Class is on summer break and will resume in September. Lorelei is still offering private yoga sessions.
Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. If not, we have a limited number to share. Please do not attend if you are sick.
Mindfulness Yoga is the practice of watching the breath and body to bring about Yoga, or the union of body, breath, mind, and heart. Mindfulness Yoga allows us to experience the adventure of living in the Present moment, thereby enjoying calmness of mind (including feelings) and compassion for the body.
Although posture practice plays a vital role, we engage in Mindfulness Yoga as a practice that includes standing, walking, asana (posture), movement, lying down, and sitting. In both activity and stillness, we can witness the breath or consciously use the breath and body to increase awareness of the Present.
This class bears fruit for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Most classes will consist of 15 minutes of stillness/relaxation and settling in, 40 minutes of posture/movement/walking, and 20 minutes of relaxation and sitting practice. Giving the body our full attention is the key to experiencing joy, one of the many gifts this practice bestows.
“With breath, body, and mind I send my heart along with these words.
May all who read them awaken from forgetfulness, and,
realizing the true nature of no separate self,
transcend the path of fear, sorrow, and anxiety.
May all beings be free.
Frank Jude Boccio - Author Mindfulness Yoga
Suggested Donation: $7-15 per class - sliding scale (please pay what you can afford). No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Lorelei and TCMC are supported by your generous donations. TCMC has mortgage, insurance and utilities expenses, and Lorelei earns a living through her Yoga teaching. You may donate in-person or you may Donate Here
Where: TCMC 1147 N Howard Blvd – we enter the building through the back door, and remove our shoes.
When: Every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:15 am
Private Yoga Sessions:
Lorelei also offers private mindfulness yoga sessions. More details can be found Here
Questions: contact Lorelei at
Lorelei Patrick - began practicing yoga and meditation in 1976, and has been teaching since 1986. She completed the 200 hour yoga certification offered by the Himalayan Institute in 2007 along with a certification in foot reflexology and Aromatouch. After recently relocating to Tucson Arizona she currently practices with the Tucson Community Meditation Center. She enjoys hiking, strength training, cooking naturally yummy foods, and walking.
Classic Sunday Morning Sits - In-person
Please refrain from wearing scented products (natural or unnatural) as some people are allergic.
Please check the TCMC Schedule before attending, in case the teacher is ill and there is a last minute cancellation.
Start your week with a longer meditation sit supported by a group. Have you struggled to maintain a regular meditation practice or to sit for longer periods of time? This is a great opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and challenge yourself. Please join us on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month. We will now have one 50 minute uninterrupted meditation session, from 8:30 am to 9:20 am
On the first Sunday of each month we will have the Sitting Together program in-person with longer periods of sitting and walking meditation that will go from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at TCMC. More Information
We ask you not to attend if you are sick.
Donations are gratefully accepted to help support TCMC. TCMC has mortgage, insurance and utilities expenses. If you prefer to donate online you may do so Here
For more information, contact Blake at
Meditating in Community with Blake Barton - an ongoing drop-in class
Meditation can help us find more happiness and tranquility in life. The purpose of this ongoing class is to create a community of meditators to support each other along the meditative path. Each class will begin with approximately 30 minutes of guided meditation exploring a wide variety of mindfulness meditation techniques. The guided meditation will have ample periods of silence to deepen your practice. This class is suited for beginners through advanced meditators.
Following a break, there will be a short talk on a meditation or mindfulness related topic. There will then be a period of Q&A and discussion. The discussion will allow for optional check-ins where you will have the opportunity to share your meditation experiences, challenges and wins.
You will be given optional meditation or mindfulness challenges and homework to increase your motivation and understanding. For example, meditate at least 5 minutes per day for the next week.
This class meets in person at TCMC. It is also offered in a hybrid format, so you may choose to attend in person or from home via Zoom. For those meeting in person, we enter the building through the back door, remove shoes and meet in the larger meditaton hall in the front of the building. We have plenty of chairs and cushions so you do not need to bring anything.
Please refrain from wearing scented products (natural or unnatural) as some people are allergic.
You may also schedule a one-on-one meditation coaching sessions with Blake to talk about your meditation practice.
July Topics
July 7 - Meditation and Sleep
July 14 - Tips to Improve your Concentration
July 21 - The Variety of Meditative Experiences
July 28 - Attention and Awareness
When: Monday Evenings from 6:00 - 7:20 PM at TCMC 1147 N Howard Blvd in Tucson
Donations: This class and TCMC are supported by your generous donations. TCMC has a building mortgage, utilities and insurance expenses. The suggested donation is $5-10 per class or $20-40 per month. You may make a donation via Zelle, PayPal or credit card Here. You may donate via Venmo using this ID: @TCMC-Donate You may also make a donation in-person. Donations are optional, and no one one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Registration: email Blake at
Contact: Blake Barton - 
Blake Barton - has been regularly practicing meditation for 23 years, and has been teaching meditation since 2012. He completed the 3 year Dharma Treasure meditation teacher training program. He has a passion for meditation and a lifelong interest in fitness, simple living, wellness, and health.
Thriving ~ Together
restorative practices ~ grounded in neuroscience
Make a home for yourself inside of yourself…
Joanna Macy meditation teacher, activist & beloved elder
3 session Zoom Only series July 22 & 29, August 5
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 PM PDT (AZ)
(Tuesdays resume in-person at TCMC in September)
Skillfully meet challenges & savor enjoyable moments. Explore practices to apply in midst of everyday life, moving toward calm & clear*. Neuroscience insights to support individual & community well-being. Valuable for beginning & experienced meditators.
REGISTER to receive link, class materials, notes on what to have handy during class.
Register at Thriving-Together
Optional donations to TCMC gratefully accepted
Zoom link provided via email after registration.
* Calm & clear => balanced nervous system; linked to our health & our capacity to rebound, connect & collaborate. Class includes Heart Rhythm Meditation & other practices for nervous system balance.
Thriving ~ Together teacher: Bonnie Colby, PhD meditation teacher & university professor
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Bonnie is grateful for 40 years of contemplative practice. She honors restorative practices of world cultures, learned in decades of work with diverse groups addressing conflicts & building peace. She has provided expert testimony & trainings to indigenous councils, public agencies & Congress. Dr. Colby has taught meditation classes & workshops since 1998 and lives in Tucson with her husband Ted. Bonnie is a trauma-informed meditation teacher and a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, with a background in restorative movement. She serves as teacher, mentor & retreat guide with the Institute of Applied Meditation. Dr. Colby values professional trainings with Unyte.com, Continuum, Capacitar International & Unified Mindfulness. She longs for us each to taste how meditation vibrantly infuses everyday life. |
Nick Van Kleeck
Befriending Oneself Through Mindfulness and Meditation - A Compassionate, Body-Centered Approach to Happiness - taught by Nick Van Kleeck
This class meets online using Zoom, because Nick no longer lives in Tucson.
In this class, you will learn to relax your body, settle your mind and trust the inherent wisdom within you through meditation and other mindfulness techniques.
By bringing a gentle awareness to your experience, you can discover your innate capacity for freedom and awaken a natural openness and generosity of spirit.
The class consists of a 30-45 minute guided meditation followed by teaching and/or discussion. About half the time we will break into smaller groups to give everyone a chance to participate in discussion. Participation in the discussion section is always optional; you are welcome to leave after the meditation if you prefer.
When: Thursday Evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
This class and Tucson Community Meditation Center (TCMC) is supported by your generous donations. Even though this class meets online we have mortgage, utilities, and insurance expenses.
Suggested Donation: $5-10 per class (sliding scale based on your financial situation) - No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. To make a donation please go here or you may donate via Venmo using this ID: @TCMC-Donate
Nick Van Kleeck - has been meditating for over 30 years. His teachers include Gil Fronsdal, Upasaka Culadasa, Steve Hoskinson (Somatic Experiencing), Deane Shank (the Diamond Approach) and Robert Aitken.
Please go here for instructions for joining a Zoom class
The Zoom meeting invitation is below.
If you are having issues getting signed in contact Nick at
Thursday night class
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