Fall 2026 Book Group

Join us for five weeks of reading, meditation, reflection, and connection as we explore bringing mindfulness into everyday life.

The Book:

How To Train A Wild Elephant & Other Adventures in Mindfulness - Jan Chozen Bays, MD

The Dates:

Sunday, October 18th | 10:30am - 11:30am ET

Four Thursdays | 6:30pm-7:30pm ET: October 22nd, October 29th, November 5th, & November 12th

*All meetings take place on zoom. Recordings will be available.

The Why:

The more we read the more neural connections we build. Consistent reading, even just a few minutes, supports brain resilience and stress reduction. Reading socially can have a positive impact on our psychological well-being wile offering space for conversation, reflection, and shared learning.

What’s Included:

  • Five- 60 minute group gatherings.

  • Guided Meditation at start of each gathering.

  • One- 20 minute 1:1 zoom session for meditation support, as well as clarification and enriching of topics related to our shared book and meditations.

    To be scheduled during the 5 sessions.

  • PDF: Tips for Building A Personal Meditation Habit

    What You Need:

  • How To Train A Wild Elephant & Other Adventure in Mindfulness

  • A small notebook

    Investment:

  • $155

Registration Is Open!

upcoming Programs

dates TBD

Everywhere But Here: An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Two Paths to Insight: Meditation and the Art of Writing Haiku

Straight From The Heart: An Introduction to Loving-Kindness Meditation

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*Everywhere But Here is an introduction to meditation, mindfulness, and the benefits of personal and group practice.

Each of the 5 sessions includes seated practice, basic instruction, and time for open discussion. Our primary focus is mindfulness meditation with the intention of developing steadiness, resilience, and clarity of mind.

We will hold a supportive, inclusive space where participants — whether just beginning or more “seasoned” — feel encouraged to share their reflections and personal discoveries along the way.

Therefore, sessions are not recorded.

Instead, we choose to show up LIVE — for ourselves and one another. In doing so, we tap into a shared energy that supports and inspires us to fully embrace who we are and whatever we're experiencing in the moment — whether that’s restlessness, fatigue, overwhelm, or anything in between.