For many, mindfulness practice is a solitary endeavor, yet we can all benefit from the support of others as we strive to live with greater mindfulness and compassion. Here at Copper Beech Institute, we offer space to an engaged and vital community of people who practice meditation together on an ongoing basis.

All are welcome; advance registration is not required. If you’re a beginner, we invite you to first attend one of our online Introduction to Meditation workshop.

Our meditation groups are donation based, weekly community practices open to all. Your generosity makes this possible. You may make a free-will offering each time you attend or donate online with a one-time or recurring gift.

Announcement:

There are no meditation sessions on Tuesday (until April 30) and Friday mornings from 7:30-8:00 AM until further notice. We are actively seeking presenters to fill these slots and will keep you updated on any developments.

Morning Meditation: Simple, Silent, Sacred

Experience the support and connection with others as we unite our hearts and minds in practice. Join our global community of mindfulness practitioners in silent, unguided meditation.

Meeting Times: Monday - Friday at 7:30-8:00 AM EST
Meeting Location: Online or by phone via zoom.
Suggested Offering: $10 per session, donate here.

Afternoon Meditation: Guided Practice

Join us every weekday afternoon for a guided practice as we incorporate lovingkindness, compassion, and resilience during this time of uncertainty.

Meeting Times: Tuesday - Friday at 12:30-1:00 PM EST (there is currently no practice offered on Mondays)
Meeting Location: Online or by phone via zoom.
Suggested Offering: $10 per session, donate here.

Monthly Meditation Group for Black, Indigenous & People of Color

We’re inviting you as our beloved BIPOC community to join our intentional affinity meditation group. This gathering is a healing space to comfortably gather in a part guided and part silent meditation practice. Click the link below for dates and how to join!

Recovery Dharma Group

Please note that the Recovery Dharma group has moved locations and is no longer partnering with Copper Beech. Recovery Dharma is now meeting on Wednesdays from 7pm-8pm at St Johns Church - 679 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, CT. For more information please contact Leslie Hammond: 860-205-4552 | leslie@lesliehammondrealty.com

Meet the Daily Practice Facilitators:

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Kathy Simpson
Kathy Simpson

Kathy Simpson has practiced yoga and meditation all of her adult life, and found her spiritual home in Buddhism when she attended her first silent meditation retreat more than 20 years ago.

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Jennifer Simon
Jennifer Simon

Dr. Jennifer Simon is a dedicated meditation and mindfulness practitioner and instructor whose experiences with numerous disciplines began in the late 1980s. Her professional and healing approach has inspired thousands, including groups of students, parents, teachers, senior executives, over 3,000 U.S. Military and service personnel including the Navy SEALS, police, public defenders, and New York City Firemen.

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Jessica Alejandro
Jessica Alejandro

Jessica Alejandro is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Shamanic Reiki master Teacher, Sound Healer and Crystal Dreaming Practitioner.

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Kai Belton
Kai Belton

Kai Belton, MSW, is the Owner of Road to Resilience LLC. Kai is a Social Worker, Mindfulness Facilitator, Wellness Activist, and Expressive Artist.

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Ed Langford
Ed Langford

Ed “ Eddie” Langford is a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes mindfulness and stress reduction techniques in his practice. He is also a HeartMath® Certified Practitioner. In 2021, Ed completed the inaugural Mindfulness Facilitator Certification Program at the Copper Beech Institute.

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Cynthia Vascak
Cynthia Vascak

Cynthia Vascak, PHD, is an artist and Faculty Emerita of Art and Art education at Plymouth State University. She served as Professor of Art and Art Education, Chair of the Department of Art, and Coordinator of the BS and MAT in Art Education degree programs, and as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Angela Mendes
Angela Mendes

Angela Silva Mendes believes that self-work, based on embodied awareness, is a crucial vehicle for social justice. Her diverse background includes a bachelor’s degrees in education, communication theories, and a master’s in international affairs.

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María Claudia Camacho
María Claudia Camacho

María Claudia Camacho is from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. She is a Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist trained at the Mário Martins University Foundation in Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) and is a graduate of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy improvement course at the Wainer Institute of Cognitive Psychology (Porto Alegre, Brazil). She received her Mindfulness Facilitator certificate from the Copper Beech Institute (Connecticut, USA).