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Upcoming Events

May 21: Sit. Smile. Create.

An online workshop on how to break through psychological barriers and unleash your innate creativity.
May 21 – 9am-2pm PDT/12pm-5pm EDT
What is the magic link between meditation and the creative spirit? In this half-day online workshop, you’ll discover how to break through psychological barriers and unlock your innate creativity. You’ll also learn practical strategies for:

combating resistance and self-doubt
using meditation to stimulate imaginative thinking
making creativity a daily habit
taking play seriously
tapping into the power of silence

The workshop will consist of:

Four hours of interactive learning, plus breaks
Guided meditations
Writing and drawing exercises
Insights from groundbreaking writers and artists
New research on the neuroscience of creativity
Mindful listening, breathing exercises, and other creative tools

Ideal for writers, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. No previous meditation experience necessary.

The live sessions will be held on Zoom and sign-in details will be sent to you by email after registration. Each session will be recorded and made available to participants after the workshop ends.

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"I learned more about what it means to be mindful in one day with Hugh than in all the other meditation classes I’ve taken over the past two decades."
~ Fred Maslin, business executive
"Hugh understands that—like the great athletes—we, too, can grab onto the energy of the universe and be nurtured by it."
~ Steve Mencher, multimedia journalist
"Hugh's gift as a teacher is that he explains everything clearly and makes the practice of meditation accessible and inspiring."
~ Laura Hilgers, writer
"Like most creatives, Hugh is motivated by an insatiable curiosity. Not only is his sense of wonder and inquiry infectious, it can be personally liberating for others."
~ John Sheehy, publisher and historian
"Hugh is a calming presence in our anxiety-filled world, and he taught me how to begin to tap into my own reserve of tranquility."
~ Ronnie Cohen, writer

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Hugh (second, top right) with Martin Aylward (center, left) and Mark Coleman and fellow students at the MTI training in Berkeley.

My Training
I’ve practiced meditation intensely over the past three decades, focusing primarily on the Zen, Vipassana, and non-dual traditions. My teachers have included Charlotte Joko Beck, Tara Brach, and Adyashanti. In 2019, I graduated from the Mindfulness Training Institute in Berkeley, California, and became a certified meditation teacher, under the direction of Mark Coleman and Martin Aylward. Since then, I’ve taught meditation in the San Francisco Bay Area and online, as well as serving as a mentor for MTI’s training program.

The Science of Meditation

Mindful magazine, December 2017
The benefits of meditation have been hard to show in concrete terms. Today, however, as the scientific world delves into the study of mindfulness, the capacity of the brain to transform under its influence inspires nothing short of wonder.
READ ARTICLE

The Science of Meditation

Mindful magazine, December 2017
The benefits of meditation have been hard to show in concrete terms. Today, however, as the scientific world delves into the study of mindfulness, the capacity of the brain to transform under its influence inspires nothing short of wonder.
READ ARTICLE

Upcoming Events

May 21: Sit. Smile. Create.

"I learned more about what it means to be mindful in one day with Hugh than in all the other meditation classes I’ve taken over the past two decades." ~ Fred Maslin, business executive

"Hugh understands that—like the great athletes—we, too, can grab onto the energy of the universe and be nurtured by it." ~ Steve Mencher, multimedia journalist

"Hugh's gift as a teacher is that he explains everything clearly and makes the practice of meditation accessible and inspiring." ~ Laura Hilgers, writer

"Like most creatives, Hugh is motivated by an insatiable curiosity. Not only is his sense of wonder and inquiry infectious, it can be personally liberating for others." ~ John Sheehy, publisher and historian

"Hugh is a calming presence in our anxiety-filled world, and he taught me how to begin to tap into my own reserve of tranquility." ~ Ronnie Cohen, writer

The Science of Meditation

The Science of Meditation

"I learned more about what it means to be mindful in one day with Hugh than in all the other meditation classes I’ve taken over the past two decades."
~ Fred Maslin, business executive

"Hugh understands that—like the great athletes—we, too, can grab onto the energy of the universe and be nurtured by it."
~ Steve Mencher, multimedia journalist

"Hugh's gift as a teacher is that he explains everything clearly and makes the practice of meditation accessible and inspiring."
~ Laura Hilgers, writer

"Like most creatives, Hugh is motivated by an insatiable curiosity. Not only is his sense of wonder and inquiry infectious, it can be personally liberating for others."
~ John Sheehy, publisher and historian

"Hugh is a calming presence in our anxiety-filled world, and he taught me how to begin to tap into my own reserve of tranquility."
~ Ronnie Cohen, writer