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Heart Matters: Buddhist Psychology and Contemplative Psychotherapy, Workings with Emotions

Scientific research in the fields of mindfulness and neuroscience demonstrates that we have much to learn from Buddhist traditions. Join Dr. Robin Boudette for an interactive workshop that will include an overview of the current research, introduction to the essentials of Buddhist psychology and presentation of ways to integrate the principle and practices into healing and psychotherapy.

Saturday, October 22, 10AM-4:30PM 

Single Class: General: $108/Member: $97
Series (Sept. 11; Oct. 22 & 23; Nov. 12 & 13; Dec. 3 & 4): General: $70/Member: $630

Jill Satterfield is the founder of Vajra Yoga & Meditation, a synthesis of yoga and Buddhism that combines meditation, yoga postures, visualization and contemplation practices. She is also the founder and Director of the School for Compassionate Action: Meditation, Yoga and Emotional Support for Communities in Need, a not for profit that trains teachers and offers classes to at-risk youth, people suffering with chronic pain and illnesses, PTSD, and addictions. Jill turned to meditation and yoga 30 years ago to successfully heal from a debilitating physical condition coupled with acute chronic pain. In 1992, she extended her exploration of the integral relationship of the mind and body through the study of Buddhism. Jill is on the founding faculty of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Mindfulness for Yoga Training and the Kripalu Institute’s Integral Leadership Program for young adults. Jill was scholar and teacher in residence at the Kripalu Center in 2004, and was named one of the four leading Buddhist and yoga teachers in the country by the Shambhala Sun Magazine. She is a pioneer in the field of mind body awareness and has been teaching and consulting for over 20 years. www.vajrayoga.com, www.schoolforcompassionateaction.org