5-Week Introduction to Somatic Meditation Course

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ODC Introduction to Somatic Meditation, a FREE 5 week course from Ozarks Dharma Community

ODC invites you to join us in a free, 5-week introduction to somatic meditation

Course Description

Our body, or soma, offers direct access to our true nature, or higher self. The soma also holds our unresolved issues and traumas, which can block that access. These manifest as physical tension, emotional distress, and disease. Using the breath-work and visualization practices presented in this course, we develop an intimate and ever-deepening relationship with our soma, increasing our connection to our innate wisdom and creativity.

This course is experiential in nature, using guided meditations. It is suitable for all levels of practitioners of any tradition, including secular and non-Buddhist. For novices, it provides a solid foundation on which to develop a meditation practice. Advanced practitioners will learn skillful methods to enhance their existing practice. 

Participants are required to attend the first session.

About the Facilitator

Kevin McNerney has been exploring somatic meditation since 2009. In addition to his daily meditation practice, he's been on dozens of solitary and group meditation retreats, including several month-long retreats. He's trained as a meditation instructor, and has also facilitated personal growth workshops and support groups. 

Couse Details

When: Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 PM 

Where: the Parlor at National Avenue Christian Church

Dates: March 17 through April 14, 2022

Please note: Our host church, NACC, is requiring those using its building to wear masks and social distance, and we will be honoring those guidelines.

Location: 1515 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, USA

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