DO YOU WANT TO:
REDUCE STRESS?
BREAK DESTRUCTIVE HABITS?
LIVE LIFE MORE FULLY?
YOU CAN.
COME LEARN MINDFULNESS PRACTICES THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
My name is Eliza Wing.
I am a long-time practitioner of insight meditation. I came to it the way so many do.... stress was overwhelming me. At the time, I had a "big" job, two small children and more pressure than I felt I could handle.
I tried the usual methods of solving for this.... denial (it's not so bad), drinking (yes it is!), losing my temper (it really is!) and other daily, small habits. It all added up to an unhealthy and not very happy existence.
Some days everything went smoothly. Most days, some thing any thing might go "wrong" (forgotten permission slip, wrong snacks in the lunch box, double booked for two important meetings, budget due in 2 days, etc).
I felt like the guy in the circus spinning plates. One wrong move and it would all come crashing down.
Truth is... something is always bound to go awry. Try as we might to make a perfect life, things happen. Every. Single. Day
What I learned and having been teaching to others over the past years is that there is a method we can ALL practice that brings more peace to our days.
Today I still have a "big" job and I've found a way to balance and enjoy life.
I discovered Insight Meditation.
What Is Insight Meditation?
"Paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally."
- Jon Kabat-Zinn
Insight Meditation (also known as Vipassana Meditation) has been practiced for more than 2500 years as part of various wisdom traditions throughout the world.
Since the late 1970's a series of research studies has shown that the positive effect of a steady, regular mindfulness practice can:
Reduce Stress
Alleviate addictive patterns
Moderate reactivity
Decrease anxiety
Decrease depression
Increase focus
Improve relationships
delay the onset of dementia
Training:
I am a qualified MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) teacher. MBSR is the "gold standard" of secular mindfulness practice started in the late 70's by Jon Kabat-Zinn and based at The University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Just Breathe:
A simple guide to mindful meditation
A simple, concise book that will set you on the path to developing a meditation practice.
Here’s what one reader had to say:
Thank you for writing this clear and concise guide. I have been on the meditation path since 2003. To say it has been a long and winding road is an understatement. I have felt every .single .feeling. described in the book. — Mary Lou
Here are some news articles about the book and our process:
Ideastream (local NPR station) Sound of Ideas
WKYC-TV It’s About You talk show
Reader comments:
Thank you for writing this clear and concise guide. I have been on the meditation path since 2003. To say it has been a long and winding road is an understatement. I have felt every .single .feeling. described in the book. — Mary Lou
I have read more than a dozen books on mindfulness, and I just read “Just Breathe, A Simple Guide to Mindful Meditation”, by Eliza Wing. This little gem is by far the shortest mindfulness text that I have read (32 pages - breezed through it one sitting on a short connector flight), but don’t let that fool you because this book is a priceless, elegant little gem. With a sense of feng shui, Ms. Wing lays out the core elements of mindfulness in an unintimidating, uncluttered, and stealthily functional format. Passages are brief, to the point and elegantly minimalist. As Ms. Wing states in her introduction, “Mindfulness practice is simple but not easy.” I agree, which is what makes this book special: it’s simple to read and simple to understand, yet highlights the typical complexities of practicing mindfulness which can only be overcome by consistent long term practice. Accordingly, I would highly recommend “Just Breathe” to anyone that is curious or shy about beginning a mindfulness practice. I would also recommend this as a quick reference tool for experienced meditators, or to anyone else that needs a reminder to ...just ...breathe.
-Steven J. Simmons, December 2019
Testimonials about classes and workshops
New to meditation
“Eliza was my first introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. She was a great teacher, she brought diversity to the material (extra readings and poetry, scientific studies etc.) and also a practical approach to integrating this into my life. She is a kind teacher, who is very easy to talk to, understanding, and truly embodies the mindfulness path. She is knowledgeable about the meditation journey and helps people implement a practice for themselves in a short time. She breaks the material down in easy to process small chunks. Eliza will empower you to achieve the change that you want in your life by using Mindful Meditation.”
- Sahadeo R.
Experienced Student
I had been studying and practicing meditation for about five years when I stumbled upon a mindfulness/meditation class series offered by Eliza Wing (soarmindfulness.com). While I have participated in group meditation before, Eliza brought a new dimension to my practice by upending a comfortable routine I had developed.
Just as an excellent personal trainer doesn't allow you to get complacent in the gym, Eliza helped me break old routines to find a different connection to the present.
The time I spent studying with Eliza was worthwhile, so much so, I plan on working with her more.
- Joe
Corporate Leader
Eliza demystified what it means to practice mindfullness and made it accessible for our team.
- Diana Fusco, Regional Vice President Spectrum
Kicking THE HABIT
I vowed to quit smoking and I am happy to say that I did. The stress hasn’t quit but I have replaced the smoking with yoga and Mindfulness.
- T
Classes & Workshops
WOrkSHOPS
Current Workshop Series:
Soul Purpose:
Saturday, February 1, 2020
9:30 AM 3:30 PM
Held at 1420 East 31st Street, Cleveland, OH in a beautiful studio space.
Attend Soul Purpose: A gathering to contemplate and then live our "why."
You will work with the group and individually to uncover and create a deep intention and commitment to yourself for your way forward.
We will be using mindful meditation, yoga, journaling and other exercises to delve into our soul's purpose.
Lunch, workbook, journal and Soma Tea included.
Clicking on the Register button will take you to the Your Awakened Heart Workshop Page.
$150
The Awakened Heart
Join me and Linda Barberic of Soma Tea as we share ways to deepen our engagement with the world and ourselves by Awakening Our Hearts.
This is a series, students may join for one or all sessions.
February 22, 2020
9:30-noon
Awakening: Learn practices to become more present in your everyday life. Only by Awakening can we truly engage in life.
March 7, 2020
9:30-noon
Compassion: In order to live in love, we need to breakdown our barriers to loving ourselves.
April 4, 2020
9:30-noon
Opening the Heart. As we open our hearts to all of life, we experience a deeper reality.
May 2, 2020
9:30-noon
Resilience. Building strength through the habitual practice of compassion and gratitude.
Clicking on the Register button will take you to the Your Awakened Heart Workshop Page.
Classes
Contact me for custom classes/workshops
In my class series you learn various mindfulness practices that you can apply to your life
You will learn:
What mindfulness is and what it isn't
How to establish a daily practice
Various mindfulness practices (both formal and informal)
The scientific research on proven benefits of mindfulness
Class is a combination of experiential learning, active practice, discussion and teaching.
Contact
Contact me for additional details