O Nobly Born, O you of glorious origins, remember your radiant true nature, the essence of mind. Trust it. Return to it. It is home.
-  the Tibetan Book of the Dead

Come, dip your toes in the waters of your existence. Rinse your heart in the light of the stars. Remember the way to the refuge that lies within you, holding wells of strength, courage, and solace. We need this, both always and now, right now. The world needs us, every one of us: strong and clear of heart. I am here to support you in that.

There will be guided meditation and contemplation. There will be silence and breath. I will sing to you, read to you, and sit with you in silence. I will answer your questions, ask you more in return, and love you with tenderness and ferocity. Together we will enquire into consciousness. This course, our primary focus will be upon our experience of connection with existence, nature, life, all-that-is. To deepen and to clarify our relationship with life, our sense of purpose, and our peace with impermanence.

If that sounds nourishing, then hurrah! If that sounds intimidating, perhaps it will soothe you to know that for the hours I have sat to write this, the other quote that has graced the page is:

I know nothing about consciousness. I just try to teach my students how to hear the birds sing.
— Suzuki Roshi

Yes, you are welcome if you are new to meditation! Yes, you are welcome if you are in pain. Yes, you are welcome if you haven't practiced since you saw me last. You are welcome.

HMC14 is now sold out. If you wish to know when registration opens for HMC15 (September and October 2019), drop me a line. You may also wish to look into the 2 day and daylong Meditation Retreats I will be offering in Oakland, California on July 13-14 and August 17.

If you'd like to receive this information by email in the future, let me know! Sometimes I do not post publicly and only notify my email list. Private sessions are available for for body and energy work, yoga therapy, and spiritual counsel during July and August, and phone or email consultation is available throughout the summer.


HMC14: Your Radiant True Nature

Monday July 1 through Monday August 26; 8 sessions.
$550-495, sliding scale

Register by emailing me: dahlia@beloved.org. Payment follows by PayPal. If you need to discuss a lesser cost or payment over time, please ask. Payment above the asking price to fund scholarships for others is always welcome!

What is the time commitment? 20 minutes of daily personal practice, one to three hours weekly for reading/listening, and the time you choose for making your weekly post.

Structure:

  • Your course module (I teach more than one) will consist of no more than 10 people, who will belong to a Google Group together. I keep the groups small so that they feel intimate and the volume of communication is reasonable.
  • I open a Sharing Circle with an invitation by email on Fridays. Everyone writes a post to the circle with questions or experience. There is no required length. Your reply is due Monday at noon Pacific Time.
  • I write individual replies to each post. Everyone in the group receives all the posts and replies; this sweet, rich conversation is much of the course content. One student said, "I am blown away by Kristie Dahlia’s response to my questions. I feel that each of her responses to my posts are like little love letters to me as I practice, which motivates me even more."
  • There is weekly Teaching/Practice, which may consist of written guidance or mp3 audio files of guided practice.
  • After the course the materials remain yours for your personal use. They may not be shared without my explicit permission.
  • The course is open to all levels of experience. Our community holds experienced practitioners and new beginners. Each person will benefit another; our sharing and connection are part of the learning and the gift.

My students have said:

I offer the heartiest of endorsements of Kristie’s meditation class. I'd pretty much given up on ever being able to develop any kind of a meditation practice before taking it. I have one now!

This class has been really transformational for me... I feel a pivot in my life and sensibilities.

A year later I'm practicing nearly every day — your course took!

I have treasured this group and space. It is a great comfort and learning to be in a space with others learning and experiencing the same teachings. We all come from different places and spaces and have different perspectives. I have valued everyone’s words and have learned so much.

Kristie's course changed the way I look at meditation. In the past, I've taken a course, read articles and blogs, tried to start a practice of my own and never felt quite at home with it. Kristie's clear, concise explanations made the journey feel like an adventure. It was so helpful to have the recordings so I could practice at my own pace, on my own time. Kristie was very responsive via email, responding to questions or thoughts in a respectful and meaningful way. I look forward to taking the course again.

I'm grateful for this space and grateful for all of the your teachings. I feel like I have reentered life with hope, love, curiosity and determination. I feel centered and ready for whats next, and I owe a lot of that to the focus and calm daily meditation brings. As well as the opportunity to share what is going on inside my head instead of just letting it spin.

I have to say I was initially skeptical that an email class was going to do anything. I’ve found it to be incredibly powerful, and excited that it has unlocked meditation as a regular practice for me. Deep thank you to Kristie for luring us all in with kindness, thoughtfulness, and deliciousness. Your impact is like seeds flying far and wide in the wind.
















Why should you study with me when there are so many apps available? Because apps do not answer your questions. Apps are not friendship or community. They do not love you.

"The classes have really changed how I think about my relationship with myself. I feel more capable of treating myself kindly and that has transformed my relationship with other people."

"I'm grateful for this space and grateful for all of the your teachings. I feel like I have reentered life with hope, love, curiosity and determination. I feel centered and ready for whats next, and I owe a lot of that to the focus and calm daily meditation brings. As well as the opportunity to share what is going on inside my head instead of just letting it spin."

"I have to say I was initially skeptical that an email class was going to do anything. I’ve found it to be incredibly powerful, and excited that it has unlocked meditation. I’ve found it to be incredibly powerful, and excited that it has unlocked meditation as a regular practice for me. Deep thank you to Kristie for luring us all in with kindness, thoughtfulness, and deliciousness. Your impact is like seeds flying far and wide in the wind."

"I have treasured this group and space. It is a great comfort and learning to be in a space with others learning and experiencing the same teachings. We all come from different places and spaces and have different perspectives. I have valued everyone's words and have learned so much. Thank you."

“ The format really works even when time is at a premium!”

"My life has changed in significant ways due to your course."