Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness:
5-Week Series Exploring Traditions, Techniques, and Modern Applications
with Kendall Tetsworth
January 20, 27 & February 3, 10, 17
Tuesdays | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Location: The Annex
This series offers a welcoming introduction to meditation and mindfulness, designed for anyone curious about how these practices can support well-being in daily life. Together, we’ll explore a range of meditation lineages—as well as contemporary approaches developed for stress reduction, emotional health, while also examining secular and therapeutic approaches that have emerged in modern times.
By bridging historical wisdom with modern applications—and offering tools for ongoing practice—this series invites participants to experience meditation not only as a timeless tradition, but also as a sustainable path for balance, clarity, and resilience in today’s world.
Some of the Questions We’ll Explore:
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What is the point of meditation?
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What exactly is mindfulness, and how is it different from meditation?
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How do I know if I’m “doing it right”?
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Do I need a specific tradition or teacher to practice?
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How can these practices fit into a busy modern lifestyle?
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What are the proven benefits for mental, emotional, and physical health?
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Who is This For?
Each session will highlight the historical roots of a specific meditation technique, its cultural and philosophical context, and the unique methods it offers for cultivating awareness, compassion, and inner balance. From breath-based concentration practices to open awareness, loving-kindness, mantra, and movement-based meditations, you are invited to explore a rich understanding of how different techniques both stand on their own and weave together into the broader tapestry of mindfulness traditions.
In addition to guided practice and discussion during the series, participants will receive support in continuing their journey beyond the sessions. This may include recommended readings, recordings of practices, suggestions for daily integration, and resources for connecting with local and online meditation communities
Investment:
Sliding Scale Pricing*
$108 — Community | $125 — Sustainer | $139 — Supporter
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Registration for all events, including trainings and immersion workshops, is non-refundable. However, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to another person by contacting us via phone, email, or in person. Thank you for your consideration with this policy as so much time, resources, and heart go into planning these experiences for our community!
*SLIDING SCALE PRICING GUIDELINES:
BYC’s sliding scale pricing model helps keep our events accessible while sustaining the costs of running our studio and making it possible for our teachers to thrive. We ask you to choose the tier that best reflects your household’s current financial situation. Your selection is personal and honored without judgment — we trust you to choose what feels right for your circumstances.
Community – For those with limited financial flexibility who can meet basic needs, but where higher rates would limit participation
Sustainer – For those with reliable income and minimal financial strain; covers the cost of the program and helps keep it running
Supporter – For those with financial security who can comfortably contribute more; goes beyond covering costs — helps us grow, supports fair wages, and expands access for others