Janetti Marotta's Blog
July 25, 2019
Mindfulness Meditation Course: A Liberating Practice for Body and Mind
A six-week course taught by Shaila Catherine, Janetti Marotta, and Aishin Leonard
Thursdays, October 17 – December 5, 2019
7:15 pm to 9:00 pm
$45-$360 (sliding scale)
Living with mindful awareness grounds us in the present moment. In this course, you’ll learn principles of mindfulness and discover how to remain mindful with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences, leading to increased mental clarity, calm and ease. This six-week course will focus on understanding and practicing mindfulness me...
July 2, 2019
The Practice: Creating a Home Meditation Space
Recharging your body and mind, improving your focus, and boosting clarity are all great reasons to meditate — but what if you could improve on what you’re already doing?
What if you could create the perfect meditation space in your home?Carving out a private enclave for meditation doesn’t have to be tough, whether you’re living in a studio-sized condo or a spacious estate with a dozen spare rooms you’ve never used. With a few simple tips, you can transform any space into a...
May 13, 2019
Creating Mindfulness Experiences for Adolescents
By Argos Gonzalez
As a high school teacher in the Bronx for 14 years I got to meet and deeply know a lot of teens. Having those relationships taught me a lot about what makes adolescents tick. I saw that the way adults view teens impacts the way teens see themselves, and ultimately the lives they think they are capable of leading. I also witnessed how school settings can be fertile ground for greater understanding and connection, or misunderstanding and miscommunication between teachers and y...
April 8, 2019
Quieting the Mind, Calming the Body: Approaching Fertility Challenges with Mindfulness and Emotional Balancing
Being confronted by infertility often means dealing with overwhelming stress. Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is not just important, it’s essential. Learning to stay present and maintain equanimity can be a gift with this journey. Mindfulness and finding emotional balance through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles can help you navigate the complex network of emotional and physical trials.
Hosted by:
Katy Barry, L.Ac. of Lokahi Acupuncture
Janetti Marotta, Ph.D., psychologis...
January 28, 2019
Pain and Freedom: Finding peace in the midst of pain—A 6-Week Course
Led by: Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Janetti Marotta
Presented by: Insight Meditation South Bay
Date: February 28 – April 11, 2019 from 7:15 to 9:00 PM
Location: Westhope Presbyterian Church, 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga CA 95070
Course Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $45
Registration: Required
For more details and to register, visit the Insight Meditation South Bay website.
Life is uncertain and our bodies are vulnerable to illness and pain. In this 6-week class, we w...
January 29, 2018
Mindful Self-Esteem: Cultivating Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion—A 6-Week Course
A 6-week course based on the book 50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem: Everyday Practices for Cultivating Self-Acceptance & Self-Compassion.
Led by: Janetti Marotta Ph.D.
Presented by: Insight Meditation South Bay
Date: Starts Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 7:15 to 9:00 PM
Location: Westhope Presbyterian Church, 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga CA 95070
Course Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90
Registration: Required
For more details and to register, visit the Insight Meditation South...
January 22, 2018
A Life Affirming Path
An author event with Janetti Marotta, celebrating the publication of her new book A Fertile Path: Guiding the Journey with Mindfulness and Compassion
Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 7:30-9:00 PM
Presented by: Insight Meditation South Bay
Location: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040.
Fee: By dana or donation only
Registration: Not required
For more information, visit the Insight Meditation South Bay website.
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January 15, 2018
Fertility Support and Mindfulness 8-Week Program
Designed for: Women attempting to conceive and/or participating in fertility treatment. Partners are invited to participate in the 3rd Party Panel session and All Day session. Open to patients of all fertility programs.
Led by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D.
Sponsored by: Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fertility Physicians
Date/Time: Free Orientation Wednesday, January 17, 2018 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Meets for 8 consecutive Wednesdays. Starts Wednesday, January 24, 2018 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto Center...
September 4, 2017
To Be Between
Twilight Hours
I sit behind the closed door
Of my screened in porch.
I look through tinted windows
With one eye.
I only see but inside out
And far between.
The corners of the empty
Twilight hours.
The whippoorwills sing songs
Of darkened skies.
The nuts fall on my roof
In hollowed tunes.
And in the distance I hear
The lonesome lullaby
From coyotes hidden near
Nowhere soon.
And please tell me
Where is it all
That fills the space
Between the twilight stars?
Where whippoorwills
Meet daffodils.
A...
August 14, 2017
To Be Lost
Mama
A child wept.
Her eyes wet
With fallen rain of sorrow.
Fill my heart
With your warmth,
Not my eyes
With empty tears,
She echoed.
As she buried her head
In the naked cave
Carved by her arms.
So cold she was
In the night circle.
Why can’t you be here
With me now, mama?
When I need you
Now, mama?
When the meadow grass grows tall
And waves in the wind,
As I motion to call you over
To dance with me,
And feel the sun touch our spirits together.
Mama, I want you!
Don’t say you’ll get rid of me....
