I am available as a public speaker and to hold workshops on the following topics:
Meditation
Meditation workshops are available in two formats:
- Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation in group sessions is similar 1-on-1 work, but with the advantage that each listener get’s to go on their own personal journey. Before and after each meditation, the group is given a chance to talk about their experience but is not forced to do so. Group meditations are often more powerful than 1-on-1 sessions because there is a perceived safety in numbers. In groups, we can regulate, share and feel seen, allowing all present to go even deeper into a meditative state. - Intro to Meditation
There are a lot of different forms of meditation and this sampler allows larger groups to experience this wide variety and to eventually choose the one or ones that work best for them. A brief list includes: breathwork, lovingKindness, chanting, Vipassana, transcendental, zen, Qigong, RAIN, mindfulness and grounding meditations — and are all wonderful forms that I can teach to groups.
Men’s Work
I have been a skilled men’s talk group facilitator for over 10 years and manage several local men’s groups. Having attended and staffed a number of retreats, I am familiar with the various forms the “work” can take. I can offer a one-time workshop or a sample men’s circle. I can also lead an organization through developing their own men’s work program, including the creation of rules for conduct or a covenant of good relations. Finally, I am eager to educate your group on why men’s work is so impactful and why men are unlikely to open up in co-ed groups. Note: Men’s work is not a biological thing — it is open to any male or male-identifying attendee.
Improv Workshops
For over 30 years I have been teaching improv and sketch comedy to newcomers and to those who think they could never perform on a stage without a script. In as little as one hour, I can show a group of people how to interact with curiosity, vulnerability and spontaneity. This vulnerability leads to an increased feeling of community and trust in each other. I don’t teach “how to be funny”. That is something that comes naturally with time. I teach how to trust each other and how to trust that each moment can be a moment of honest discovery. Additionally, improv skills can help with acting, public speaking and with generalized social anxiety.
If you are interested in learning about my workshop and public speaking rates, please contact me at: SlowDownTheWorldWithMe@gmail.com
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