Meditate with Susan

Stainman’s artistic practice is grounded in Buddhist meditation and embodied practices. Her ideas are born from her mindfulness practice, her attuned awareness to the world around her: colors, textures, sounds, bodily sensations, and emotions. She is particularly interested in bringing awareness to our relational experiences, apparent in her interactive sculptures. Stainman has had a meditation practice for over a decade. She is currently a student of Tibetan Buddhism, sitting with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Additionally, she has taken classes and retreats on Alexander Technique, Social Presencing Theater, Five Rhythms, and Deep Listening. All these techniques encourage her artistic practice and vision to come from a place of living through our senses first rather than our intellect.

Stainman offers a unique perspective on meditation practice and stress reduction for individuals and organizations. She offers classes and series as well as tailored packages.

She is a graduate of The Interdependence Project’s Yearlong Immersion and Instructor Training Program, ICKPK 101, as well as Brown University and the Slade School of Fine Art. She currently teaches mindfulness meditation across New York City in the corporate sector and to individuals. Please enquire for more information and past client list.

  • Mentorship

    Mentorship is the opportunity to work one-on-one with Susan to identify your individual needs and goals and formulate a plan to get you there. With meetings that take place both in person, and via Skype, Susan will offer specific meditation instruction, manual (hands on) stress relief therapies, and assignments in every day life to help you move forward in your life. From novice to experienced practitioner, the mentor relationship can help the practitioner expand their meditation practice on and off the cushion.

  • Contemplative Arts Practices

    Whether you are a seasoned artist or just interested in exploring your creative side, these one-on-one sessions will help you come to your “senses” and explore your every day life from a new perspective. Mindful sensory exploration and visual arts exercises will help you loosen up and enjoy your creativity.

  • Mindfulness at Work

    As part of a wellness program, mindfulness can help concentration, clarity, and better connections between colleagues. Susan will tailor a package, with in-person sessions or online, that is right for your individual workplace’s needs. Whether you are already thriving as a team and want to continue to improve connections, or you need help overcoming hurdles, mindfulness at work can be very beneficial.