I founded OHMC 10+ years ago so we can come together to meditate, practice, share our thoughts, and build community.
The practices are based on the tradition of the Plum Village Community, and our teachings are inspired by a variety of individuals and groups including Thich Nhat Hanh and teachers from many other Zen, vipassana, and other mindfulness based traditions.
Learn more about practicing with us.
One of our projects at Opening Heart, focusing on issues of social injustice, internal biases, and how we can mindfully heal ourselves and others.
At Making-Visible, activist leaders from frontline communities share their inspiring stories in a mindfulness webinar setting in order to educate, inform, and grow our understanding, compassion, and skillful action.
Learn more about our program and when you can attend our webinars.
WHEN WE SIT AT opening heart mindfulness community
Monday evening at 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Wednesday morning at 7:00 - 8:00am ET
Friday noon at 12:00 - 1:00pm ET
You are more than welcomed to join us.
Sitting Groups (DC-MD-VA Area)
These groups practice in the Zen Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh – some groups also offer retreats and Days of Mindfulness.
My Favorite Retreat Centers
Plum Village (France)
Blue Cliff Monastery (Upstate New York)
Insight Meditation Society (IMS) (Western Massachusetts)
Spirit Rock Mediation Center (Northern California)
Deer Park Monastery (Southern California)
Magnolia Grove (Mississippi)
Yoga Studio (Washington DC)
CIRCLE YOGA COOPERATIVE
I founded Circle Yoga 20+ years ago and it has grown into a wonderful inclusive community space for families, kids, and people of all ages to practice mindfulness-based yoga.