The Art of Creating Space Within
A 6-week course to calm your mind
Learning to meet yourself with patience, self-kindness, and calm
The Art of Creating Space Within FEATURES
One-On-One 30-Minute Coaching Session
A one-on-one introductory session—a warm, personal opportunity for us to connect before the group begins, answer your questions, and gain a clear understanding of where you are and what you hope to gain from the course.
Weekly One-Hour Group Lessons With Instructor
Comprehensive lessons featuring stories, guided meditations, mindful attention and movement integration practices, plus handouts and takeaways so you gain the tools and confidence to create your own calming, sustainable practice.
Daily Recorded Practice Meditations
Each week includes a themed guided meditation during class, followed by an email with a short recorded meditation practice to support and deepen your ongoing journey.
Daily Grounding Exercises
During each class, you’ll take part in grounding activities, and afterward you’ll receive a weekly email with key takeaways, simple exercises, and practical tips to help you build lasting routines.
Meditation Community Groups
A private group created just for your class - similar to Facebook but by invitation only. Ask questions, share experiences, or simply let out what’s on your mind, knowing you’re supported by a safe, compassionate community.
Add-On Sessions
Interested in one-on-one sessions?
Curious about joining a meditation group?
Let’s talk.
The Art of Creating Space Within Curriculum
Beginning Where You Are
Understanding what meditation is (and isn’t), setting a personal intention, posture that's supportive, and learning how to work with the natural rhythm of your breath.
Listening to Your Body
Exploring how awareness of the body helps create a sense of steadiness and ease.
Making Space for Thoughts
Exploring how to witness thoughts without getting hooked by them, creating a mental gap that adllows for a calmer response.
Acceptance & Staying Within
Moving from resisting uncomfortable emotions to accepting them as they are. Focusing on how to stay present within your own experience.
A Calm Environment & Connections
Focusing on extending calm to your physical surroundings and relationships using active listening and intentional silence to create space for others.
Sustaining the Practice for Lifelong Peace
Creating a roadmap for making space a permanent habit so you develop daily implementations to ensure your practice continues.
From The Hearts Of My Clients
TESTIMONIALS
Connie
"Jill’s meditations have made a real difference in my life. Relaxing and centering myself while her soothing voice guides me through an inner journey makes my entire day go more smoothly. This may sound rather ordinary, but it makes an extraordinary difference in my day when I participate. I find I can embrace life, both good and bad, with understanding and compassion for myself and others. As a spiritual director and an end-of-life doula, I would not hesitate to recommend Jill to any of my clients."
Mary
"Nothing short of inspiring. From the moment we started chatting, I could hear the fervor in Jill’s voice and the genuine passion she held for wanting to help me. Jill radiates such enthusiasm, and I felt compelled to share my experience. We connected immediately. Jill understood the unique challenge I was facing. Her empathetic approach has helped me and continues to help."
Tamara
"Jill is absolutely incredible at honing in on what’s bothering me and applying meditation to get it resolved. Her voice is so calming and healing - whether it’s a health issue, a relationship problem, a work stressor, or something else. Jill helps me work through it by applying meditation and helping me on my journey. She’s truly so good. I highly recommend her."
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Disclaimer
I understand that by using this website, I will be receiving coaching services from Meditation To Live Well LLC, which are not intended to substitute for professional mental health care or medical care, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health or medical conditions. I also understand that Meditation To Live Well LLC is not acting as a mental health counselor or a medical professional.
The Differences Between Meditation In Person And With An App
The Differences Between Meditation In Person And With An App
Over my many years of practicing and teaching meditation, I’ve noticed a dramatic difference between following an app and practicing with others in person. If you’ve been relying on an app, let me share something important: there really is no comparison.
You Can't Get Personalization From a Recording
An app delivers the same script to everyone. When we meet together, I can learn what you specifically want to focus on—whether it’s reducing anxiety, improving sleep, or finding clarity during life changes. Together, we shape your practice in a way that actually fits your goals.
Hearing What Isn’t Said - Between The Lines, So To Speak
Hand gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, tone of voice—these nonverbal cues communicate more than words alone. When I can see and hear you, I understand where you’re struggling or what has meaning for you, and I can adjust in real time. That kind of insight simply isn’t possible with an app.
Stepping Out of Daily Life
When you practice in person, you step out of your everyday environment—away from chores, to-do lists, ringing phones, or household distractions—and into a calm, safe space. This shift matters. It gives you room to relax, share openly, and experience meditation without being pulled back into anything that would normally distract you.
The Power of Human Connection
Person to person meditation, whether it be face to face or online, gives you space to connect—not just with me, but with others who are also on their particular journey. The conversations before and after, the shared energy in the room, the sense of belonging, deepens our practice in ways an app cannot replicate.
Community and Belonging
Meditation in person or online isn’t only about the practice itself; it's about community. Sitting with others creates a shared presence, a sense of “we’re in this together.” We are all vulnerable - and that's okay - it's okay. That feeling of belonging is grounding and healing all on its own.
Apps have their place. They’re accessible, convenient, and there are a lot of them; but, they can’t provide personalization, nonverbal communication, safe space, or the richness of human connection.
If you’ve been using an app and feel like something is missing, I invite you to experience meditation with me. It may surprise you how much deeper, calmer, and more supported you feel when you’re guided in real time, in a space designed for connection and peace.
You can try one of my groups or one of my live meditations. See if you can see, feel, and hear the difference.
You can also sign up for a one-on-one session with me as well.
