Meditate with a group: A space centered in guided meditation, with room for openness around it

🌿 Welcome

Imagine a place where you can sit, breathe, and simply be.

A space where nothing is asked of you, and there is no need to figure anything out.

Together, we slow down and gently come back into contact with your own life, not as something to manage, but as something you can be with, just as it is.

🌿 What We Do

Each session begins with a guided meditation to help you settle and arrive.

A simple, steady way to be, slow down, and reconnect.

From there, we gently explore how mindfulness shows up in everyday life , through small moments, challenges, and patterns we all share.

At times, we may also spend a few moments with a simple dharma theme , such as effort, letting go, or steadiness , and explore how these ideas come alive in your own experience.

We then open the space for reflection and conversation, where you can share, listen, or simply sit with what resonates.

You are welcome to stay for this open space or to leave after the meditation. Some people enjoy the reflection, and some prefer a quiet close after the guided practice. Both are completely welcome.

There is space for you, just as you are.

🌿 What This Practice Supports

Over time, many people begin to notice:

• a greater sense of presence in daily life

• more space between experience and reaction

• a softer relationship with thoughts and emotions

• the ability to pause and respond with more awareness

• a quiet sense of warmth toward themselves and their experience

• a growing curiosity about Vipassana terms and how they show up in your own experience

Not because life becomes perfect,
but because the way you meet your life begins to change.

🌿 Why People Come

People come to this class when they are looking for something simple and real.

A place where:

• they can pause without needing to achieve anything

• they can reflect without being analyzed

• they can reconnect with themselves in a natural way

And often, they stay because something feels different.

A little more space.
A little more steadiness.
A little more ease in being with life as it is.

🌿 Why Practice Here

This space is shaped by a gentle, steady way of teaching.

• simple language that meets you in everyday life

• time to stay with one experience and let it unfold

• a calm, warm presence that supports you without pressure

• an approach that values returning to yourself, again and again

Many people share that they feel seen, settled, and fully supported here.

🌿 Join the Class

You are welcome to come just as you are.

Come for a single class, continue with a class pack, or join the membership if you would like a steady place to return to each week.

What people said about Caroline's teaching:

"Outstanding sessions, Caroline! Thank you so much for making this available to us. Your breadth of knowledge & references are amazing. You present in a way that is easy for me to understand. I love when you give your real-life examples before the exercise." - Pam

Meet Your Instructor

Caroline Chang (Zitamae)

Caroline Chang is a certified yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher who leads workshops and courses promoting the connection between mind, body, and spirit. With a background as a researcher at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, she is also the founder of a holistic wellness platform, Zitamae.com, advocating for mindfulness and related online courses.

She holds certifications as a counselor from Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, a Yoga Alliance yoga teacher (YTT-200). She also holds a certification with Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. She has collaborated with organizations such as Team Survivor, YWCA, Isu University, Micron, and many others.

She specializes in using body awareness and mindfulness to enhance focus, vitality, and creativity while reducing anxiety, pain, depression, and stress. Caroline's approach empowers individuals to take control of their lives and experience happiness and well-being.

Caroline has over twenty years of experience in Vipassana meditation, with her longest silent meditation retreat lasting 30 days. She is also the author of the book "Empowering Yourself Through Inner Child Healing: Rise Above Past Wounds and Thrive with Healthy Relationships; A Mindful Guide to Love and Lasting Happiness." Caroline has led online and in-person classes for students from Australia, Canada, China, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She has two children, loves to travel, and enjoys musical theater.

🌿 Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to attend every class?
Not at all. You’re welcome to come when it feels supportive, and to rest when you need. This space is here for you, not something you have to keep up with.

What if I can only come occasionally?
That’s completely okay. Some people come regularly, others join when they can. However it works for you, you’re very welcome here.

Will there be opportunities to connect with others?
Yes. Many classes include gentle moments for group sharing or reflection. You’re always invited to participate in a way that feels comfortable, and you’re also welcome to simply listen.

What can you expect in this space?
This space grows from the practice and connection we’ve shared — rooted in mindfulness, kindness, and community — and continues in a way that feels simple, spacious, and our own.

What if only a few people attend?
Whether the group is small or larger, the space will be held with care. Sometimes a smaller circle can feel especially quiet, connected, and supportive.

Are there any additional fees?
No. Your membership gives you access to the weekly live classes. There’s nothing extra you need to figure out or manage.

Is there a drop in option?
Yes. If a monthly membership doesn’t feel like the right fit, you’re welcome to join individual classes or use a class pack, whatever feels most supportive for you.

What happens if you’re away?
If I’m traveling or unavailable, I’ll share updates ahead of time. At times there may be a pause, or a guest teacher may gently hold the space.

** If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out. We are happy to help. You are always welcome here.

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