*Meditation

The Queer Meditation Group provides LGBTQIA+ individuals with a safe space to engage in an exploratory approach to meditation through gentle body tuning, breath awareness, and conscious sitting practice.

Led by four experienced teachers in rotation, each facilitator brings their unique experiences in Mindfulness, Zen, Vipassana, and other forms of meditation. Previous meditation experience is not necessary.

General Information
Language: We’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group.
Facilitators: The queer meditation group is led by a rotating group of four moderators.
Cost: This event is one of the free events per month for Members.
Become a member: As a Member, you not only support our project, but you also get access to free events per month. More info here. More information here.

Leon Taubert, graduate psychologist, training in integrative, body-oriented psychotherapy, sexual counseling (DGfS), Hatha Yoga (Vinyasa style). Various meditation retreats in Southeast Asia and Germany, mainly in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.

Tony Just is from the US and has lived in Berlin for 13 years. He is an artist who practices meditation, Reiki, and tree hugging.

Alan Lessik is a novelist, queer activist and Zen practitioner. He taught meditation at Queer Dharma at the San Francisco Zen Center and was a guest teacher at the SF LGBTQ Sangha.

Kevin Martinez is certified as a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He helps people to create an authentic life on their terms and navigate changes and challenges. His areas of expertise include: NLP, mental health, leadership, personal growth, mindset, identity, confidence, meditation, mindfulness, self-awareness, purpose, community, recovery from addiction, loneliness, and shame.