Madre Grande Monastery
A Sacred site for healing, teaching, ceremony, and celebration
The following classes are offered free of charge to friends and supporters.
Appetizer Class Menu
1. Mindfulness Meditation: A brief introduction or refresher class in mindfulness meditation using breath awareness as a focus of attention. One hour. May be repeated for additional instruction.
2. Loving-Kindness Meditation: Learn techniques to fill your heart and mind with overflowing love for all beings. One hour. May be repeated for additional instruction.
3. Theosophy: Learn the history and basic concepts of Theosophy, and how Theosophy relates to Madre Grande Monastery. One hour. May be repeated for additional instruction.
4. Medicine Wheel: Travel around a Native American Medicine Wheel created by Sun Bear and learn his method and system of Spiritual expression and connection. One hour.
5. Reiki: Introduction to this highly proclaimed and widely used energy healing method. One hour. May be repeated for additional instruction.
6. Herb Walk/Native Plants: Walking tour on the land introducing you to native plants and habitats and their practical, medicinal, and ceremonial uses. One hour.
7. Valley Walking Tour: A half-mile walk through Madre Grande valley, covering main features and historic sites. Short tour—one hour. Extended tour—two hours.
8. Spring Trail Hike: A guided hike to the springs flowing from the heart of the Great Mother mountain. Moderately difficult climb. Must be in reasonably good health. One hour.
9. Sandwich Rock Caves Hike: A guided hike to the springs, and the rocks and caves above the springs. Moderate to strenuous hike. Must be in good physical health. Two hours.
10. Madre Grande Peak Experience: Guided tour to the top of Madre Grande mountain. Strenuous hike with some boulder hopping. Must be in good health. Three hours.
11. Madre Grande History And Vision: Hear the story of the founding and growth of Madre Grande Monastery, and the future of our Vision. One hour.
12. Monastery Garden: Take a garden tour and learn methods and techniques for growing food in a dry mountain environment with numerous insect pests and hungry mammals. One hour.
13. Labyrinth Experience: Walk the Labyrinth and create a pathway to your inner heart. Learn about the history and usage of this ancient spiritual tool. One hour.
Appetizers For The Mind And Spirit