Our Workshops
What happens when meditation meets writing?
Join us for a two-hour Zen Writing Workshop exploring creativity, awareness, and the nature of mind through guided meditation, koan contemplation, and immersive writing exercises.
Write from direct experience.
Slow down and observe clearly.
Discover where creativity begins.
March 28, 2026 | 3–5 PM
$10 OFF IF YOU REGISTER BY MARCH 22ND
USE PROMO CODE: EARLYBIRD
Includes a deck of cards and crystals. This workshop teaches you how to use oracle cards as a mirror for the present moment rather than a tool for "fortune-telling." We will focus on the art of asking high-quality questions and using imagery to bypass the analytical mind, allowing your own inner wisdom to surface with clarity.
April 11 | 3pm
A tactile practice in microcosm. Build your own desktop Zen garden to take home. This session explores the principles of Zen aesthetics—simplicity and naturalness—as a physical anchor for your home or office. All material will be provided.
May 9 | 3pm
The peak of light is the peak of clarity. We will focus on nervous system regulation and sharpening your "inner authority," learning to distinguish the voice of intuition from the noise of anxiety.
June 20 | 3pm
Frequency as a healing, meditative path. Use the resonance of sound to release stored physical tension and realign your energy. A restorative session focused on deep listening and somatic release.
July 25 | 3pm
The discipline of the single stroke. Practice the traditional art of Zen calligraphy, where the brush reveals the state of the mind. This is a workshop on absolute focus and the beauty of impermanence. All material will be provided. Go back home with your own beautiful artwork.
Reclaiming the receptive. An exploration of the intuitive, creative, and "dark" (yin) aspects of the feminine through a Zen lens. A space for movement, reflection, and empowerment.
Sept 26 | 3pm
A community gathering focused on shared presence. No formal workshop—just a time for the "Mind Light" family to break bread, practice gratitude, and enjoy the simplicity of being together.
Nov 21 | 3pm
Embracing the silence of the dark. On the shortest day of the year, we turn inward. We will use the "economy of words" found in Zen poetry to reflect on the year past and the stillness of the season. We will use meditation and prompts to create beautiful haikus.
Dec 19 | 3pm
Stop looking for love. Be with the one who's been there since the beginning: Your inner child.
This Valentine’s season, the Mind Light Way School of Zen invites you to the most important "date" of your life: a homecoming to your younger self. We often look for healing in others, but true transformation begins when we make amends with the child we once were.
The Experience: This is a 2-hour immersive "Somato-Sensory" journey designed to bypass the logical mind and speak directly to the heart. We will use:
Oxygen & Vibration: A deep-clearing breathwork session followed by a resonant Crystal Bowl sound bath to melt away "adult armor."
The Intuitive Dialogue: A unique writing practice using your non-dominant hand to allow your inner child to finally speak and be heard, while your dominant hand will represent the adult self in a sacred conversation.
The Altar Building: Using a photo of your younger self, you will learn to curate a sacred space for daily self-remembrance.
What’s Included in your $40 Investment: Your ticket isn't just for the session—it includes a Self-Love Altar Starter Kit to put together during the workshop and take home, featuring:
✨ Rose Quartz: The stone of unconditional love.
✨ Wound-Healing Crystals: Specially selected stones to support emotional recovery.
✨ Ritual Candle: To light your path and anchor your intentions.
✨ Guided Prayer: A take-home mantra to keep the connection alive.
What to Bring: Please bring a photograph of yourself as a child (any age that feels significant to you) and an open heart.
Location: Mind Light Way School of Zen 86 Joy St, Studio 5R, Somerville, MA (Follow the scent of incense and the sound of the bowls to find us!)
Reserve your spot today. Space is limited to ensure an intimate, safe environment for all.
Feb 14 | 3pm-5pm
Important notes:
All workshops are held at the Mind Light Way School of Zen, 86 Joy St, Somerville MA Studio 5R.
Standard Workshops: $40-45 | Premium Workshops (): $60–$65 | Community Events: $25*
(*) Premium Workshops: These sessions involve specialized materials (such as calligraphy supplies or garden elements) or provide an intensified, deep-dive curriculum requiring additional preparation and resources.
2026: A Year of Clarity
Reserving your spot for our workshops has never been made easier! Browse through the list of workshops below and add/reserve as many as you’d like. Have a questions? Contact us.
Membership & Path
The Inner Circle ($40/month) The simplest way to commit to your practice.
$10 Discount on all Workshops.
And so much more. View the full list of being an Inner Circle member here.
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