Introspective Practice: Unifying Mindfulness, Psychedelics, Science, and Spirituality

When
Sundays, September 7th- October 26th
4:00-5:30pm

Experience
No experience required

Where
In Person at Open Door

Instructor
Nick Doolittle

Price
$220 (scholarships available upon request)

“Eventually you will see that the real cause of the problem is not life itself. It's the commotion the mind makes about life that really causes the problems.” -Michael Singer 

Interested in developing or deepening a relationship with your own mind? Ready to work with old conditioning that no longer serves you? Come join us for an 8-session interactive series on developing and deepening your introspective practice. Explore several models of mindfulness, and learn about how these practices relate to psychedelic therapies, science, and other modern forms of introspective work. This class will primarily focus on establishing, strengthening, and sustaining a daily mindfulness practice. 

The range of topics covered include: 

● The dynamic practice of radical acceptance, practiced particularly through the mindfulness approach of RAIN. 

● The symbiotic relationship between mindfulness and psychedelics, including recent science examining impacts on the brain. 

● Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and why some forms of mindfulness can be harmful to those with PTSD. 

● The scientifically-named “hard problem of consciousness”, and why it matters on a practical level. 

This class is open to those of all experience levels, though will assume all students have at least a basic familiarity with mindfulness. A typical class will involve a guided meditation, a talk on the topic of the day, and facilitated discussion. Students will be encouraged to bring questions or challenges to the class environment to talk through and work with.

Nick Doolittle has been teaching mindfulness since 2006, leading retreats, workshops, and classes that make ancient practices feel fresh and accessible in everyday life. With training in Kwan Um Zen, Shambhala, and Insight Meditation traditions, he’s especially curious about how mindfulness can support modern needs like healing trauma, easing stress, and fostering resilience. By day, he works as a therapist with a private practice in Norwich, Vermont.

For more infomation, email nick at ndoolittle@gmail.com