With Bryan Hindert and Dharma Instructors

Dates
April 14-May 19
Registration Deadline:  March 24 (registration will open in early March)
Suitability
FCM members who have participated in a prior program (such as Grounding & Nourishing the Mind, Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation, or a Miracle of Mindfulness Retreat) or have otherwise been introduced to the basic practices of mindfulness and meditation and are ready for the next step. (Learn more about becoming a member)

Path: Mindful Living Path/Grounding & Nourishing (Learn more about FCM's Three Paths)

Description

This 5-week program focuses on cultivating mindful awareness of thoughts and emotions, a vital skill for transforming the mind and reducing identification with mental content. Drawing on various teachings and practices from the Buddhist tradition, participants will explore how to observe, understand, and work with the mental processes shaping their experiences.

This Intensive offers practical tools to transform habitual patterns and deepen mindfulness of the mind, supporting the path of healing, transformation, and liberation.  Participants will engage in Dharma talks, Q&A sessions, mentor-led group check-ins, weekly practice instructions, guided meditations, and assigned readings. These supports will provide direct experience in mindfulness practices and guidance for integrating them into daily life.

(Prerequisite: Grounding and Nourishing the Mind | 5-Week Immersion)

The commitments for this Intensive are listed below. Before registering, please read the commitments and reflect carefully on whether you will be able to keep them.

Commitments

Specific readings, group assignments, and Zoom instructions will be announced once registration has been completed. 
Fees

The fee for this Intensive is $50. This is a suggested amount and participants are free to offer more or less depending on their individual financial situation - we do not want financial considerations to be a deterrent to participation.

You may pay on-line or send your check made out to the Florida Community of Mindfulness (FCM) to Florida Community of Mindfulness, 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33604.Registration Procedures 

Please read the information below before you click to register.

Mentor Groups 
When you register, you will also be asked to indicate your preferences  for your bi-weekly Mentor Groups (small groups of 6-8 participants) offered through Zoom. You will be required to score each group as one of the following:

If there is more than one group that will work well for you, please mark all these as “my first choice.” This will provide us with added flexibility in making group assignments. Please have your calendar available when you register so that you can complete this part of the registration process accurately. 

Mentor Group #1: Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30 am

Mentor Group #2: Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30 pm

Mentor Group #3: Wednesdays at 4:30-5:30 pm

Mentor Group #4: Thursdays at 7:30-8:30 am

Mentor Group #5: Thursdays at 6:30-7:30 pm

Dharma Buddies Assignments

Participate in FCM Dharma Buddies Program during the Intensive. Each participant will be assigned a Dharma Buddy. You may request a specific buddy but that person must be in this intensive. You will automatically be assigned a buddy unless you contact Evie Haseman at evelynhaseman@gmail.com with a specific buddy request or a concern. Both buddies must contact Evie for a specific pairing request. More information about the Dharma Buddies program will be provided soon.

Contacts for More Information
If you have any questions about this Intensive program or whether it is appropriate for you, please contact Bryan Hindert at bbhindert@gmail.com. If you have any questions about the logistics of this Intensive, please contact Shelia at intensivecoordinator@floridamindfulness.org.