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The Body’s Wisdom

Our bodies are not problems to manage. They are vehicles for awakening. The first place truth often arrives. When we learn to listen to them with curiosity and care, something changes. Over time, we begin to trust the body as an ally.

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Emotions Have Their Own Intelligence

We don’t practice mindfulness to become emotionally neutral. We practice to become emotionally wise. Emotions are not the problem. They are part of the intelligence of being human. When we learn how to listen to them with kindness, they become one of our greatest sources of guidance.

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Thoughts Aren’t (always) Facts or Instructions

The first time I realized that my thoughts aren’t facts or instructions, I felt free. I’ve discovered that some are useful. Some are habits. Some are trying to protect me. Some are old stories. And some are simple associations. I’ll be thinking about what to have for lunch, which leads to dinner, ingredients, the grocery store, and whether Whole Foods will be too crowded. My mind is a great worker, but a terrible boss.

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How to Start a Meditation Practice (Without Trying to Fix Yourself)

Many people want to know, “How do I know if I’m doing it right?” There really isn’t a way to do it wrong. Meditation is a practice that evolves and invites creativity. We’re not trying to become good meditators. We’re learning how to be with and tend to ourselves. Welcome home.

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  • "I look forward to Beth’s sessions each week. Her meditations are meaningful on so many levels. Through her calm instruction, I’ve gained new and very practical techniques that I can use when meditating on my own.”

    — Windy, Group meditation participant in Phoenix

  • “Beth's non-judgemental presence, her humble nature, and her gentle guidance have changed how I see myself and the world around me in the best possible way. She has created a safe community where everyone's thoughts are valued and celebrated, allowing us all to also feel valued and celebrated as individuals on our unique journeys.”

    —  Sarah, Group meditation participant in the Boston area

  • "I practice 1:1 with Beth and she guides me to the depths of my soul, where immense healing and transformation take place."

    —  Beth, Minneapolis

  • "I used to mistakenly assume that mindfulness was indifference, but Beth's compassionate, thoughtful, approach continues to help me re-center in the present, welcome and move through all the things. Far from indifferent, my life, and those of my family are much richer in the hard times, the good, the quiet, and the rapidly shifting. Thanks Beth!"

    — Dan, Group meditation participant in New York City

  • "I feel welcomed to come as I am. I leave every session more grounded, more balanced, and more peaceful. My practice is expanding, and I am expanding, through Beth's beautiful, guided meditations."

    — Maia, Group meditation participant in Boston

  • "Joining Beth Monaghan's meditation sessions is the kindest I've been to myself in years. She is a gentle and gifted guide through deep thinking, leading to places of peace. I also find her recorded shorter meditations very helpful during the crush of the week. Highly, highly recommended.

    — Carol, Group meditation participant in New York City

  • “These sessions are gifts I look forward to.”

    — Group meditation participant

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    “Beth has a beautiful way of bringing everyone into each class and creating an opportunity for openness and learning. She made mindfulness and meditation feel possible and rewarding for even the most time-pressed people.”

    — senior executive

  • “I love the mix of personal experiences, quotes from gurus, and the practical application for busy lives. She is a great teacher – warm, compassionate, generous – and was able to get people to not just participate, but to share and to want to build or deepen their own practices. Best meditation learning experience I've had.”

    — senior executive  

  • “Beth is so generous and compassionate and that comes across in every word. I long for more and am happy for all of the people who will have a chance to learn from you.”

     — senior executive

  • “The meditations led by Beth always provide me with a sense of peace and comfort. I often refer to them outside of these sessions.”

    — Group meditation participant 

  • “I love this weekly meet up beyond words and it has helped me and brought me so much joy.”

    — Group meditation participant