Practice, Not Perfect:           Strategies & Support to Keep You Meditating
April 22 (Tuesday evenings)

Practice, Not Perfect: Strategies & Support to Keep You Meditating


ONLINE

8-week course


Join us for an eight-week journey into the world of meditation where it’s all about practice, not perfection. Whether you’re looking to kickstart a routine or need support sticking with it, we’ve got you covered. Expect tools, tips, and a friendly community of like-minded people who share the same challenges and aspirations.

With humor and humility, we’ll explore how meditation can fit into real life. Together, we’ll dive into self-compassion, helping you motivate yourself with kindness rather than guilt. Each week, you’ll enjoy a live session including a guided meditation, a bite-sized talk, and the chance to connect with others on the same path.

So if you’re ready to discover your kind of meditation, join us. Let’s practice together—flaws, inner critics, busy minds, and all!

Who’s this Class For?

Everyone! Whether you’re new to meditation, have practiced for a while, or have already taken one of our 8-week mindfulness or compassion classes  you are warmly welcome.

No prerequisites; all are welcome!

A screenshot of 9 people on zoom, smiling and talking about mindfulness.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us if you want to: 

  • Begin a meditation practice
  • Revive a meditation practice
  • Commit to a meditation practice
  • Reconnect with your body
  • Learn about your brain
  • Gain tools that help
  • Connect with like-minded others
  • Be gentler with yourself
  • Laugh while you learn
  • Receive support
Best classroom environment I’ve experienced. Open, available, but not pressured. I didn’t always want to take the time out of my chores and to-do’s but I knew once I got to class it would be worth it. Encouraging and refreshing. Carolyn had an excellent delivery of the guided practice and made each discussion warm and inviting and open. It was not the seismic shift but the small incremental steps that really made the practice powerful.
Jim K.

Wondering what this class is like? You can also sign up for a FREE 90 minute introduction to this curriculum:

 

An Afternoon of Mindfulness
March 16 (Sunday late afternoon)

An Afternoon of Mindfulness

ONLINE

1.5-hour free workshop

An Evening of Mindfulness
April 30 (Wednesday Evening)

An Evening of Mindfulness

ONLINE

1.5-hour free workshop

An Evening of Mindfulness
July 23 (Wednesday Evening)

An Evening of Mindfulness

ONLINE

1.5-hour free workshop

An Evening of Mindfulness
December 2 (Tuesday Evening)

An Evening of Mindfulness

ONLINE

1.5-hour free workshop

Thank you, Karen, for the leadership and empathetic guidance. It was a lovely, educational, mind-expanding experience that has helped me better take on a stressful time in my life. I was so appreciative of your kindness and calmness during every class. Thank you for modeling accountability with compassion. 

Elle W.

SCHEDULE

Tuesdays April 22 – June 10, 2025
6:30 – 8:00pm PT

All-Day Retreat (Online):
Saturday, May 31, 9am – 4pm PT

TEACHERS

Karen Schwisow and Carolyn McCarthy

LOCATION

Offered Live Online. Zoom link will be sent to you by email once you register.

COST

$415 - $625 (or $104 – $156/month)

  • Sliding scale: Choose what’s right for you.
  • Payment plan option: 4-months, no-interest.
  • Scholarships available: No need to apply; just choose a scholarship tuition during registration.

Attend with a Friend Discount

When you and a friend both register for this class, you can both take 20% off! Use code "MindfulFriends" at checkout.

Meet Your Instructors


Wondering what this class is like? You can also sign up for a FREE 90 minute introduction to mindfulness:

An Afternoon of Mindfulness
March 16 (Sunday late afternoon)

An Afternoon of Mindfulness

ONLINE

1.5-hour free workshop

An Evening of Mindfulness
April 30 (Wednesday Evening)

An Evening of Mindfulness

ONLINE

1.5-hour free workshop

TEACHERS

Karen Schwisow

Karen Schwisow

Karen has been a teacher of yoga and meditation since 2005. She continues to deepen her understanding of these ancient wisdom traditions and how they are relevant to our lives today.  Through compassionate listening, authenticity and humor she empowers you to experience your own innate ability to heal and thrive. She is a Certified MBSR teacher through UMass Medical Center, and Founder of Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center in Federal Way.

Carolyn McCarthy

Carolyn McCarthy

Carolyn is a lifelong writer and performer who cultivates attentiveness and joy. With a degree in Latin American Studies and Women’s Studies, she uses mindfulness to support the work of social justice, turning toward the difficult within and without. Carolyn is a certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Zest, warmth, and wit enliven her teaching. Core practices: sitting meditation, time outside, solo living room dance parties. Visit her online at www.carolynmcc.com.

Register for this program

Choose Your Tuition:
                                       4-month payment plan available.

Bringing mindfulness to my workplace
Referring my clients/patients
Becoming a mindfulness teacher
Tools for living with chronic pain or illness
Support for recovery from trauma
Mindfulness for healthcare providers

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