• Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute

    For 8 Tuesdays, From March 2 to April 20, 2021, I’ll be offering a weekly meditation course for the Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute. The course, “Meditation Practices—Heart, Brain, Body Connections— Continued”, will be held online via Zoom.

    We’ll cover fundamentals of meditation with a special emphasis on somatic meditation. The course will also include brief readings from published experts to stimulate discussion. Most importantly this class will be experiential as we explore practices appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

    Download a brochure and see page 52 for course info — CRN#: 34626 — and page 106 for registration information. Don’t hesitate to call the Customer Service number. Or consider using the mail-in option.

  • Current Schedule

    Ongoing

    Phil’s schedule is changing frequently due to the shift of most offerings online. As of February May 11, 2023, the following is accurate, but check back again.

    Offering Day & Time Details
    Morning Meditation via Zoom Monday-Saturday, 6:30-7:15am Contact me to express your interest: philipbenderyoga@gmail.com
    Tuesday Yoga & Functional Movement Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am Live online: email me (philipbenderyoga@gmail.com) for Zoom info. $10 fee requested or register for a membership at Willow Street Yoga or Circle Yoga.
    Meditation with Phil Wednesdays, 12:00-12:30pm Live online: Register Here

    Zoom info will be sent to you upon registration.

    Thursday Yoga & Functional Movement Thursdays, 7:30-8:30am Live online: email me (philipbenderyoga@gmail.com) for Zoom info. $10 fee requested.
    Yoga Level 1/2 Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am In-person: This class is available through Circle Yoga.
    Friday Yoga with Phil Fridays, 9:30-10:30am Live online: email me (philipbenderyoga@gmail.com) for Zoom info. $10 fee requested or register for a membership at Willow Street Yoga

    Upcoming

    The schedule below is current as of May 11, 2023

     

    Offering Day & Time Details
    Yoga Teacher Training at Circle Yoga Fall 2023 More info here at Circle Yoga
    AYTT module November or December Live online: Blue Lotus, Raleigh, NC
    Wisdom & The Body Fall 2023 Live online through Montgomery College, Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) at the Lifelong Learning Institute

    More info to come.

  • Willow Street Yoga

    Willow Street Yoga is a family-owned studio, established 25 years ago in Takoma Park, MD.

  • National Museum of Asian Art

    Since 2015, I have offered weekly meditations at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art  in the Meyer Auditorium and other galleries throughout the museum.

    Since March 2020, these meditations have moved online. Join me foccasional Fridays for the Friday Art meditations. Free. Registration required.

    As of September 2022, my Wednesday Meditations 12pm ET moved from the museum to my own Zoom account. You can register by clicking the link below:

    Register Here for Wednesday 12pm ET meditations