Mindfulness for Self Compassion ~ 4 Sessions
A course designed to give you a container to practice self compassion through mindfulness and meditation, while setting the foundation for your practice.
Mindfulness and meditation offer a gentle path back to you ourselves in the most nourishing of ways. These practices remind us that we're not alone in our struggles and that uncertainty and self judgment, far from being a flaw, is a fundamental part of the human experience.
In my own journey, self compassion practices have been nothing short of transformative. They've taught me to cultivate gratitude in difficult moments, to approach life with forgiveness, and to embrace a broader perspective filled with possibility. Through mindfulness, I've learned to trust my intuition and fully accept who I am. Wherever you find yourself in life, you deserve an inner sanctuary of peace - a quiet refuge you can always return to.
Together in these sessions, we’ll explore:
The foundations of self-compassion; getting to the root of what it really feels like in practice
Mindfulness techniques to nurture true, lasting self-kindness
Embracing uncertainty and self judgement with greater ease
Practical meditation practices for daily life
Each session weaves together guided meditation, experiential learning, and supportive group discussion. I'm looking forward to offering this in-person course at my favorite local yoga studio The Yoga Shala, where I will guide you through practice and discussion, and share my best tips and learnings from training.
Beginning and experiened meditators are invited!
This offering is a required component of my practicum to become a certified Mindfulness and Meditation teacher with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield via the Greater Good Foundation.
Registration is now open, express interest below.
Current Dates:
Sun. Sept. 8 at 6:15-7:45 pm
Sun. Sept. 15 at 6:15-7:45pm
Sun. Sept. 29 at 6:15-7:45 pm
Sun. Oct. 6 at 6:15-7:45pm
Location:
The Yoga Shala
455 Judah St.
San Francisco, CA
Details:
Weekly 90 minute in-person sessions at The Yoga Shala at 455 Judah St. in San Francisco
Intimate and safe community with 6-15 other people
Weekly customized intentions designed by the group, with actionable resources
Themes, teaching, guided meditation, and group sharing
Agenda:
Session 1:
Understanding our relationship with self compassion
Meditation guidance and practice
Discussion + Q&A
Session 2:
Understanding our mind
Meditation guidance and practice
Discussion + Q&A
Session 3:
Understanding our emotions
Meditation guidance and practice
Discussion + Q&A
Session 4:
Putting it all together
Meditation guidance and practice
Discussion + Q&A
This course is for you if:
You struggle with self-criticism or negative self-talk
You want to develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself
You're looking to cultivate self-awareness through mindfulness and meditation
You want to learn how to use meditation techniques to nurture self-compassion
You're seeking tools to manage stress and difficult emotions with greater ease
Inspire and nurture your wellbeing.
“Jenna is an absolute gift. She melded mindfulness and her coaching expertise to guide a group of professionals to become more awake/aware and self-compassionate. Her particular techniques and guidance were even more helpful to me than the many sessions I’ve taken with the renowned psychologist and meditation teacher, Tara Brach.
Jenna’s tips and tricks will resonate with you, I promise. I’m eager for her to get some of her guided meditations onto Insight Timer. ”