4 Tuesdays in September: 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th

Time: 6pm - 7:30pm CST /  7pm-8:30pm EST / 4pm-5:30pm PST

In-Person and Online

Awakened Mindfulness is a four-week introductory course designed for anyone who wants to cultivate greater presence, compassion, connection, and joy in everyday life. Through mindfulness teachings, meditation, reflection, and experiential practices, we will explore how becoming more present can transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Mindfulness, or bringing loving attention to the present moment, may seem like a simple practice—and while it is simple, it is also a rich process that invites us into the sacredness of life.

Each week offers a supportive space to learn, experience, integrate, and bring intention into our lives and our practice. No previous meditation or mindfulness experience is needed.

Mindfulness can become more than a practice: it can be a way of moving through life with greater love, awareness, and joy.

Each class weaves together four elements:

Education — learning foundational mindfulness concepts and practices

Integration — bringing the teachings into our everyday lives

Experience — practicing meditation and mindfulness together

Intention — creating meaningful intentions for our lives and ongoing practice

• Class One: Mindfulness — Simple Sacredness

A foundational introduction to mindfulness and the practice of bringing loving attention to the present moment. We will explore mindfulness basics, establish anchors for returning to presence, and experience our first meditation together. This simple yet profound practice invites us to discover the sacredness within everyday life.

• Class Two: Being the Witness to Ourselves

We will explore the Witness—the loving awareness within us that can observe our thoughts, feelings, and emotions without becoming identified with them. Through meditation and experiential practices (RAIN), we will cultivate greater awareness, space, and compassion in our relationship with ourselves.

• Class Three: Metta — The Bliss of Lovingkindness

We will explore Metta, the practice of lovingkindness, and its ability to transform the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. Through meditation and reflection, we will cultivate compassion and discover how living from a place of love can invite greater joy into our lives.

• Class Four: Being a Pillar of Joy for the World

In our final class, we will bring together the practices of mindfulness and Metta and explore how to live them beyond our meditation practice. We will look at challenges that may arise, ways to continue our practice in daily life, and how our own presence, love, and joy can become a source of sacred service to the world.

Sam Pihl

Sam has been a yoga and meditation teacher for over 10 years and an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach since 2019. Weaving these two practices together, she has worked as a Holistic Transformation Coach, supporting people in becoming more aligned with their own inner wisdom and stepping into their most joyful, healthy selves.

For the past five years, Sam has also been co-facilitating and leading intensive meditation retreats for individuals from around the world, supporting participants in awakening the Witness through meditation, experiential exercises, and group work.

Sam is dedicated to supporting people in coming back to themselves—to the flow of love, presence, and oneness that permeates all of life.

Participants will receive an email with the Zoom link a few days prior to each class. If you sign up as an in-person participant and can not attend a class, you can join via Zoom. Classes will be recorded.

Tickets are non-refundable. You may gift your ticket to someone else, please let us know their name and email address.