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THE ART OF STILLNESS: A FOUR-WEEK MEDITATION & BREATHWORK JOURNEY

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Meghan Leighton

Discover the transformative power of breath, meditation, and self-awareness in this four-week course designed for adults of all experience levels. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this series offers a supportive and accessible path toward greater calm, clarity, and inner balance. Each session weaves together gentle breathwork (pranayama), guided meditation, and timeless wisdom from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Through discussion, experiential practice, and quiet reflection, participants will learn practical tools to reduce stress, cultivate resilience, and bring greater presence into daily life. Perfect for adults of all levels. Meghan Leighton is the founder of Awake Minds Yoga and an experienced yoga teacher, meditation guide, and certified educator. She offers retreats, and teacher trainings that integrate movement, breathwork, philosophy, neuroscience, and Ayurveda into practical tools for everyday life in the Newburyport area.

Class is FULL. Click Here to be added to the waitlist.

Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Four weeks. Begins October 7. Location: Newburyport High School dance studio, 241 High Street. Cost: $85. Limit: 15.

*DANCE STUDIO PARKING

  1. If you are facing the front of the high school, park in the lot closest to the football stadium (rear right side of the school).
  2. Enter the school’s circle driveway from Toppans Lane and then take an immediate right, drive through a parking lot toward the football stadium,
  3. then turn LEFT into a smaller parking area closest to the rear of the school.
  4. From that parking area, enter through the BACK DOOR with the overhang. There will be an entrance sign on the door.
  5. Upon entry, Room #35 Aerobic Room is on the right.

Please allow time for parking so the class can begin on time. There is NO entry from the school’s main entrance.

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THE ART OF STILLNESS: A FOUR-WEEK MEDITATION & BREATHWORK JOURNEY

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Contact Patty St. John at 978-992-8060 or pstjohn@newburyport.k12.ma.us for more information.

  • People just like YOU! Now’s the perfect time to… learn a new language, explore the natural world, paint a landscape, make jewelry, research your family tree, get your body moving.
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  • Anyone in the Greater Newburyport community and beyond is welcome to take classes or be an instructor.
  • Most classes are available to teens 15 years and older.

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  1. If a class is cancelled by GNACE, a refund or credit voucher will be given.
  2. Refunds or vouchers are not given on the day class begins, after a class begins, if you’ve taken at least one of the classes, or are a no-show.
  3. Class fees are not prorated for any missed sessions during the scheduled class term. If you are unable to attend one or more classes, no partial refunds, credits, or adjustments will be provided.
  4. In order to receive a refund or class voucher, students must give a minimum of four (4) days notice prior to class start date if they need to withdraw.
  5. Vouchers may be used anytime for any class and have no expiration date.
  6. COOKING CLASSES: Withdrawals must be made at least seven days (7) prior to class start date to receive a credit voucher. There are no refunds for cooking classes. However, registrants may transfer their registration to another person to fill the spot, if possible.
      

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  • If, for any reason, the Newburyport schools are closed or cancelled (ie. inclement weather)… GNACE classes will also be cancelled.
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  • If a class is canceled, a make-up day will be coordinated with the instructor and students.
  • We do not send registration confirmations. We only contact you if your class is cancelled or full.
  • Download Our Registration Form for Offline/Mail-In Registration.
  1. Your instructor will email you the link within 1-week of class start date.
  2. To participate you need only basic computer skills and a strong internet connection.
  3. You will need to download Zoom onto your computer HERE. And to test your system, Zoom offers a test site HERE.
  4. Here are some instructions on how-to join a meeting with special instructions for Mac and Windows computers.
  5. Please email us and someone will get back to you to discuss the details.
  6. Lastly, we have compiled some guidelines for STUDENTS & INSTRUCTORS.