Start your week off right with a little mindfulness! Make friends with your mind and connect with community as you gaze out over the beautiful waters of the Kennebec River every Monday evening this summer.

Maya brings with her a lifetime of practice and will guide participants in shamatha (peaceful abiding) meditation, offering instruction for any newcomers. After a period of silent meditation, we’ll explore a theme related to mindfulness and engage in a contemplation of how we can take meditation off the cushion and incorporate it into our everyday lives. Sessions may also include walking meditation or gentle stretching to deepen the mind-body connection.

Suitable for beginners or experienced meditators. All are welcome.

Meditation cushions and chairs are available for use. Feel free to bring your own cushions to sit on if you prefer.

Tickets are $15, $20, $25—choose what is appropriate and works for you.

Register through the museum HERE.

Meet Your Host:

Maya Rook, creator of Firefly Studio, was raised in a Buddhist household and grew up with a meditation practice. She was formally trained as a meditation teacher in 2016, worked as the Head of Programs for a non-profit meditation center in NYC, coordinated intensive retreats, and received her yoga teacher certification in 2019. With this solid ground of practice and hands-on experience, Maya aspires to make meditation practices accessible to everyone in a way that is unintimidating and even fun. Let’s break through common misconceptions about mindfulness and connect with the present moment together!