Working with Chronic Pain Michael Shiffman  Juliet Soopikian July 21, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM During this workshop we will review meditative practices that teach us the process of changing our habitual relationship with pain. We will review the skills of working with our breath and body to reexamine these relations. We will review and experience the nature of Continued . . . Meditation Classes and Special Events  (3) LA Dharma in-depth classes to help develop concentration, insight and compassion. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for Farsi Speakers June 3 - July 29, 2012 -- 4:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation June 5 - July 17, 2012 -- 7:30:00 PM - 9:30:00 PM Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation June 8 - July 20, 2012 -- 10:30:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM Workshops and Retreats (1) 7/21 10:00 AM  Working with Chronic Pain Michael Shiffman  Juliet Soopikian  Meditation at the Insight Center  (4) LA Dharma offers a list of selected meditation groups hosted by other teachers.  Click here for a List of these Groups. 10:00 AM Sutta Sunday with Sunim 8:00 AM Tuesday Morning Meditation 8:00 AM Thursday Morning Meditation 7:30 PM Thursday Night Meditation Individual sessions are available. Call Juliet or Michael at 310-479-7996 and choose option "8" or email ladharma@ladharma.org to inquire about an appointment. Articles  (8) 1. Meditation and Its Regulatory Role on Sleep 2. Mindfulness Meditation versus Relaxation Training 3. Attending to the present 4. How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? 5. Evidence Supports Meditation Strengthens the Brain 6. Dynamic change of awareness . . . 7. Meditation and the Startle Response: A Case Study. 8. I think, therefore I am (unhappy)