Classes and Events with Eve Decker - Early 2025
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley, Thursdays 7:30-9pm PT
Co-led by Eve Decker and James Baraz. 30 minute mindfulness meditation, followed by talk and discussion. Donations appreciated. Online first and third Thursdays; hybrid (online and also live at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery) on the second and fourth Thursdays.
March 6, 13 - led by James Baraz
March 20, 27 - led by Eve Decker
Zoom link, monastery address, and further info at http://www.insightberkeley.org
Spirit Rock: Wednesday Morning Meditation and Talk
Online via Zoom, 10am-12pm PT
March 5, April 23. More information HERE
Evening of Song and Retreat - Sunday March 9, Hybrid Event - 6:30-8:00pm. In person at 2727 California St., Berkley, or on Zoom. Please Join Eve Decker for a nourishing evening of song and short guided meditation practice. Restore your nervous system and heart in open-minded, open-hearted community. Our intention is to gather together to uplift and resource ourselves so we can be a grounded source of resilient calm. Experience with singing or meditating not required! 2727 California St., Berkeley, or online - Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86457879093
Meeting ID: 864 5787 9093
Women's Circle: Wednesdays March 19th-May 7th (8 Weeks); 2:30-4:30pm PT; on Zoom.
Topic: Engaged Buddhism. In this group we will work with skillful response to difficult emotions and events, with an eye toward cultivating equanimity and resilience. Each meeting will include teachings and a practice that you can integrate into daily life. Sliding scale $240-440. Contact evedeckermusic@gmail.com
Group structure:
- Opening songs as people arrive
- Guided practice
- Check-ins
- Five minute break
- Talk
- Discussion
- Second practice, talk, and/or discussion
- Closing Dedication of Merit (offering the benefit of our practice to all beings including ourselves)
Each week I send an audio recording of the group meeting (minus the check-ins) and separate audio of the practices.
Marin Sangha Sunday March 23, 6-7:30 PT, Zoom
https://marinsangha.org/
Napa Insight, Tuesday April 8, 7-8:30 PT, in person
https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-eve-decker-6/
Insight Meditation Community of Western Massachussetts, Wednesday May 28, 7-8:30 ET
https://www.insightwma.org/
Queer Sangha - First and Third Mondays 6:30-8pm PT Online, and in person in Oakland.
New! An affiliate of the Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley.Co-led by Eve Decker and Ray Grimsinger. For further information visit https://queermindfulness.org/
Co-Led by Eve Decker and Ray Grimsinger, our queer sangha is a safe space for all LGBTQIA+(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual) 🏳️🌈 individuals to gather in community as we meditate, and share our experiences together. Our focus is on supporting each other in mindfulness so we can take on the challenges we face as a community and celebrate each other with loving presence. By focusing on mindfulness, compassion and lovingkindness we can face our challenges from a place of wisdom and love. We are hybrid and meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month in-person in Oakland, CA or on Zoom from 6:30- 8pm. We would love for you to join us! Please click the link above for more info about attending in person or on Zoom.
Format:
6:15-6:30 arrival time in person
6:30-6:40 Brief Introductions
6:40-7:00 Guided Mindfulness Meditation
7:00-7:30 Teachings shared by Ray and/or Eve
7:30-7:45 Discuss questions about the talk or challenges/fruits of our practice
7:45-8:00 Discuss some actions that might support LGBTQIA+ rights
Spring Family Day - Sunday April 13, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre CA
With Eve Decker and Kate Munding. Information and registration HERE.
PODCAST – LOVED: Mindful and Musical Perspectives on Daily Life. Fifteen minute podcast - short talk followed by song. Please Subscribe, Follow, and Leave a Review! Click here for all episodes.
