“Formal Practice” in the mindfulness community means any intentional structured activity that strengthens our ability to be aware of the present moment, that soften our being, and/or that increases our capacity to experience things “just as they are”.  This can include various forms of meditation, compassion practice, body scan, and mindful yoga.  

Sitting alongside Formal Practice, is “Informal Practice”.  This is simply the living of our life, internally and externally, in a Mindful manner.

Think of formal practice as “doing pushups” to get stronger, and informal practice as using that strength to carry our groceries.  Using another physical analogy, probably not very many of us would attempt to run a marathon without first conditioning the body to that task.  The brain/mind needs conditioning as well.

We meet the first and third Sundays at 12:30 in Room 9, the Buddha Room.

Carolyn / carolynheineman@aol.com / 269-547-7113 , Su / suacutler@gmail.com / 269-353-3654