Vedic - The Zen of Letting Go: A Contemporary Approach to Mindfulness

• Understand the impact of Zen Buddhism on emotional and spiritual growth through its practices
• Learn about the importance of embracing the concept of 'beginner's mind' in meditation for continuous learning and openness
• Discover how mindfulness and meditation can influence motherhood, mentoring, and engagement with community
• Examine the practical ways in which meditation can be integrated into daily life, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and letting go

Elena Brower is a mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, host of the Practice You podcast, and yoga and meditation teacher. After receiving the Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2023, she commenced Buddhist Chaplaincy training.

Elena is the author of Softening Time, Art of Attention, and the bestseller, Practice You. Her yoga classes and meditations are featured on Glo. Her virtual Engaged Mentorship is renowned for inviting analog creativity into online coursework, and her Perceptive Parenting audio course is a key resource for parents. She works to elevate bright futures for girls, women, and children through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders, On The Inside, and Free Food Kitchen. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums. Her website is elenabrower.com

10 minute guided meditation practice with Elena Brower