Weekly Drop-In Class: Everyday Peace - Mindfulness Meditation with Shane Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh

This Drop-In is currently on hiatus until early 2025. Thank you so much for checking out drop-ins on Zitamae.com. Please explore other classes offered on Zitamae.

We do so much, we run so quickly, the situation is difficult, and many people say, “Don’t just sit there, do something.” But doing more things may make the situation worse. So you should say, “Don’t just do something, sit there.” Sit there, stop, be yourself and begin from there.
~Thich Nhat Hanh, BEING PEACE

• Are you constantly on the go, struggling to find a moment of peace?
• Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of daily life?
• What if the key to relieving your stress is as simple as sitting still and being present?

In our fast-paced world, finding a moment of peace can seem impossible. But what if the answer lies in simply sitting still? Join Shane Pennington for a weekly journey into mindfulness meditation, inspired by the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Through short, beautiful meditations, we will explore the art of stopping, breathing, and being present.

What to Expect

Each week, we will:

• Begin with reading a short mindfulness meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh.
• Engage in a silent meditation practice to deepen our experience.
• Share your reflections and experiences in a supportive community after the practice.
  

Why Join?

• Reconnect with Yourself: Take a break from the constant doing and find stillness within.
• Cultivate Inner Peace: Learn techniques to manage stress and anxiety.
• Build Resilience: Develop a greater capacity for self-compassion and loving-kindness.
• Community Connection: Share your journey with a supportive group of like-minded individuals.

Join Shane Pennington and discover the transformative power of mindfulness meditation. Embrace the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh and learn to sit, breathe, and be yourself.

Meet Your Instructor

Shane Pennington

Shane Pennington is a certified mindfulness meditation and adaptive yoga teacher with a personal story of resilience and transformation. Living with a traumatic brain injury from a fall on black ice in 2016, Shane discovered mindfulness meditation as a gateway to self-compassion and loving-kindness. This practice has been instrumental in helping her navigate life with new limitations.

Shane is a mother and grandmother who is a passionate advocate for mindfulness. She volunteers as a mindfulness meditation teacher for Insight Memory Care Center and holds certifications from LoveYourBrain and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.

When she's not teaching, Shane enjoys playing acoustic guitar, swimming, and gardening in Southwest Florida, where she lives with her rescue pets.

*** The session times listed on the website are in your time zone and will change automatically based on your location.