 10 am - 12 pm MT FREE - ONLINE Embodying our gender and sexuality can feel tricky, and trigger shame. In this introductory program, we will touch on gentle practices together, and build a communal field to share the […]
Wednesday, November 15 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm MT Free Online Event Celebrating holidays is often…complicated. That is because families and communities are complex systems and because a lot of the federal holidays in many countries are tied to colonialism, Christianity, or wars. In the middle of what’s referred to as “the holiday season” in […]
The Paradox of Identity: An Introduction to Contemplative Psychology With Miriam Hall and Naoko Sunday, August 11, 11AM- 1:00 PM MDT In this Karuna Live, we will play with the paradox of identity. On one level, all of our identities matter. However, on the level of our common humanity, our differences don’t matter. The paradox […]
Set Your Compassion Compass January 18th at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST Online - FREE. Donations are greatly appreciated. In starting the Western New Year, many of us wonder how to begin the year on the right foot. One way to support our intentions early in the calendar year is to start practices early […]
3-Part Course: July 19, August 16, & September 20, 2025 Each class meets for 3 hours, 10 AM to 1 PM MT Location: Online, Zoom Audience: All Are Welcome In these times of tumult and ongoing uncertainty in our world today, it is easy to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or even numb and disconnected. In Karuna […]