Learn how to create a sustainable meditation group in your community with this practical guide. Discover tips for leadership, structure, and growing participation.
Many people over 50 have dabbled in meditation for decades without consistency. Creating a local meditation group can provide the accountability and community needed to sustain a regular mindfulness practice. Here's how to build one successfully.
After attending a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh in 2000, I initially failed to maintain a meditation group. The breakthrough came when I:
After 14 months, our Sarasota group now averages 7 participants per session with 4 alternate leaders.
Our 60-75 minute format:
"With group support, I've maintained daily practice for two years - something I couldn't do alone," says our founder.
The world needs more mindfulness communities. You don't need special credentials - just commitment to showing up. As Thich Nhat Hanh teaches, "The present moment is the only moment available to us." Start small, stay consistent, and watch your practice - and community - grow.
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