What we’re about
Do you have a meditation practice? Want to start one? Curious about mindfulness and how to integrate mindfulness into your life? Looking to deepen your practice? This is a group for anyone interested in practicing or learning about mindfulness and meditation. There are so many wonderful opportunities to practice with communities in other boroughs of NYC--but not so many in Queens. Let's create mindful community right here in our own neighborhood so we can support one another and practice together. This Meetup group will be used to post local mindfulness events, meditation classes, talks, and more. No experience with meditation or mindfulness necessary. All experience levels welcome. Please note: you do NOT have to live in Astoria (or even in Queens) to attend one of our meetups.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Forest Bathing to honor the Earth 🌿Astoria Park, Astoria, NY
"Forest bathing" has been translated from the Japanese term Shinrin-yoku which means "bathing in the forest atmosphere".
Celebrate EARTH DAY by immersing yourself in the natural world through a series of grounding and meditative practices that will help to reconnect you with the environment and the self. Benefits of forest bathing include stress reduction, improved cardiovascular and cognitive function, increased feelings of happiness, among a host of other benefits. This event is for adults only.
You will be guided by Vanessa Heller, a certified Forest Therapy guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her spiritual path began many years ago and has continued to evolve over the years by following different teachers, practicing yoga, mindfulness, and engaging in her own healing work. Vanessa is excited to share her passion for nature and the outdoors as a tool for healing and self-discovery.
What to Bring: Something to sit on. Comfortable clothing and layers, as it often feels cooler than it actually is when we're sitting and moving slowly.
Event fee: $25
Purchase your ticket via this Eventbrite link. There will be a max of 20 people at this event.
*No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please send a message if you want to attend but are unable to due to the fee. - Wednesday Online Meditation GatheringLink visible for attendees
MINDFUL ASTORIA: WEDNESDAY ONLINE MEDITATION GATHERING
How to receive Zoom links for Mindful Astoria's online events:
See below for an event description of Mindful Astoria's Wednesday meditation gatherings--but first, here is important info about HOW TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE ZOOM LINKS FOR MINDFUL ASTORIA'S ONLINE EVENTS.
In order to increase our online security, we do not post our Zoom links on Meetup. Instead, WE SEND AN EMAIL EVERY WEDNESDAY WITH ZOOM LINKS for all of the coming week's events (Wed-Tue).
To receive these emails, please fill out this registration form.
ZOOM LINKS ARE SENT OUT ONCE A WEEK on Wednesday mornings. The deadline to sign up for emails is 10pm on TUESDAY for that week's online events. You only need to register once to receive Zoom links on a weekly basis.
IF YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE FIRST TIME to attend our sessions, please allow up to 1 week to receive zoom links. (For example, if you register on a Wednesday at 2pm, you will receive an email the following Wednesday morning).
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP to receive emails from us, you do not need to fill out the form again. (If you only receive our messages through Meetup, you will need to fill out the registration form).
Feel free to email us at mindfulastoria@gmail.com with any questions.
ABOUT OUR WEDNESDAY MEDITATION GATHERINGS
Each gathering will consist of instruction in different forms of mindfulness meditation, and time for group discussion and connecting with the community. Depending on the week, the teacher may give a talk or share a reading.
Gatherings will be led by different members of our teaching team. Read more about our teaching team here.
Also, please review our group guidelines.
Email any questions to mindfulastoria@gmail.com.
We look forward to deepening practice and strengthening our mindful community with you all.
Please note: If you arrive to our online gatherings more than 10 minutes late, we will not be able to admit you to the meeting and we will ask that you join us another week.
ABOUT ZOOM
If you do not have Zoom already or are not familiar with Zoom:
Please download the free Zoom app on your computer, phone, or tablet. Please be sure your video is enabled. (Computer is strongly recommended if possible).
You will need to be in a space such as a room in your home or office that is private, quiet and where you can meditate. (Not moving around, not on the subway, train, bus, in a car, eating, multitasking, etc.).
Make sure you have a stable internet connection.
Headphones are recommended but not required.
When you sign on, please close all other tabs and programs, and have your phone away from you, or on silent.
Please mute your microphone to reduce background noise. You can unmute your microphone to ask a question or join a discussion.
SUPPORTING MINDFUL ASTORIA
If you join us for an online program, we ask that if you are able to offer financial support (we suggest $10-$15 per event), please do so via the PayPal app or website, with payment to our email address: mindfulastoria@gmail.com.
