HUMMING
provides mindfulness meditation classes
in Queens NY
Humming aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for students to learn and experience simple mindfulness meditation techniques. The classes we offer give students a chance to understand and grow their inner resources in a group setting. HUMMING is based in Jackson Heights, Queens and classes take place in Jackson Heights.
However, due to high adoption rates of unified communications based events, regular classes are taking place on the Zoom platform.
We work with students on removing the following barriers to supportive self-connection and meaningful connection to the whole:
Being Present
Work on being present, right here and right now. Whatever may arise, you are not alone. The group setting was created to support you in your meditation journey.
Appreciate
Work on appreciation of what is present. It can be beautiful and joyful, it can be painful or sad or anything in between. We will explore and experience our shared humanity together. We will create awareness around what is present. This results in clarity, choice and a sense of control.
Discover
Expand and build upon your inner resources so you can build a sustainable meditation practice at home.
Mindfulness Meditation works with:
Awareness of the Breath
Connecting with the Body in a safe and caring way
Working with feelings in a self-supporting way
The spiritual heart. This includes self love, love for others and love for the Earth
Compassion
Forgiveness
Observing the thinking mind and accepting it
Processing life events internally with more ease
Mindfulness is easy. Everyone can do it. Test it by watching the video on the right:
Short Mindfulness Meditation
Common misunderstandings around mindfulness meditation
Meditation is only about transcendence – my mind and body are not included
While there are many different types of meditation with different intentions and purposes, the objective of mindfulness meditation is to become aware of the richess that already lie within. We are looking to strenghten the basic inner resources already present. The body, as it is right now, is an important aspect of that process. And so are existing feelings. And the mind.
Meditation will take me away from my personal faith. I cherish my faith and therefore I do not meditate
Mindfulness meditation is secular and is mostly meant to feel more connected to what is alive inside. HUMMING respects all faiths, religions and creeds, including atheism, and does not claim or aim to replace faith, religion or life philosphy outlook the student might have, other than showing ethical, polite, caring and kind behavior.
What is Mindfulness?
"Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally,”
“And then I sometimes add, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.”
- Jon Kabat-Zinn -
Mindfulness meditation is like fitness for the brain. It can be spiritual, it is not religious. Mindfulness techniques allow practitioners to learn more about the Self outside of the context of religion.The video on the right explains more about this:
Source: Harvard University YouTube Channel
Title of Video: "Mindfulness research probes depression benefits"
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