Open Heart NeuroMeditation
6-Week Course
Audience: all experience levels welcome
Format: Virtual, Synchronous
Cost: $175
Dates: Tuesdays, January 12 - February 16
Time: 4pm - 6pm PST
Instructors: Jeff Tarrant, and Kendra Vita
This online 6-week class takes a scientific approach to the art and practice of meditation. Through the use of brain-based principles and tools, we can examine specific styles of meditation and use that information to help both beginning and experienced meditators build a more stable and peaceful state of mind.
The Open Heart style of NeuroMeditation emphasizes and enhances positive feeling states, such as love, compassion, generosity, gratitude, and joy. Open Heart practices activate brain regions involved in sustaining attention, integrating thoughts and feelings, and increasing empathy. This class may be particularly beneficial for addressing mood concerns and improving relationships.
In this 6-week class, you will learn:
How Open Heart NeuroMeditation affects the brain
A variety of seated and movement-based practices
Meditation tips, tools, and techniques
Using technology to enhance awareness
Strategies for compassionate living
Taught by Dr. Jeff Tarrant, and Kendra Vita, each class will feature information, practice, exploration, and homework, designed to help you find the right practices for you and your specific needs. Join us and begin your Open heart journey.
How do you know if your meditation practice is working if you don't measure it? Everyone who attends this class will have the opportunity to complete a brief set of tests to examine things like anxiety, depression, concentration, and working memory. By completing these tests before and after the 6-week class, you will be able to see any changes. In addition, everyone completing both the pre and post set of tests will receive their personalized progress tracking reports after the workshop.
$140 before 1/06, regular rate is $175
Each session will include a combination of didactic information related to the science of Focus meditation as well as practical experiences and group discussion. You will also be provided with specific homework assignments to advance your learning.
Course Schedule:
Week 1: Understanding Open Heart NeuroMeditation; Basic practices and tools: using the body to influence the mind, attitudinal qualities
Week 2: The brain on Open Heart-frontal asymmetry; modifications for depression and PTSD. Gratitude and appreciation practices
Week 3: Acceptance and self-compassion; Informal practices for daily life
Week 4: The brain on Open Heart part 2 - Buddhist monks and compassion. Lovingkindness techniques.
Week 5: Negativity Bias; Taking in the Good and Deepening the Positive; Movement based practices for Open Heart
Week 6: Changing self-talk and next steps-developing and deepening your home practice
Meet your instructors
Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN
Dr. Tarrant is the Director of the NeuroMeditation Institute where his work focuses on combining technology-based interventions with meditation for improved mental health and wellness. He is author of the book, “Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain,” a licensed psychologist and board certified in neurofeedback.
Kendra Vita, MS, NM-I, LPC intern
Kendra Vita is the Program Manager for the NeuroMeditation Institute in Eugene where she also works as a therapist and meditation instructor. She incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, NeuroMeditation interventions, as well as neuro and biofeedback to help her clients find balance along with a greater sense of peace and purpose in their lives.