Join us to learn the origins of mindfulness practices in the West and learn the basics of a variety of meditation practices, including silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, and meditative movement. This workshop will take place in person at the Castro Valley Library on Sunday, October 9 at 2 pm to 3 pm.

Designed for all bodies, the practices may be done sitting, standing or lying down. Beginners and experienced practitioners are equally welcome.

Our instructor, Arisika Razak, is Professor Emerita and the former Chair of the Women’s Spirituality Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Formerly a nurse-midwife, her teachings incorporate diverse spiritual traditions, multiculturalism, queer theory and feminism. She is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioner Program and a core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center.

Masks are stilled required at the Library. Registration is required for this in-person event. Choose “Events” on our web site at www.aclibrary.org.