MBSR 8-week Course
Sep
16
to Nov 11

MBSR 8-week Course

The capstone course of Flatwater Collective’s Mindfulness Academy

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction “MBSR”

Teachers: Carlos Figueroa & Anne Savery

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The Sunday Practice
Nov
2

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Matt Evans

Topic: The Awareness of Too Much

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Turning Inward: A Daylong Retreat
Nov
8

Turning Inward: A Daylong Retreat

This daylong retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in the quiet wisdom of the natural world.

This retreat is led by Anne Savery with movement & sound by Tracy Astorino

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The Sunday Practice
Nov
9

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Mark Wiesman

Topic: Shakuhachi a Japanese bamboo flute meditation

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The Flow of Stillness
Nov
13

The Flow of Stillness

Meditation Practice. Through a mix of alternating periods of guided meditation, quiet sitting, and mindful walking, this Thursday practice invites a deep sense of calm and connection. We move together through the natural flow of stillness, awareness, and breath.

Appropriate for beginners or those with an advanced practice. Freely offered.

Teacher: Kyle Sorys

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The Sunday Practice
Nov
23

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Katie Hupp

Topic: Grateful Gathering

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Intention Keepers:  Meaningful Making
Dec
3

Intention Keepers: Meaningful Making

In this workshop, you will be guided to uncover resonant words and phrases most deeply connected to your current stage of life.

After identifying your words, you will create your own unique intention keeper: a small art piece imbued with your chosen word or phrase. You'll choose from a mix of media supplies—from reclaimed foundations like cardboard to rich handmade papers and inks and more. 

Teacher: Erin Huerter

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The Flow of Stillness
Dec
11

The Flow of Stillness

Meditation Practice. Through a mix of alternating periods of guided meditation, quiet sitting, and mindful walking, this Thursday practice invites a deep sense of calm and connection. We move together through the natural flow of stillness, awareness, and breath.

Appropriate for beginners or those with an advanced practice. Freely offered.

Teacher: Kyle Sorys

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MBSR 8-week Course
Jan
6
to Mar 3

MBSR 8-week Course

The capstone course of Flatwater Collective’s Mindfulness Academy

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction “MBSR” Program

Teacher: Carlos Figueroa

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MBSR 8-week Course
Jan
7
to Mar 4

MBSR 8-week Course

The capstone course of Flatwater Collective’s Mindfulness Academy

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction “MBSR” Program

Teacher: Anne Savery

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The Flow of Stillness
Jan
8

The Flow of Stillness

Meditation Practice. Through a mix of alternating periods of guided meditation, quiet sitting, and mindful walking, this Thursday practice invites a deep sense of calm and connection. We move together through the natural flow of stillness, awareness, and breath.

Appropriate for beginners or those with an advanced practice. Freely offered.

Teacher: Kyle Sorys

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The Sunday Practice
Oct
26

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Katie Hupp

Topic: Grateful Gathering

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The Flow of Stillness
Oct
23

The Flow of Stillness

Meditation Practice. Through a mix of alternating periods of guided meditation, quiet sitting, and mindful walking, this Thursday practice invites a deep sense of calm and connection. We move together through the natural flow of stillness, awareness, and breath.

Appropriate for beginners or those with an advanced practice. Freely offered.

Teacher: Kyle Sorys

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The Sunday Practice
Oct
19

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Dan Vining

Topic: Breath as Conversation

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Dharma Talk
Oct
16

Dharma Talk

Join us every Thursday for Buddhist talks and study.

This week’s teacher: Mark Wiesman

Topic: You Can’t Change the Weather, but You Can Be the Sky

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The Sunday Practice
Oct
12

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Anne Savery

Topic: Exploring the Qualities of the Heart through Meditation

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October Weekend Meditation Retreat
Oct
9
to Oct 12

October Weekend Meditation Retreat

A weekend meditation retreat at the Creighton Retreat Center in Griswold, IA.

Teachers: Anne Savery & Mark Wiesman

Topic: Nurturing the Heart:  A Weekend of Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity

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The Sunday Practice
Oct
5

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Anne Savery

Topic: Yoga Nidra

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The Sunday Practice
Sep
28

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Susie Hiley

Topic: Befriending Imperfection

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The Sunday Practice
Sep
21

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Anne Savery

Topic: Openness Part Two & meditation practice

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Dharma Talk
Sep
18

Dharma Talk

Join us every Thursday for Buddhist talks and study.

This week’s teacher: Mark Wiesman

Topic: Equanimity (Upekkhā) – The Steady Heart
The final week focuses on cultivating balance and spaciousness amidst life’s inevitable ups and downs. Equanimity allows us to remain present and open-hearted, with wisdom and ease.

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The Sunday Practice
Sep
14

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Tracy Astorino

Topic: Sound Exploration & Meditation

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The Sunday Practice
Sep
7

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Kim Dunovan

Topic: The importance of Patience (Khante), especially in turbulent times. Followed by a guided meditation.

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Dharma Talk
Sep
4

Dharma Talk

Join us every Thursday for Buddhist talks and study.

This week’s teacher: Mark Wiesman

Topic: Appreciative Joy (Muditā) – Celebrating the Joy of Others
This week invites us to rejoice in the happiness and success of others. We’ll explore practices that shift us from comparison and envy to a joyful, expansive heart that delights in shared goodness.

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The Sunday Practice
Aug
31

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Anne Savery

Topic: Talk on Openness & Guided Meditation

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The Sunday Practice
Aug
24

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Mark Wiesman

Topic: An Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan.: a moving meditation

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Dharma Talk
Aug
21

Dharma Talk

Join us every Thursday for Buddhist talks and study.

This week’s teacher: Mark Wiesman

Topic: Compassion (Karuṇā) – The Heart’s Response to Suffering
Compassion arises when loving-kindness meets suffering. We’ll practice opening to the pain of others (and our own) with a tender heart, learning to respond with care rather than overwhelm.

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The Sunday Practice
Aug
17

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Matt Evans

Topic: Harnessing Emotions for Mindfulness

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The Sunday Practice
Aug
10

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Kim Dunovan

Topic: Honoring Joanna Macy

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Dharma Talk
Aug
7

Dharma Talk

Join us every Thursday for Buddhist talks and study.

This week’s teacher: Mark Wiesman

Topic: Loving-Kindness (Mettā) – The Open Heart
Begin with the foundation of a kind and friendly heart. This week explores how to cultivate genuine goodwill towards ourselves and others, fostering a spirit of connection and warmth in daily life.

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The Sunday Practice
Aug
3

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Tracy Astorino

Topic: Meditation on Nature

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Dharma Dialogue
Jul
31

Dharma Dialogue

Join us every Thursday for Buddhist talks and study.

This week’s teacher: Kim Dunovan

Topic: Dharma Study: Getting Intimate with Shitou’s classic Zen poem, “Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage”

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The Sunday Practice
Jul
27

The Sunday Practice

Join us for The Sunday Practice, a welcoming space to explore mindfulness, connect with others, and deepen your practice. Each week features a different speaker or guide offering insights on mindfulness and meditation, along with a guided and/or silent practice.

Guide: Mark Wiesman

Topic: Shakuhachi a Japanese bamboo flute meditation

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