Each month, we invite the teachers at WITHIN to offer wisdom and inspiration around a particular topic. In August, we’re talking about relaxation: how meditation and mindfulness can help you relax and why it’s important to make time for relaxation in your daily life.
On August 11th, two of our teachers will get together for an informal conversation on Zoom exploring this month’s theme: Shundo David Haye and Tessa Jonson. Whether you join them live 10-11am PDT / 1-2pm EDT, or listen to the recording afterwards, you’re sure to get a variety of perspectives and ideas to nourish your meditation practice.
Anyone can submit a question ahead of time for the teachers - just fill out this quick form. We also welcome your questions live! Please note, during the conversation we will record both the questions submitted and the responses from the teachers. If you’d prefer that we not mention your name, be sure to indicate that on the form or when you type your question in the Zoom chat.
This conversation will be held online via Zoom; the link will be provided to you via email when you register. Registration is $15.
If you’re a WITHIN Member, this is included in your membership - email us for the promo code!
Shundo David Haye
Shundo is an ordained Zen priest. He came from England in 2000 to live at the San Francisco Zen Center, and spent fifteen years in residential training, including five years of monastic practice at Tassajara. He helped found and run the successful Young Urban Zen practice group at the Zen Center. Although he loves the robes and the formal rituals, he is interested in reaching people who will never set foot inside a Zen temple. He has taught at tech companies, schools and colleges, yoga studios, retreat centers, and the county jail. He loves being outside, especially on a bike, and leads regular mindful hikes around San Francisco, as well as a weekly outdoor meditation.
Tessa Jonson
Tessa is a yoga and meditation teacher, specializing in Yoga Nidra ("yogic sleep meditation"). A Wisconsin, USA native turned global nomad, she wandered for years, avoiding the status quo and instead searching for a meaningful life. In 2012 she finally tried yoga - and subsequently meditation - and immediately knew that she'd found what she'd been looking for. The practice has since transformed her life completely, both inside and out.
Now, Tessa finds the greatest pleasure and deepest fulfilment in holding space for and connecting with people to gently help them find their own way back to themselves. She also loves fluffy kitties, the Grateful Dead, wandering in nature, and homemade tamales.