CLASS PRICING
Drop-in class $20
5 class pass $75
10 class pass $140
20 class pass $260
Class Passes are non transferable and expire 1 year from the date of purchase.
Norman Bird Sanctuary Members can enjoy a one time 10% discount on any of our class passes. Discount does not apply to gift certificates or promotional specials.
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Our Refund Policy
With the exception of extenuating medical or family circumstances, refunds are limited to studio credit. A $10 processing fee is retained for all refunds.
A word about our donation only Meditation class...
Dana
"If beings knew, as I know, the results of giving and sharing, they would not eat without having given, nor would the stain of selfishness overcome their minds. Even if it were their last bite, their last mouthful, they would not eat without having shared, if there were someone to receive their gift." -Itivuttaka 26
The word Dana refers to an unconditional or unattached giving — generosity. It is dependent not on the amount given but rather on the attitude with which it is given. In this type of giving there is a letting go. So, at its most basic level, dana is the act of giving purely out of compassion or good will, or the desire for someone else's well-being. Through dana, we cultivate a generous spirit. And the result of a generous spirit is that the more we give, the wealthier (in the broadest sense of the word) we become.
Historically this concept was advocated by the Buddha. Buddhist monks always established themselves near a town and freely taught the dharma to the people of that town. The people then "repaid" the monks with food and other items they might need. In this sharing we find the interconnectedness of life. This tradition continues not only in Asia, but also in the US and Europe where dharma teachers still depend on their students' generosity.