Conscious Aging: Applying Open-Minded Mindfulness

George Pitagorsky

Saturday, November 06, 2010 -

$50

10am–5pm

Everyone is aging. Do you want the process to be graceful and joyful, regardless of the physical and other problems that may come along? If so, then learn to apply open-minded mindfulness to the way you live.

When we are young we can’t wait for the next year. By the time we get into our 30’s and beyond, we are trying to ignore it if not hold it back.

Our attitude about aging drives the way we age, and our thoughts and perspective drive our attitude. To age gracefully and joyfully we need to change our way of thinking and our behavior.

This one-day event provides a fresh perspective on the achievement of Nirvana, or freedom from suffering, that is founded on equanimity and the acceptance of the realities of impermanence, the illusory nature of self, and un-satisfactoriness or ‘un-ease’ of life in a human body.

In this workshop we will explore the way that the core teachings of Buddhism help us to age with courage, joy, and ease and to do what we can to help others age as well. We will practice Insight and clear light meditation techniques and simple but powerful breath and body awareness techniques that enhance our mindfulness, physical well being, and wisdom and cultivate a perspective that leads to freedom from the fear and unnecessary suffering that come as we age.

George Pitagorsky has practiced yoga and vipassana meditation since the early 1970’s.  He has taught meditation and Buddhist thought at NYIMC and in public and private settings in the corporate world. He is a multi-disciplinary management consultant who helps individuals, teams and organizations achieve optimal performance.  His background includes study and practice in Theravada Buddhism, non-dual wisdom traditions (Dzogchen and Advaita), hatha yoga and Tai Chi Chuan.  He is a recognized expert in learning and development and organizational dynamics.  He is author of The Zen of Project Management, editor of the Breakthrough Newsletter, co-developer/leader of the Conscious Living Conscious Working five month program, and developer of the Conscious Aging course.  He has written many published articles, papers, presentations and courses and is a frequent speaker at events, worldwide, where he introduces mindfulness practice, systems thinking and open-mindedness to business professionals.  George seeks to help people to integrate meditation and Buddhist thinking into their daily lives.  He is a senior teacher at NYIMC and serves on the Board of Directors.

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