Practicing Presence is a four-week mindfulness course designed to help you build a meditation practice that genuinely fits into your life—and into the world you live in.

We'll meet on four consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7–9 PM at the Olio Lighthouse, beginning April 28.

This series is for people who are curious about mindfulness, have tried meditating before but struggled to sustain a practice, or are looking for a grounded and supportive way to deepen their relationship with themselves, others, and the wider world.

We’ll meet as a small sangha of no more than 12 people, creating space for real relationships, personalized guidance, and meaningful conversation.

Over four weeks, you will:

Learn foundational mindfulness meditation practices
Build a realistic daily meditation habit using behavioral science tools
Explore how mindfulness relates to emotions, relationships, and the wider world
Receive personalized guidance in a small group (max 12 people)
Leave with a sustainable practice and resources for continuing at home

Many people are drawn to meditation because they want more calm, clarity, and presence. They read about mindfulness, download apps, attend occasional classes—and still find it difficult to practice consistently.

This course addresses that gap directly. By integrating contemplative practice with insights from behavioral science, we focus on building a steady, realistic mindfulness practice that can be sustained in everyday life.

Rather than emphasizing extraordinary states in retreat settings, the series centers on what matters most: developing presence in the places it counts—your work, relationships, body, emotions, and daily routines.

What You'll Receive

This course combines contemplative tradition with practical tools for real life.

Guided meditation and teachings: Weekly instruction grounded in established mindfulness traditions.
Behavioral science tools for habit building: Practical strategies to help meditation become a consistent part of your daily life.
Engaged mindfulness: Exploring how contemplative practice supports compassionate action without burnout or bypassing.
One-on-one mentorship: Each participant receives a private 15-minute consultation to discuss their practice, goals, and challenges.
Personalized practice plan: You'll develop a realistic approach to building mindfulness into your schedule and routines.
Practice resources: Reflection prompts and audio recordings of guided meditations for home practice.
Weekly micro-challenges: Small experiments for integrating mindfulness into daily life—your commute, meetings, relationships, and conversations.

The goal is simple: not just to learn about mindfulness, but to leave with a practice that is already part of your life.

Weekly Arc

Week 1: Introduction to Mindfulness — body, breath, and foundations
Week 2: Mindfulness of Emotions — meeting experience with compassion
Week 3: The Wise Heart — cultivating kindness, balance, and resilience
Week 4: Bringing Practice into the World — relationships, work, and daily life

Each session includes guided meditation, short teachings, group reflection, and practical support for building a home practice.

About the Teacher

This course is taught by Britt Titus, who is in her second year of a meditation teacher training program under Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.

Britt has practiced meditation since childhood—including a formative period living at an ashram in India at age nine.

Her work brings together three perspectives: contemplative practice, behavioral science, and humanitarian work in crisis-affected regions around the world. Her teaching focuses on helping people develop meditation practices that are both deeply rooted and practically sustainable in the midst of everyday life.

Who This Is For

This course is open to beginners and experienced meditators alike, especially those who want:

A grounded introduction to mindfulness
Support building a consistent meditation practice
A small in-person learning community
Practical tools for integrating mindfulness into daily life

No prior meditation experience or spiritual background is required.

*No worries if you have to miss a week, we will make sure you are caught up with any materials provided during class.

Scholarships

We have a small number of scholarship spots available for those facing financial barriers. If cost is preventing you from participating, please email brittknee007@gmail.com with a short note about why this course would be meaningful for you. Scholarships are offered on a first-come first-serve, rolling basis.

Practicing Presence: Mindfulness for a Meaningful Life

Practicing Presence: Mindfulness for a Meaningful Life