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Introduction: ******************** ********* Meditation Instruction ********* **** Wisdom traditions-based coaching **** ********* Mt. Tamalpais ********* mindfulness and meditation excursions I am a meditation teacher and also offer guided meditation/contemplation walks on Mt. Tamalpais. Soul medicine can be found in meditation. Feeling the strength of your intention and posture. Settling the mind on the body. Energetic integration. Freeing the body from the mind. What it does. How do the physical and emotional bodies relax when they are free from restlessness, doubt, anger, longing and stress? Soul medicine can also be found in pristine ecosystems. A mountain meadow, a desert stone garden, a little musical creek, fog blowing wildly through a valley. We sit there and are filled by the energy of the grass, stones, bushes and trees, wind, sun and water, taking part in simply belonging to something perfect. We can take part in these places. I studied Japanese Soto Zen Buddhism in residency for seven years at Green Gulch Farm and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, both part of the San Francisco Zen Center. When I left, maintaining and developing that same teaching in worldly life was my highest priority. Fortunately for my drives and spirit, I have continued, grown and personalized practice in the world in the twelve years since I left. I have a wife and a son and a home in Marin County. I have such gratitude to the place that gave me this way -- created by the people who carry an ancient light of instruction. It and they gave me the greatest gift of my life by helping me discover soul medicine. In like manner, I really love offering my small experience to others who are searching and welcome you to contact me for any questions, accountability needs, or guidance along the way. I'm also available for remote meditation/reflection meetings. Your money back if you don't find soul medicine.

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Serves Mill Valley, CA

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Irina K.

Feb 29, 2024

My mind wanders too often and too quickly and although I understand it is quite normal for beginners, there wasn't much progress before I tried meditation with Devin. Our first session immediately gave me a strong sense of inner peace and ability to focus during the day without much effort. I also found it easier to stop rumination from ruining my day. And while it's not entirely clear to me what exactly made it work, my decision of trusting the process increased the sensation of resonance and emotional relief. Though I am still tempted to understand and master these technics I am quite happy with not overthinking it too much at this point. It feels like I am on the right direction and I am simply enjoining it.

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Devin Patel

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$55/45min for remote/in-person instruction. $45/hr for mountain walking/sitting. I don't want cost to be an obstacle to working together so please reach out if you can't afford these rates and we can discuss our options.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Free 45 minute introductory meeting. If we are a good fit then we can craft our own personalized working schedule which would include the establishment and maintenance of a daily meditation practice, regular meetings to sit together, discuss practice, and it's integration into our lives; and, if you are available, regular walks on Mt. Tamalpais for a deeper contemplative experience.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Seven years residency at Green Gulch Farm Zen Temple and Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery. Traditional Japanese monastic lifestyle focusing on sitting, work practice and formal teacher-student relationships.