Meditation | Yoga

 

MEDITATION

Meditation groups at SBP&W are led by Dr. John Cottone and focus on providing members with didactic training and education on an array of mindfulness, breathing, and relaxation techniques.  The primary aim of SBP&W's meditation groups is to help individuals quiet their minds, reduce anxiety and become increasingly aware of the subtle stimuli (both internal and external to themselves) that affect them in each moment. An additional component of these groups is to connect the practice of meditation to an array of relevant teachings from the Buddhist, Zen and Hindu traditions that have developed and refined this practice.

Meeting Time: Fridays at 10:30 am – Enrollment is continuous

Cost: FREE

Contact:
John G. Cottone, PhD
Phone:  631-941-2211
Email: jcottone@sbpwellness.com

 

 

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YOGA

Yoga workshops are offered at SBP&W several times per year and focus on yoga philosophy as well as a gentle version of yoga poses, or asana. Workshops typically include an introduction and review of:

• Yoga and its Primary Principles
• Breathing Techniques
• Gentle and Restorative Yoga poses
• Contemplation and Meditation

Workshops are appropriate for students at all levels of knowledge and ability but are primarily designed for beginners and those interested in applying relaxation and balancing practices to daily/weekly life.

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NOTE: All meditation groups and yoga workshops require pre-screening before entry to group. Pre-screening, which involves a brief clinical assessment and interview, is performed to ensure that individuals are appropriate for the group or workshop they seek to attend, for their own safety and wellbeing.