Under 40 Practice Group (In-Person & Online)

Under 40 is an ongoing meditation practice group for people in their 20s and 30s, hosted by Seattle Insight in Seattle, Washington. It follows the Insight Meditation, or mindfulness, tradition, and it meets in person and online on the second Wednesday of the month in the evening, led by Community Guiding Teacher Keri Pederson.

What to Expect

The evening runs from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. It begins with a 30-minute sitting meditation, followed by a short reflection and a discussion, so there is room to talk about practice with others who are at a similar stage of life.

The group follows a yearly theme, and this year's is Transcendental Dependent Arising. Keri Pederson leads the second Wednesday sessions, which are offered both in person and online. The fourth Wednesdays are led by rotating facilitators and meet online only.

About Keri Pederson

Keri Pederson is a Community Guiding Teacher with Seattle Insight and leads the second Wednesday gatherings of the Under 40 group, both at the venue and over Zoom.

The Setting

In-person sessions take place at Seattle Insight, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Those joining online use a Zoom link. To help keep the group a safe space, the link is shared on request: write to the group's contact address with the subject line "Request for Under 40 Zoom link."

Before You Go

An introduction to Insight Meditation or mindfulness meditation is helpful but not required, so newcomers are welcome. Registration is not needed for this event.

The group runs on dana, a term for generosity, or freely offered giving. A modest donation is suggested, along with dana for the teacher. Please offer the suggested amount or another heartfelt one. All are welcome regardless of the ability to pay. Dana for both Seattle Insight and the teachers can be given online or in person.