A Mindful Journey to Self-Kindness

Guided by Lisa Sparagna & Ruth Zanoni
 Wednesday, October 11, 6:30-7:30 pm
FREE | Registration required; Meets virtually via Zoom

Get a glimpse of what our new 6-week series is all about during this 1-hour introductory class.

Let Lisa and Ruth guide you through exploring self-compassion, drawing from their backgrounds in mindfulness and self-kindness practices. Together, they are committed to offering a journey that will leave you feeling more connected, compassionate, and resilient.

This is what you can expect from A Mindful Journey to Self-Kindness

  • Cultivating self-kindness through mindful practices and guided exercises, learning how to access your innate self-kindness, and how to nurture a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

  • Taming the “Inner Critic” and replacing self-criticism with self-compassion.

  • Fostering self-acceptance by cultivating inner kindness and learning to treat yourself as your own best friend.

  • Joining a supportive community of like-minded individuals, all on the path to self-discovery and self-compassion.

  • Crafting your own self-kindness toolbox for difficult times


The class incorporates a variety of engaging activities, including:

  • Meditations: Guided meditation sessions provide opportunities for participants to connect with their inner selves, fostering self-awareness and self-compassion.

  • Short Talks: Insightful discussions and talks provide a deeper understanding of the topics covered, offering practical advice and inspiration.

  • Experiential Exercises

  • Group Discussion: Interactive group discussions allow participants to share their experiences, learn from one another, and build a supportive community.

  • Home Practices: Exercises are provided as home practices, encouraging participants to integrate what they've learned into their daily lives.

Get to Know Your Guides

Lisa Sparagna is passionate about sharing meditation, mindfulness and yoga practices with as many people as possible. She aims to create a safe space where people connect to their inner wisdom.

Her formal yoga and meditation journey began in 2005, and she holds 200- and 500-hour Yoga Teacher certifications along with several mindfulness and meditation certifications. Lisa has designed and offered a variety of programs, workshops, women’s circles, and retreats— including several meditation classes at Yoga Among Friends over the years.

These practices guide her life: Mindfulness keeps me present, Meditation returns me to quiet and stillness, and Yoga provides a flexible way to be in my life and our world. Sharing these tools with others provides her great joy. She hopes she can share them with you! Learn more about Lisa on her website.

Ruth Zanoni, a seasoned mindfulness teacher, brings her deep understanding and expertise in the realm of embodiment and self-kindness to her work. Her training in mindfulness has been cultivated from over 45 years of practice and formal studies. She began practicing Insight Meditation in about 2009, including Insight Dialogue in 2017. She has worked with individuals, families, educational institutions, and businesses in navigating challenging terrain, including living with, working with, and/or caring for people with acute and chronic illness, neurological differences, and/or trauma. Learn more about Ruth on her website.

Register for the FREE Intro Class

Click this A Mindful Journey to Self-Kindness link to register on Zoom

The full 6-week series will run Wednesday, October 25-Wednesday, December 6 from 6:30-7:30pm. Learn more and register for the series here.