Open Mindfulness Meditation (OMM) offers 5 virtual and 1 in-person drop-in guided mindfulness meditation sessions each week and day-long retreats twice/year. They are free and do not require registration or prior experience. In-person one-day retreats are offered once or twice a year. The sessions are led by a group of experienced meditation teachers. Do sign-up to get our weekly newsletter with details, zoom link, and other relevant events (retreats, classes, workshops) that OMM leaders may be offering.
Summer retreat
Saturday, June 13, 10 am to 4 pm, in-person. Led by multiple OMM leaders, alternating between seated and movement meditations. Lunch provided. The day will be silent for participants, except at the beginning and end of the day. Both new and experienced meditators are welcome. Free; $25 donation requested. Registration required so we know how much lunch to make. Register by emailing Ellen Kaufman at openmindfulnessmeditation@gmail.com.
Schedule of weekly sessions:
For the virtual sessions, Contact us to get the Zoom link for the virtual sessions.
NOTE: New session on Monday evenings virtual. New time on Tuesday evening in-person.
- Monday mornings, 9:00-9:40 am, virtual
- Monday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm, virtual, inspired by Kaira Jewel Lingo’s book, We Were Made for These Times: 10 Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption.
- Tuesday mornings, 11:00-11:40 am virtual
- Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm, in-person, Ypsilanti Library — Superior Branch, 1900 Harris Rd.
- Thursday evenings, 7:00-7:30 pm, virtual
- Friday mornings, 11:00- 11:40 am, virtual
Our weekly mindfulness sessions are free to anyone, experienced or not, and are secular (non-religious). They are all drop-ins and do not require registering ahead of time. They are led by a rotating group of experienced meditators, several of whom are teachers of mindfulness meditation, all of whom are volunteering their time. The Calendar page will tell you who’s leading which sessions. Note that changes in leaders may occur. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
The format for each gathering varies. The one-hour sessions (Mon & Tues evenings) includes two 20-minute (+/-) guided mindfulness meditations and opportunities for teachings, and discussions. Some sessions include short readings, poems, quotes, or talks by the leader. The 30 and 40 minute sessions include a 20-25 minute guided meditation, followed by opportunities to check-in, ask questions, or hear a relevant poem or quote.
No registration is required. Just come via Zoom or in-person on Tuesday evenings.
Contact us for the zoom link: openmindfulnessmeditation@gmail.com, and then drop into the session of your choice.
Join us in practicing being present and aware with
compassion and kindness in this moment.
Open Mindfulness Meditation 