The Equanimous Life: Practical Skills for Clarity, Steadiness, and more (HyFlex: In-person)
Fall (11 hours to 14.5) | Registration opens 8/13/2026 12:00 AM EDT
THIS IS THE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPTION FOR THIS HYFLEX COURSE!
Equanimity is often described as calm in the midst of change or difficulty, but it can be far more than a momentary state. It can be cultivated as a reliable inner capacity that supports clarity, emotional balance, and greater continuity of awareness. Rooted in the classical foundations of mindful awareness, this course introduces core skills for sharpening attention, deepening emotional resilience, and stabilizing awareness in real time. We will use guided exercises, brief discussions, and simple at-home practices to recognize the first signs of reactivity, shift out of automatic patterns, and meet challenges with greater clarity and composure. No background in meditation is required. The course will combine lecture, guided exercises, and class discussions.
Stephen O'Dwyer
Stephen is a longtime meditation practitioner and Neuromuscular Therapist with over thirty years of experience teaching mind–body skills. His work focuses on attention, emotional resilience, and the practical foundations of equanimity in daily life and leadership. At Osher, he previously taught “Mindfulness Meditation: Establishing or Deepening a Daily Practice.” He is a graduate of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.