Discovering Mindfulness
Gerald Avery is a Mindfulness Facilitator based in North Carolina. Following the passing of his mother in 2017, he discovered mindfulness and meditation. In 2022, Gerald received his 400-Hour Teaching Certification from The Den Meditation. Gerald is continuing his education by pursuing a Masters degree in Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Through art, theory, science, and practice, Gerald aims to apply the practical tools and resources attained from this contemplative practice, into his teachings.
Updates
Teaching in rehabilitation centers across Los Angeles.
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Teaching with the nonprofit organization, Worthy Beyond Purpose.
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Teaching weekly classes at The Den Meditation.
https://www.denmeditation.com/
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University.
https://lesley.edu
About
Gerald received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He then went on to perform professionally in New York and Los Angeles, appearing on Broadway and television. While performing, Gerald also taught dance around the country and abroad, managing classrooms of hundreds of students, consisting of different levels and ages.
Accessing skills from the years of teaching dance, guiding others in meditation proved to be a smooth transition. Along with years of daily practice, Gerald received his teacher training certification from The Den Meditation. Logging 400 hours of studying the history, philosophy and fundamental techniques for teaching meditation. He has studied at the UCLA-Mindful Awareness Research Center and is pursing a Masters degree in Mindfulness Studies at Lesley University. Gerald is Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certified through American Red Cross and is also a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.
In his spare time he enjoys attending retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and spending time with his family.
The practice
Gerald applies the tools of mindfulness and meditation to help guide individuals to their fundamental inner resources within a safe environment. He includes visual arts to help deepen the understanding and experience of the practice. Throughout class we will open to awareness, drop into our senses and observe thought patterns. With consistent practice, neural networks in the brain will begin to change through growth and reorganization. This rewiring can lead to fresh perspectives and new behaviors.
*Classes are offered on a sliding scale.
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