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MEDITATION

The following is a list of facilities and activities with which I have had personal experience in making referrals and have received positive feedback from patients regarding outcomes for their personal self-improvement goals. My listing these facilities and activities on this page should not be considered an “official endorsement” as individual experiences may vary from person to person.

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MEDITATION: LOCAL GROUPS & WORKSHOPS

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Workshoops

Avalon Park & Preserve (at "The Barn")

Stony Brook, NY 11790

Contact: Dr. Cheryl Kurash - dr.cherylkurash@gmail.com

NOTES: The MBSR series at Avalon Park & Preserve is led by Dr. Cheryl Kurash, clinical psychologist and trained instructor in mindfulness meditation. Dr. Kurash offers two types of MBSR workshops: an 8-week series that is offered every Fall and Spring, respectively; and individual workshops on select Saturdays throughout the year. For more information, click on the brochures below.

For more information about MBSR on Long Island, visit:

www.mbsr-longisland.com

Dipamkara Meditation Center (DMC)

Huntington, NY; Port Jefferson, NY

http://meditationonlongisland.org/

NOTES: DMC is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization offering weekly drop-in classes, beginner meditation classes, day courses, classes for children and families, day and weekend retreats, and in-depth study programs. DMC has locations in Huntington and Port Jefferson. For more information, click on the link below.

Shelter Rock Zen Group

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock

48 Shelter Rock Rd. Manhasset, NY 11030 – Room #16

NOTES: Contact JoAnn (joann.miller93@gmail.com) or Neil (neil.smith@verizon.net) for more information.

Stony Brook University Buddhist Meditation Group

Stony Brook University – Stony Brook, NY

http://stonybrook.collegiatelink.net/organization/buddhism/about

NOTES: Email buddhism@ic.sunysbu.edu for more information.

Zen & Kung Fu Association

329 Great East Neck Road

West Babylon, NY

631-637-0459

www.litailiang.homestead.com

Notes: Free meditation classes on Thursdays at 10:00 am.; Also offers classes in Tai Chi, Qigong, Kung Fu, Chinese Language & Calligraphy.

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MEDITATION: RETREATS

Ananda Ashram

13 Sapphire Road
Monroe NY 10950

845-782-5575

http://www.anandaashram.org/

NOTES: Ananda Ashram in Monroe, New York, is a Yoga retreat and spiritual-educational center just over one hour from New York City, founded in 1964 by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati (then Ramamurti S. Mishra, M.D.) as the country center of the Yoga Society of New York, Inc. The Ashram is open year-round and welcomes guests from all origins, faiths and cultural backgrounds.

Kadampa Retreat Center

47 Sweeney Road Glen Spey, NY 12737

845-856-9000

http://www.KadampaNewYork.org

info@kadampanewyork.org

Menla Mountain (Buddhist) Retreat House

375 Pantherkill Road Phoenicia, NY 12464

845-688-6897

http://www.menlamountain.org/

Omega Institute

150 Lake Drive
Rhinebeck, NY 12572

877-944-2002