Looking for a new way to meditate or start your meditation practice? Bench Yoga & Meditation is a 30-minute workshop with author and teacher Eric Armstrong, offered on Sunday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This session focused on energy flow and consciousness is open to anyone looking for a practical, accessible way to settle the body, quiet the mind, and connect an energy that feels larger than everyday life.

The session opens with a short bench yoga practice designed to help the body release tension and prepare for stillness. Chairs work just as well as a bench, so there is no special equipment required.

After the movement practice, Eric leads a guided meditation drawing from traditional techniques as well as practices he has developed and refined through thirty years of personal study and daily use. The format is gentle, welcoming, and designed to work for people at any stage of their practice.

Whether you are new to yoga or looking for a fresh routine started to feel routine, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, renewed and ready

Continuing your practice
The yoga and meditation taught in this class are designed as a template that participants can return to on their own, at home, at their own pace.
Every attendee will leave with two practical tools: a meditation calendar for tracking a regular practice over time, and a six-day practice chart with space to fill in as new techniques are learned.

This event is open to everyone. A suggested donation of $10 is welcome but not required. No registration is needed. Just come.

What to Bring:
– Wear loose, comfortable clothing
– Shoes that are easy to take on and off
– A yoga mat if you prefer sitting on the floor
– A meditation cushion if you have one
– A pen and something to write on (note-taking is encouraged)

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Fireside Room (also available online)
Address: 1933 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Phone: 650.849.1100
Email: connecting@unitypaloalto.org