Doug MacLean

I came to the practice of mindfulness meditation in 1994 on the recommendation of a friend. I felt my life was at a crossroads. I had been trying and using a variety of strategies to deal with life’s challenges. For example, I was an avid swimmer. What I observed was I felt great after the exercise; however, the impact was often temporary. I needed to find a practice that would be more enduring and also to help me learn more about myself.

At around the same time, I became familiar with the work of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, who has been instrumental in bringing the practice of mindfulness to the west. His best selling book “Full Catastrophe Living - Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness was my catalyst for the exploration of bringing mindfulness into my life.

With practice, I found the practice of mindfulness meditation to be instrumental in finding some balance in life and finding some peace and calmness. In the end, it isn’t what happens that is important, but, it is how I handle it that determines my state of mind. Mindfulness meditation has been absolutely invaluable in moving in this direction

I started teaching mindfulness meditation in 2005 and I model my work on Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s approach. I also am a certified yoga instructor and I am passionate about bringing the practice of mindfulness to yoga. I believe that mindfulness is a human capacity that anyone can develop and apply in meeting life’s challenges.

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Yoga 101 - Sunday May 26 - 1:30-3:30 pm
If you are new to yoga, or looking to learn more about the practice, join us for this intimate and in depth introduction to the basics of yoga. Click on the Registered Programs link to sign up online or call the studio. All students will receive one free week of yoga.

Kids Yoga Summer Camps
Explore the art and science of yoga at our half day camps for kids. Independent children will explore age appropriate yoga poses and sequences, play with breath, take imaginary yoga journeys, create crafts and play yoga inspired games.

We have 4 weeks of camps running this summer. Camps are for children aged 4-12 years. Click on the registered programs link to sign up online or call the studio. Children can sign up for as little as one day, up to one full week.

****NEW BABY & ME CLASS ADDED ON MONDAYS****
DUE TO A GROWING DEMAND WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD ANOTHER BABY & ME CLASS. STARTING MONDAY APRIL 22ND - JUNE 3RD - 1:15PM - 2:30PM.

Next Session of Mom and Baby is Open for Registration
Registration is now open for the next session of Mom and Baby with Allison Oxoby. Class dates are as follows:

Tuesdays
June 4-July 9
1:15-2:30 pm

Thursdays
June 6-July 11
1:15-2:30 pm

Each session is 6 weeks long. Call the studio or sign up online. These classes are very popular.

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